The 20 Best Contracture Deformity Doctors Near Me in Seattle, WA

Dr. Galle developed his passion for hand surgery early in his medical training and enjoys treating patients through a combination of patient-focused care, lifelong learning, and a comprehensive team approach from injury to return to sports. He embodies a firm belief that achieving optimal results will positively impact all areas of patients’ lives – both professionally and recreationally. Dr. Galle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Galle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Galle is currently accepting new patients.

Charles A. Peterson II, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty interest and extensive experience in knee and hip replacement, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He has been in practice since 1996.Dr. Peterson believes it is important to listen to his patients, and fully answer their questions. He takes care to understand how an injury or condition is affecting each patient's daily life and activities, and craft a a treatment plan specifically suited to that patient. During his training at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery (New York), he was a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals, and St. John's University.Dr. Peterson also has helped lead Proliance Surgeons, sitting on the Board of Directors from 2004 until 2021, and holding the positions of President and Chairman from 2014 to 2022.  He also served as interim CEO from 2017 to 2019, and in 2021.A lifelong athlete, Dr. Peterson and his wife enjoy all forms of outdoor sports and activities in the Great Northwest. This dovetails nicely with his love of photography. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Peterson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and elbow surgery. Dr. Weil is well known in the community for his expertise in treating complex conditions of the upper extremity. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, Dupuytren’s disease, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more.Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel and endoscopic cubital tunnel release for treatment of ulnar nerve compression at the cubital tunnel. Endoscopic carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approaches to carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantages are that the endoscopic approach is minimally invasive, less painful, and allows for a quicker recovery and return to work and sports.Dr. Weil completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. He then worked at the world renowned National Institutes of Health performing research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He then completed his medical education and received a Doctorate of Medicine from New York University’s School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, New York. While in residency, Dr. Weil completed specialized training in orthopaedic trauma surgery at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the busiest and most respected trauma centers in the country. He also participated in the orthopedic care of the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Alley Dance Company.After residency, Dr. Weil went on to complete a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Weil has published several scientific papers and presented his research in the field of upper extremity trauma at national meetings.During his fellowship Dr. Weil and his family fell in love with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and settled in Seattle after joining Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. On weekends in the winter, you can find Dr. Weil, his wife, and five kids racing down Crystal Mountain. Dr. Weil enjoys alpine and backcountry skiing, hiking in the mountains, tennis and cycling. He has completed multiple marathons and triathlons including Ironman Canada in Whistler, BC. He has also spent time trekking in the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal, Torres del Paine in Chile, and the Inca Trail in Machu Pichu, Peru. Dr. Weil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weil is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

I am proud to offer the highest quality specialty care of your hand, shoulder and elbow disorders. In addition to caring for such disorders in both the child and the adult, I offer state-of-the-art fracture care, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery of both the upper and lower extremities.I earned my medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio, after which I completed my orthopedic surgical residency training at the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. During my training, I served locally at Harborview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Hospital, and the Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital.After my general orthopedics training, I was accepted at Harvard Medical School’s Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship where I served on the staff of Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston and the VA Boston Healthcare System.During my tenure in Boston, I performed complex adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery, working amongst and learning from world leaders in the subspecialty. While in Boston, I also qualified for and competed in the 114th running of the Boston Marathon.I grew up in Shoreline, WA, and am quite happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest for good. Outside of medicine, I enjoys many sports including skiing, golf, running and tennis. My greatest pride is my wonderful wife and lifetime best friend, Mary, and our wonderful children. Dr. Ruhlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Ruhlman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ruhlman is currently accepting new patients.

Philip Yearian is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Yearian, NP is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis. Yearian, NP is board certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery. Yearian, NP is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Thomas is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Thomas is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lohse is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. He cares for both adults and children. In addition to general orthopaedics, he specializes in upper extremity nerve problems, tendon and ligament injuries, fractures, and arthritis. He has pioneered work in accelerated recovery after wrist fractures and performed cutting-edge cartilage transplantation for the treatment of arthritis. Dr. Lohse grew up in Indiana. He received his bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering, graduating with the highest honors, from Purdue University. He went on to attend medical school at Northwestern University where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (highest honors). Dr. Lohse completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Washington before going onto subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Lohse’s care philosophy is centered around education. He believes patients are best able to participate in their care when they thoroughly understand their problem and treatment options. Additionally, Dr. Lohse feels strongly that treatment must be individualized, as the same condition may affect two people very differently. Dr. Lohse is one of only two hand surgeons on the eastside to be named “Top Doc” by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met Magazine, and Castle Connolly. When not at work, Dr. Lohse enjoys spending time with this wife and three children. He steals away for a run when possible and otherwise enjoys skiing (snow and water), hiking, and camping. Website: http://www.grantlohsemd.com. Dr. Lohse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lohse is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lohse is currently accepting new patients.

Brian D. Cameron, MD, specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine. He has specialty fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, and he also performs shoulder replacement surgery. He believes in taking care of his patients as though each is a member of his family. Dr. Cameron has authored and co-authored a number of articles and book chapters about shoulder surgery. He and his wife have also dedicated extended periods of time to medical missionary service overseas. Outside of work, he spends time coaching soccer, assisting with Boy Scouts, leading a Bible Study Fellowship group and chairing the Quality Assurance Program for Proliance Surgeons. As an undergraduate student at the University of Washington, he marched drum corps in the Husky Marching Band. Dr. Cameron is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Cameron is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Cameron is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Ghidella is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Ghidella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Ghidella is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Hand Surgery. Dr. Ghidella is currently accepting new patients.

Margaret Jain is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Hand Surgery. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Robon did his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from medical school at The Ohio State University. He completed his fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. Earlier, in his years as a competitive All-American swimmer, Dr. Robon endured years of medical treatment for multiple orthopaedic injuries. These experiences shaped his practice philosophy today; good patient care involves making accurate and timely diagnoses, but equally important is treating patients with respect and compassion. By helping his patients understand their problem, this not only results in the treatment of the immediate problem, but hopefully, helps to avoid future injuries and pain. Additionally, Dr. Robon is married and has three sons. He and his wife enjoy exploring the great outdoors by skiing, hiking, golfing and trail running in the Cascades. Dr. Robon is Board-certified in Hand and Orthopedic Surgery. He treats patients with all types of orthopaedic fractures in addition to his specialty focus in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Robon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Robon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Robon is currently accepting new patients.

Erik Novak is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Novak is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Spencer Coray is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Coray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Coray is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Coray is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Chia is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Chia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Chia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery.

Every patient is their own person with their own injury, perspective, and goals. Treat them as such. Dr. Foral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Foral is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Foral is currently accepting new patients.

Niket Shrivastava is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Tukwila, Washington. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Shrivastava is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Robert Vercio is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Vercio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Vercio is currently accepting new patients.

David K. Kuechle, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in: complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee; arthroscopic/minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle; sports medicine disorders of the shoulder and knee; and total joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder. He believes that clear communication and patient participation are essential elements to providing outstanding orthopedic care. Dr. Kuechle is a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopedics. He has also served as an instructor for masters courses in arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is a native of Portland, Oregon. He enjoys traveling, playing guitar, cooking and spending time with his family. He has been a member of four national champion men's senior baseball league teams. Dr. Kuechle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Kuechle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kuechle is currently accepting new patients.

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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Christal is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Christal is currently accepting new patients.

John Howlett is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Howlett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Contracture Deformity. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Howlett is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.