
Overview
Erik Novak, MD, PhD, is board-certified and a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon providing surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions. He also specializes in general orthopedics and the treatment of fractures. He believes that taking the time to explain to patients their musculoskeletal conditions and treatment choices allows for a faster recovery and return to the activities and sports they enjoy.He serves as the team physician for the Thunderbirds hockey team and has international experience as a volunteer with Orthopaedics Overseas in Mthatha, South Africa. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family. He also takes part in outdoor recreational activities and traveling.
Dr. Novak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
- POS
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations
27005 168th Place SE, Suite 201, Covington, WA 98042
4011 Talbot Road S, Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055
1620 Lake Tapps PKWY SE, Ste 115, Auburn, WA 98092
Proliance Orthopedic Associates
Craig T. Arntz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic shoulder specialist with 25 years of experience treating problems that often require shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures, and shoulder arthritis. He has advanced training in shoulder surgery with extensive experience in treating the most complex shoulder disorders. He has particular interest in arthroscopic shoulder repair, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse shoulder replacement.Dr. Arntz is also a board-certified hand surgeon, and he is recognized in the Seattle and Renton communities as a shoulder and upper extremity specialist. He is proud to have had thousands of physician and patient referrals.He uses advanced techniques to restore his patients' shoulder and hand comfort and function as quickly and safely as possible. He has co-authored several articles and book chapters about rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthritis reconstruction.He is a native of Seattle. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys snow and water skiing, boating, and travel. Dr. Arntz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder.
Proliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
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 Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.
Franciscan Medical Group
Eric Alyea is an Orthopedics provider in Burien, Washington. Dr. Alyea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Alyea is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Distinguished
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Novak isDistinguished. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Novak isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Foot DropDr. Novak isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Ganglion CystDr. Novak isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- MetatarsalgiaDr. Novak isAdvanced. Learn about Metatarsalgia.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Novak isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Novak isAdvanced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- Experienced
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Novak isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Novak isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Flat FeetDr. Novak isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Novak isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Novak isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Novak isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.


