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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.

Peter Krumins, MD, is fellowship trained in sports medicine with a professional interest in joint reconstruction of the lower extremity, including foot, ankle, knee and hip. He enjoys solving complex surgical problems to help individuals regain function and return to the activities they love.Dr. Krumins is an avid sports enthusiast enjoying snow skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking with his three children, as well as competing in bike races as a member of the Old Town Bicycle "dirt" team. Dr. Krumins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Ari Holtzman, MD, is fellowship trained in spine surgery at University of Washington/Harborview Spine.He started his training in Orthopedic surgery in New York City at Montefiore Medical Center, the largest hospital in Bronx, NY. He completed his training at the Spine Fellowship at Harborview and the University of Washington, which focused on treating degenerative spine conditions, spinal trauma, and complex spine deformity.Dr. Holtzman is passionate about not only treating, but educating his patients about their conditions so that they can make the best decisions together as a team. His goal in his practice is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to work with his patients to help them achieve their individual goals in treatment and recovery.Dr. Holtzman is a member of the North American Spine Society, AO North America, and has presented his research at national meetings, as well as published and peer-reviewed in scientific journals. He is an Upstate New York native who fell in love with the PNW during his fellowship and is now proud to call the region home. When not working, he can be found with his wife and four children, skiing, sailing, biking, hiking, and enjoying any other outdoor activities. Dr. Holtzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Cord Abscess, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, and Scoliosis.

John M. Blair, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with a specialty in the treatment of degenerative conditions of the cervical and lumbar spine. His professional interests focus on outpatient minimally invasive spinal surgery resulting in the least possible amount of down time, early return to work and active lifestyles for his patients. He treats a wide range of spinal conditions with expertise in deformative spinal conditions, such as scoliosis, and major reconstructive spine surgery. Dr. Blair believes that his role as a physician is to understand each patient’s individual needs and personalize treatment. A practicing surgeon since 1994, he has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of spinal surgery. He is also constantly learning new and innovative skills to better serve his patients. He gives community lectures on new innovations in spinal care and is an active member of the Puget Sound Spine Interest Group, a local group that meets quarterly with guest speakers. He is also a member of an annual medical mission group. He and his wife have six children. In addition to family time, he enjoys computers, photography, and outdoor activities. He is an Eagle Scout and currently helps out with his son’s local Boy Scouts troop. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Richard Gray, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and general orthopedic care. As an orthopedist with over 25 years of experience serving the Tacoma community, he brings a uniquely holistic skill set to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients. His goal is to team with his patients and their families to accurately and clearly define their problems, provide understandable treatment options, and to carry out the plan with professional, precise and expert care. His first goal is to avoid surgery, but when it’s necessary, he has the perspective to advise the best surgical procedure for each patient. He meticulously oversees the rehab and recovery phase of his patients to get them back to their best selves as soon as possible.Dr. Gray consults and instructs courses on spine reconstruction techniques for Stryker Spine, a medical device manufacturer. He shares his orthopedic knowledge by volunteering as a sports medicine consultant for Bellarmine Preparatory School.He is an active participant in his community school and church. Together with his wife and six children, he enjoys a wide range of family activities, mostly involving the great outdoors. He is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Rachelle Guinto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Guinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Guinto is currently accepting new patients.

Jesus Casino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Casino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Casino is currently accepting new patients.

Michael J. Martin, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced training in spinal medicine and surgical techniques for the treatment of degenerative conditions and fractures of the spine. He is professionally interested in spine treatment innovations with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.He has been a surgeon since 1992 and sees himself as a teacher and facilitator in helping people heal themselves. That’s why his high quality, compassionate care includes spending time educating patients about their condition and providing a personalized treatment plan that works for them.Dr. Martin was previously an investigator in a nationwide FDA clinical trial involving a less invasive lumbar spinal stenosis treatment that he helped develops. He is actively involved in developing other innovative treatments and devices for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine. He is a Peer Reviewer for the official journal of the NASS, The Spine Journal, and continues to publish articles in orthopedic journals and present community lectures on various lumbar and cervical spine topics.In addition to his community volunteer efforts at Bellarmine Preparatory School, he is an acting Board Member for Commencement Bay Rowing Club. He previously coached youth sports for local community baseball teams and basketball at Saint Patrick’s Catholic School in Tacoma. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children, biking, skiing, and cooking. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Alan Barronian, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder including minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. He also has a special interest in sports injuries including ligament reconstruction, foot and ankle reconstruction, and fracture care. He believes that physicians and patients need to be a team during treatment. His goal is to carefully listen to his patients, determine what the problem is, and then discuss options for treatment. This way he and his patients can formulate a plan and work together to cure the problem. Treatment is frequently non-surgical but if surgery is needed he will walk through that process with each patient. Dr. Barronian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Macatuno is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Macatuno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Macatuno is currently accepting new patients.

Kristin Briejer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Briejer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Briejer is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Chen is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Brelsford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Brelsford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Peripheral Neuropathy, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Gout. Dr. Brelsford is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Morris-Ward is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Morris-Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Volkmann Contracture, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, and Hypothyroidism.

Jerry Du is an Orthopedics provider in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Du has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Du is currently accepting new patients.

Minh-triet Vo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Vo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Scoliosis, and Low Blood Sugar. Dr. Vo is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Eager is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Eager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sciatica, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Eager is currently accepting new patients.