Nathan Bowers, MD, is originally from Peoria, Illinois. He spent summers growing up working on his grandpa's farm and learned that he loves working with his hands. He has been going to the Rocky Mountain West for several weeks each year since he was five to ski, raft, and enjoy the outdoors. Dr. Bowers is so excited to be permanently located in the Northwest to enjoy all it has to offer. Dr. Bowers' philosophy as a doctor is that he wants to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care for his patients. He advises patients as he would a family member and helps guide them to the decision that fits them best. He wants to be able to care for all of his patient's upper extremity problems from shoulder to fingertip.His advice to patients regarding maintaining a healthy lifestyle is that it is important to stay active and moving. The time to seek care is when the problem is interfering with work or recreation. Dr. Bowers loves his job because he gets to help people get back to their occupation, their hobbies, and the things that make life worth living.In his free time, Dr. Bowers loves spending time with his wife, a pediatrician, and son, exploring the outdoors, and trying new cuisines and foods. Dr. Bowers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Frederic Johnstone is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Johnstone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Hemangiopericytoma, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Johnstone is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Thompson, MD, is board certified and is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with simple or complex problems of the neck or back. As an expert in the care of the spine, he may prescribe treatments including physical therapy, spinal injections, medications or massage, or he may perform surgical procedures including decompression, disc replacement, scoliosis correction or spinal fusion. He has special interests in treating young adults with scoliosis and in using cutting-edge technology to reduce the "footprint" of spinal surgery.He serves as Medical Director of The Spine Center, which allows him to improve his patients' experience as they move through the office, hospital, and rehabilitation phases of treatment. Coordinating and collaborating with other experts, such as therapists, radiologists, and physiatrists, he utilizes the strengths of a team approach to help his patients reach their goals.Recognizing that each patient is unique, he helps each person develop an individualized treatment plan. Whether a patient comes to him with leg cramps from stenosis or a numb arm from a blown-out disc in the neck, his goal is helping people regain their maximum potential. He believes in the power and success of an accurate diagnosis, rapid, individualized treatment, and multi-modality rehabilitative care. Patients frequently refer their families and friends to Dr. Thompson, and he believes there is no greater compliment than a satisfied patient saying, "Thanks! I’ll send my family to you."A Florida native, he has embraced the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, sailing and skiing. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Donna Smith is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. Her top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder.

Zakkary Walterscheid is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Covington, Washington. Dr. Walterscheid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Wrist Arthroscopy.

Julie Roberts is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Roberts is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

Neil Shah is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Lance Bear is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bear is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.

Bryce Barker is a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Barker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Barker is currently accepting new patients.

John Stewart is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.

Eugene Oh is a Plastic Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Intertrigo, Breast Enlargement In Males, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Oh is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Shung is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Shung is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Welling is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Welling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dupuytren Contracture. His top areas of expertise are Syndactyly Type 3, Proximal Symphalangism, Syndactyly, and Syndactyly Type 1. Dr. Welling is currently accepting new patients.