Overview
Tyler J. Nathe, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon treating both sports medicine and general orthopedic patients. His practice has a special focus on arthroscopic surgery and sports injuries as well cartilage transplant procedures and the treatment of complex fractures. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action.Dr. Nathe received his BS in chemistry and medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed his residency at UC Davis, one of the top orthopedic training programs in the country. He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopy at UC Davis. He is a published author on the topic of sports medicine with articles appearing in The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He was honored with an award for his research on injuries in collegiate baseball players. Dr. Nathe has lectured on topics that include complex ligament reconstruction of the knee and shoulder problems in overhead athletes.Dr. Nathe was a collegiate student-athlete competing in soccer for one season with Bellevue College and a spring season with the University of Washington. That summer he sustained a knee injury wakeboarding and focused his efforts on cycling. He competed in road, mountain, and cyclocross racing and in the collegiate road cycling national championships with the University of Washington cycling team. He is still a sports enthusiast and enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, and crossfit workouts.Dr. Nathe serves as a team physician for the Bellevue High School Football team, Mt. Si High School Football team, and the US Ski and Snowboard Association. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action.Dr. Nathe is a proud, born-and-raised Washingtonian, growing up in Yakima. He met his wife Sharon at UW School of Medicine and together they have three children. Tyler and his family are thrilled to be back in Washington State near family and friends.
Dr. Nathe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
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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.
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Nathe isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- BursitisDr. Nathe isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Nathe isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Sandhaus Ben-Ami SyndromeDr. Nathe isAdvanced. Learn about Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome.
- Small Patella SyndromeDr. Nathe isAdvanced. Learn about Small Patella Syndrome.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Nathe isAdvanced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Nathe isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Nathe isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Acute PainDr. Nathe isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Baker CystDr. Nathe isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BowlegsDr. Nathe isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Nathe isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Nathe isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.