Overview
Gary Chimes is a Physiatrist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Chimes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. Dr. Chimes is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Keith Cummings, DO, is a non-operative sports medicine physician who treats acute and overuse musculoskeletal injuries. He emphasizes optimal biomechanics and exercise-based treatments for musculoskeletal problems, minimal medication use, and ultrasound or flouroscopic guided procedures when necessary to help people stay healthy and active. He has advanced training in musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnosis and performing procedures, orthobiologic injections such as platelet rich plasma, fluoroscopic spine and joint procedures, and tenex procedures.Dr. Cummings received his BS in biology from Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington and then his doctorate from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Northwest Campus). He completed his medical training at the University of Utah where he subspecialized in sports medicine after finishing residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) and serving as chief resident. Because of Utah’s location, Dr. Cummings was able to regularly care for athletes participating in many unique sports such as alpine skiing, climbing, and trail running as well as traditional team sports such as football, basketball, soccer, and cross country.He has provided sideline coverage for all levels of competition including division one college football, the NBA, professional cycling, club hockey and rugby, Olympic level bobsled and skeleton sled, amateur and master’s judo, and a variety of high school sports. This enables him to partner with active patients of all skill levels to help them return to the activities they love.Dr. Cummings served as team captain of his track team in high school, participating in several state qualifying relay teams. When he is not working, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and running in the beautiful mountains of the Pacific Northwest as well as watching sports and playing guitar.Dr. Cummings was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. He is happy to be back in the area closer to family and friends where he can enjoy all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Dr. Cummings is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis.
Proliance Rainier Orthopedic Institute
Megan L. Charboneau, MD, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) with a subspecialty certification in sports medicine. She has special interest in injuries unique to the female athlete, diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound, and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries of the shoulder, elbow, pelvis, hip, knee, and ankle including chronic tendon disorders. Her goal is to involve patients in their treatment plan, provide individualized care and return them back to their desired level of activity. Dr. Charboneau is one of few physicians in the area to offer TENEX – a breakthrough technology for the treatment of chronic tendon pain.Dr. Charboneau grew up in Missouri where she completed medical school and her PM&R residency. She moved to Milwaukee, WI, to complete her sports medicine fellowship and joined the orthopedic department at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Most recently, Dr. Charboneau relocated to the Pacific Northwest to be near family and enjoys exploring the area with her husband, daughter and son. Dr. Charboneau is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.
Andrew Chrisman is a Physiatrist in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Chrisman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Spinal Stenosis, Bursitis, and Herniated Disk.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Chimes isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Chimes isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Chimes isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- BursitisDr. Chimes isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Chimes isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Chimes isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- ConcussionDr. Chimes isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.


