Dr. Erik Magnusson

Thomas D. Chi, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons specializing in fracture care, foot and ankle surgery, and knee arthroscopy and replacement.He received his Bachelor's degree from Stanford and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He did fellowships at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama and at Harborview Medical Center.Dr. Chi was born in Connecticut and spent the majority of his childhood in California. He's lived in L.A., the Bay Area, Boston, England and Kenya, but says he likes Seattle the best. He and his wife have three kids who keep them busy with their sports, music, and academics. In Dr. Chi's words, "Sometimes I need to go to work so I can rest!"In his off time, Dr. Chi is a "former ultra-marathoner, sometimes cyclist, hopeful water skier, avid snow skier, aging third-degree black belt, and now beginner-with-potential mountain biker.". Dr. Chi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Claw Foot. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Knee Replacement.

Philip Yearian, DPM, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the lower extremity treatment of the foot and ankle. He believes that staying on the forefront of treatment involves educating his patients, which leads to better outcomes.While competing as a Division I Track and Field athlete in the 3000 meters Steeplechase and Cross Country at the University of Portland, his own injuries introduced him to some of the very treatments he uses today to get patients back on their way to a non-painful walk or ultra-marathon.His training involved specializing in both bone and plastic reconstructive surgery. After over twenty years in practice in Gig Harbor and Tacoma, Dr. Yearian has improved some of these very techniques, which now allow some patients to shorten their recovery and return to play or work sooner.Dr. Yearian coaches basketball at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. He also enjoys running marathons, skiing, traveling and teaching for the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Residency program. Dr. Yearian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Claw Foot. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.

Clayton B. Brandes, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of patients with foot and ankle problems, as well as fractures of the upper and lower extremities. He stays up to date on current and emerging technologies and treatments for athletic and traumatic injuries, acquired deformities and arthritis of the foot and ankle. He believes that patients need to be active participants in their care. He thoroughly explains an injury or condition so that patients are better able to select their best treatment options and more actively participate in their rehabilitation and recovery. Dr. Brandes enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, hiking, cooking, and perfecting the art of barbecue. He was a competitive runner through high school and into college and is still an avid runner. Dr. Brandes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Claw Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.