Overview
John Howlett, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in fracture care. He has completed additional fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery, including trauma, reconstruction, pediatric as well as microvascular surgery.He likes to remind himself that the origin of the Latin word “doctor” is “teacher,” and he considers it an important part of his role as a doctor to educate his patients about the conditions that are affecting them. He believes an informed and knowledgeable patient can participate more effectively in his or her own healing. As a former teacher who holds a master’s degree in education, Dr. Howlett deeply enjoys this aspect of working with patients.One of the experiences that shaped his career trajectory was his work as a counselor at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman for children with cancer and other blood-related disorders. Witnessing the courage and energy of these children convinced him that healing involves more than medication and surgery. This experience led him to pursue his medical degree, where he saw an opportunity to combine his interest in caring for people with his passion for teaching.Having grown up in Washington enjoying hiking, backpacking, sailing, and canoeing, Dr. Howlett was eager to return to the Northwest for his residency and fellowship training. He now shares these same passions with his family. He and his wife both played soccer in college and can be found cheering on their two daughters at soccer games on the weekends.
Dr. Howlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
1620 Lake Tapps Pkwy E #115th, Auburn, WA 98092
4011 Talbot Road S., Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055
24060 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Suite D 100, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Howlett 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.
Proliance Surgeons
Patrick Vaughan, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care and education of the amateur, professional and weekend athlete. He utilizes both non-operative as well as surgical care in order to restore his patients' function and return them to the activities they love.Dr. Vaughan has been practicing orthopedic surgery in the South Sound for over 15 years. He is the medical director and team orthopedic surgeon for the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA franchise of the Seattle Mariners), and provides sports medicine coverage for Gig Harbor High School. He is the current team orthopedic surgeon for the University of Puget Sound and has worked with all of the school's varsity sports teams for over a dozen years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2001-2005 at the Naval Hospital Pensacola as an orthopedic surgeon.He enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking, skiing, and golf, spending time with his family, and playing sports with his two teenagers. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Scott Hormel is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hormel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Baker Cyst, and Tendinitis. Dr. Hormel is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Anthony VanBergeyk, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose clinical interests include virtually all aspects of orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, traumatic injuries, knee arthroscopy as well as knee and hip replacement surgery. He feels blessed to be a part of the greater Puyallup medical community and he looks forward to providing individualized, patient-centered education and healthcare for many years to come.Dr. VanBergeyk was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. He moved with his family to the Pacific Northwest in 2005. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, golfing, camping, and hiking. He is also an avid sports fan. He is actively involved in his local church as well as serving at the South Hill food bank and volunteering at his children’s school and Girl Scout activities. Dr. Vanbergeyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
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
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Infantile MyofibromatosisDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Infantile Myofibromatosis.
- Advanced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- SynovitisDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- BursitisDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.