Dr. Downer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip preservation surgery. Dr. Downer enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems, such as hip dysplasia or hip impingement.One of only a few surgeons in the Pacific Northwest who performs hip arthroscopies for these issues, Dr. Downer has quickly become one of Seattle’s leading hip specialists.In addition to joint preservation, Dr. Downer treats patients with more advanced complications. He performs over 350 hip replacements per year, primarily through the tissue sparing surgery anterior approach.Dr. Downer completed his medical degree and residency at Memorial University Medical School in Canada. He went on to completed his orthopedics residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and fellowship in hip surgery with Dr. Reinhold Ganz in Bern, Switzerland. Continuing education is important to Dr. Downer – in his spare time, he seeks out and visits other surgeons doing similar work all over the world.Outside of medicine, Dr. Downer enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He also likes to kite surf, wind surf and back country ski. Dr. Downer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Christopher Boone, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex fracture care as well as disorders of the hip and pelvis. Dr. Boone has strong ties to the Northwest. After playing two years of collegiate basketball, he finished his undergraduate degree in Biology at Western Washington University in Bellingham. He attended medical school at the University of Washington in Seattle and then completed his orthopedic residency at Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. After residency, Dr. Boone went on to complete subspecialty training in Traumatology and Hip and Pelvic Reconstruction at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Boone has notable experience in the care of all types of fractures as well as treatment of complex hip disorders such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and labral tears. He has extensive training in complex hip surgery including peri-acetabular osteotomies, hip arthroscopy and labral repair, surgical hip dislocations, and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery. He is also experienced in treating difficult nonunions and malunions as well as osteomyelitis or post-operative infections. Dr. Boone has also been a productive research scientist, presenting his work at national meetings and publishing articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Boone’s outside interests include skiing and the occasional basketball pickup game. He and his wife Carmen Betz-Boone, also a native Washingtonian and longtime member of the Washington wine community, live in Redmond and spend much of their free time playing with their two boys. Special interests: Fractures of the upper extremity and lower extremity as well as fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, non-unions, mal-unions, and bone infections, as well as disorders of the hip including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), dysplasia, labral pathology, and treatment of hip arthritis with the minimally invasive anterior approach. Dr. Boone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Coccydynia, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Nicholas Rajacich is an Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Rajacich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Maffucci Syndrome, Ollier Disease, and Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type. Dr. Rajacich is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Whitesell is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Whitesell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis, Clubfoot, and Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD). Dr. Whitesell is currently accepting new patients.

Kristina Welton is an Orthopedics provider in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Welton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Welton is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Yang is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Collins Pope Syndrome, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

Bryant Marchant is an Orthopedics provider in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Marchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marchant is currently accepting new patients.

William Bronson is an Orthopedics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Bronson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Claw Foot, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, and Caudal Regression Syndrome. Dr. Bronson is currently accepting new patients.

Andre Shaffer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgical, procedural, and non-surgical management of spine, pelvis, and traumatic orthopedic conditions, including degenerative and deformity conditions of the spine and pelvis. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Shaffer emphasizes the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques in his spine and trauma practice.Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Shaffer was a lifeguard and Seattle Fire Fighter prior to switching to a career in medicine. He completed medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. After completion of an Orthopedic surgery residency at Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Shaffer completed an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship with the Harvard Orthopedic Trauma Initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He then returned to Seattle to complete a Surgical Preservation of the Hip and Pelvis fellowship with the Hansjorg Wyss Hip and Pelvis Center with Dr. Keith Mayo. Finally, he completed a combined Orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine fellowship at the CORE Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shaffer is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and belongs to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), AO Trauma and AO Spine societies, North American Spine Society (NASS), Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA), as well as the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS).Dr. Shaffer is excited to be back in Seattle and treat the community that he has known and loved. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Scoliosis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Sean Amann, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a clinical focus on joint replacement for the hip and knee. He offers both partial and total joint replacement and has clinical expertise in revision joint replacement as well as treatment of painful or failed total joint replacements.Dr. Amann completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado and his medical school at the Chicago Medical School. His residency training in Orthopedic Surgery was completed at the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. He then completed advanced subspecialty fellowship training in Complex Adult Joint Reconstruction at Colorado Joint Replacement.Before coming to Edmonds Orthopedic Center, Dr. Amann was in practice with Group Health/Kaiser for six years. Dr. Amann looks forward to working collaboratively with patients and expanding the opportunities for specialized treatment of hip and knee arthritis in our local community. Dr. Amann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Jonah Hulst, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. His clinical focus includes: primary joint replacement of the hip and knee, revision joint replacement of the hip and knee, partial replacement of the knee, anterior hip replacement, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and rapid recovery protocols.  In addition to his special interest in joint replacement, Dr. Hulst performs some fracture care and general orthopedics.Dr. Hulst attended medical school and took his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego. He completed a joint reconstruction fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he trained with internationally recognized leaders in joint replacement.Dr. Hulst believes it's important to consider each patient's unique goals and expectations. He wants his patients to play a key role in the decision-making process, educating them on both surgical and non-surgical treatment options in order for them to make informed healthcare choices.Dr. Hulst enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and two children. His interests include snowboarding, skiing, water-skiing, and camping. Dr. Hulst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Hip Resurfacing.

Eric Puttler, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who performs anterior approach total hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy to include ACL reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy to include rotator cuff repair, and provides fracture care to include distal radius fractures, collarbone fractures, and proximal humerus fractures. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery he had several duty assignment in the US Army, including a year in Iraq in command of a Forward Surgical Team. Dr. Puttler has three beautiful daughters who keep him and his wife busy. He enjoys snow skiing, waterskiing, and all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Dr. Puttler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Ryan J. Nathe, MD, is a fellowship-trained joint replacement orthopedic surgeon. His practice focuses on arthritis of the hip and knee. In addition to initial joint replacements, Dr. Nathe's training includes complex revision of failed joint replacements.During his orthopedic surgery residency at UC Davis, Dr. Nathe was elected Administrative Chief Resident by his peers. He was sent by his residency program director and attendings to the Emerging Leaders Conference sponsored by the American Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Nathe has published on diverse topics in orthopedics including ankle injury repair techniques, Talus OCD lesions, multi-modal analgesia, and hand injuries in collegiate baseball players. He has also lectured on outpatient total joint arthroplasty as well as pre-operative templating techniques in total joint arthroplasty.Dr. Nathe enjoys being able to return his patients to a more active lifestyle. Dr. Nathe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Richard Gray, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and general orthopedic care. As an orthopedist with over 25 years of experience serving the Tacoma community, he brings a uniquely holistic skill set to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients. His goal is to team with his patients and their families to accurately and clearly define their problems, provide understandable treatment options, and to carry out the plan with professional, precise and expert care. His first goal is to avoid surgery, but when it’s necessary, he has the perspective to advise the best surgical procedure for each patient. He meticulously oversees the rehab and recovery phase of his patients to get them back to their best selves as soon as possible.Dr. Gray consults and instructs courses on spine reconstruction techniques for Stryker Spine, a medical device manufacturer. He shares his orthopedic knowledge by volunteering as a sports medicine consultant for Bellarmine Preparatory School.He is an active participant in his community school and church. Together with his wife and six children, he enjoys a wide range of family activities, mostly involving the great outdoors. He is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Orchiectomy.

Aric A. Christal, MD, is a board-certified joint preservation and joint replacement surgeon. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, computer-assisted surgery, partial joint replacement, arthroscopy, and revision of failed or painful prior joint replacements. He strives to provide the highest level of care to all patients equally in an effort to get them back on their feet and enjoying life.Dr. Christal is a clinical instructor for robotic joint replacement and frequently leads courses for surgeons, community physicians and the public. He is a regular speaker at both national meetings and international conferences. Dr. Christal was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, cycling, mountaineering and spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Christal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Marco N. Wen, MD, is a board-certified spine physiatrist (a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation). His specialty is using non-surgical interventions to diagnosis and treat spine conditions via minimally invasive procedures and medical management options. He also practices comprehensive spine care, rehabilitation and electrodiagnostics. He is certified in pain medicine.As a spine physiatrist, Dr. Wen’s approach to patients is to integrate the treatment of their orthopedic and medical condition while striving to optimize their quality of life. He uses non-surgical interventions in the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions. These options include rehabilitation therapies such as physical therapy, diagnostic and therapeutic spine injections, and other minimally invasive procedures and medical management options. His main focus is each patient’s quality of life and the ultimate approach will be tailored to integrate the patient’s specific medical condition, goals, and expectations. Dr. Wen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Jason Wilcox is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Gorham's Disease, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, and Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis. Dr. Wilcox is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Mayeda is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Mayeda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mayeda is currently accepting new patients.

Ted Sousa is an Orthopedics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Sousa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Osteotomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Sousa is currently accepting new patients.

Glen Baird is an Orthopedics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Baird is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Claw Foot, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Osteotomy, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Baird is currently accepting new patients.