Overview
Timothy Alton, MD, is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his first fellowship in fracture surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA then completed a second fellowship in adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement surgery. He trained directly under Dr. William Barrett at Valley Medical Center, mastering the direct anterior approach for total hip replacement and learned Dr. Barrett’s technique for primary knee replacements. He then traveled the country learning advanced arthroplasty and revision techniques from master surgeons at the Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, FL and at the world-renown Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Alton specializes in the management of acute fractures, malunions and nonunions of the upper and lower extremity in addition to both primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He has published in national and international journals, has written multiple book chapters and presented his research at local, national and international meetings. Dr. Alton has a particular interest in direct anterior total hip replacement surgery and moving joint replacement surgery from the inpatient to outpatient setting. Outside of medicine, Dr. Alton enjoys spending time with his wife and small children. He enjoys football, running, weight lifting and playing with his kids.
Dr. Alton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
27005 168th Pl Suite #201, Covington, WA 98042
4011 Talbot Road S., Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055
1620 Lake Tapps Pkwy E #115th, Auburn, WA 98092
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Alton has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Keith Cummings, DO, is a non-surgical physician working in orthopedics and sports medicine. He sees patients 14 years of age and older. Dr. Cummings treats a variety of orthopedic problems when they don’t require surgical intervention, including sports-related injuries and conditions of the peripheral joints, tendons, bursae and nerves. He offers diagnostic ultrasound, orthobiologic injections including platelet-rich (PRP) injections, as well as steroid injections.Dr. Cummings does his best to listen and clearly communicate the treatment options available so he can partner with each patient to make the decisions that best address their unique circumstances and goals. He strives to ensure patients feel comfortable and informed, both when discussing their care plan and during clinic procedures.Dr. Cummings has been named a Seattle Met Top Doctor multiple times. He has extensive experience providing sideline medical coverage for all levels of athletics ranging from high school, the NCAA, the NBA and Olympic-level winter sports. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.Away from work, Dr. Cummings enjoys playing electric guitar, hiking, watching movies, and reading, along with enjoying new foods and exploring new places with his wife.Conditions and procedures:Knee and hip problemsMusculoskeletal ultrasoundOrthobiologicsOsteoarthritisPlatelet-rich (PRP) injectionsRotator cuff injuriesSports-related injuriesSteroid injectionsTendinitis/tendinopathy. 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 Surgeons
David K. Kuechle, MD, is a dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine/arthroscopy, specializing in: complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee; arthroscopic/minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle; sports medicine disorders of the shoulder, elbow and knee; and total joint replacement of the knee. He believes that clear communication and patient participation are essential elements to providing outstanding orthopedic care.Dr. Kuechle is a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopedics. He has also served as an instructor for masters courses in arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He has a masters degree in Biomechanics from the Mayo Clinic.He is a native of Portland, Oregon. He enjoys traveling, playing guitar, cooking and spending time with his family. He has been a member of four national champion men's senior baseball league teams and was recently elected to the PSSBL Hall of Fame. Dr. Kuechle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.
Gregory A. Komenda, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose primary focus is on sports medicine and injuries of the shoulder and knee. He enjoys working with patients requiring complex shoulder reconstruction and knee ligament reconstruction as well as joint replacement surgery.He believes every patient is unique and important. He strives to customize care to each individual patient in order to maximize their functionality and enable them to return to activities and sports.Dr. Komenda grew up in Washington State. He received a Bachelor of Science from the UW and attended St. Louis University for his medical degree. After doing his residency in Maryland, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at the highly regarded Southern California Orthopedic Institute.Dr. Komenda and his wife have two boys who keep them busy with their sports teams and activities. He enjoys flying, photography, and coaching lacrosse. Dr. Komenda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Baker Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Knee ReplacementDr. Alton isDistinguished. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Alton isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Alton isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Alton isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Alton isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Alton isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Fractured SpineDr. Alton isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Alton isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Alton isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.