Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is well known in the community for his expertise in hand surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren’s syndrome, 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 carpal tunnel syndrome. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approach to carpal tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantage is that it is minimally invasive, and patients generally regain function sooner. Likewise, Dr. Weil is one of the only physicians in Seattle who performs the endoscopic cubital tunnel release surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (or, “cell phone elbow”). Dr. Weil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Benjamin Chia, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in care of the hand and upper extremity, including arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, nerve and tendon disorders (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, lacerations, injury), fractures, and sports injuries.Dr. Chia completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to attending his state medical school, Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL, he lived and worked as a chef in New York City after he completed culinary school, receiving Le Grand Diplome de Cuisine et de Patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu Academie d’Art Culinaire, in Paris, France.Dr. Chia completed his Orthopedic residency training at University of Maryland in Baltimore and completed advanced subspecialty training with a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.Getting injured or dealing with pain can be frustrating and affect more than just daily activities of life. Dr. Chia looks forward to working with you on a personalized and unique treatment plan based on shared decision-making through listening and understanding all that affects your life.In his free time, he enjoys food and wine, cooking, hiking, tennis, golf, and most importantly, spending quality time with his wife and 2 young girls. Dr. Chia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

Joseph Woodward is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Bothell, Washington. Dr. Woodward is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Woodward is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Seibert is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of injuries, diseases and other conditions of the foot and ankle. His practice offers a wide range of the most up-to-date care for conditions of the lower extremity, from common ailments to complex foot and ankle trauma. Whether injured on the job or on the field, Dr. Seibert is focused on helping you return to the activities you enjoy. Dr. Seibert enjoys working to help heal foot and ankle conditions because of the variety the specialty provides and the opportunity to take care of both young and aging patients. Dr. Seibert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bunions, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

I want to provide compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. I am committed to providing you with treatment that leads to a complete recovery and life without pain or restrictions through the most effective, safe, high quality, innovative, and state-of-art methods including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Yi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Amniotic Band Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked.

Dr. Michael S. Erickson is the director of the Swedish Sports Medicine Program Fellowship in Seattle and a sports medicine physician who cares for children and adults. Dr. Erickson is trained to diagnose and treat all musculoskeletal injuries, orthopedic conditions and Sports Concussion. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Rush University. Dr. Erickson is the Head Team Physician for the WNBA Seattle Storm and the NCAA Div. I Seattle University Redhawk’s. He was also selected by Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. Dr. Erickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Sciatica, and Ganglion Cyst.

Dr. Darlene Barr is a multiple time recipient of the Seattle Top Doctor Award and most recently received the 2023 Seattle Magazine Top Doc Award. Dr. Barr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Andrew Ting, MD is a general surgery specialist in Seattle, WA and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from McGill University Faculty Of Medicine in 1990 and specializes in general surgery. Dr. Ting is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones.

Dr. Rob Weinsheimer has called Seattle home since 2008 when he joined Swedish. With a focus on minimally invasive and neonatal surgery, Dr. Weinsheimer is committed to working with patients and families through a child's surgical experience to minimize stress and empower families to make great choices for their child. Dr. Weinsheimer graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and completed a residency at the University of New Mexico. He then completed his pediatric surgery fellowship at the IWK Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia before moving with his family to Seattle to join Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care. Dr. Weinsheimer’s clinical interests include neonatal surgery (surgical care of newborns including premature babies), minimally invasive surgery, care of chest wall anomalies (including pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum), prenatal consultation for fetal anomalies (birth defects), and hernias. As the Director of Swedish Pediatric Surgical Services and an active member of Swedish's pediatric quality improvement team, Dr. Weinsheimer works hard to improve care delivery to children throughout the system. He was most recently designated a 2022 Top Doc for Pediatric General Surgery and has repeatedly been named as a top Doc in Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met magazine. . Dr. Weinsheimer is part of a terrific group at Swedish Pediatric Specialty Care that collaborates to provide team care for children confronted with complex diagnoses including The Chest Anomalies Team at Swedish (lung, esophagus, diaphragm and other congenital malformations of the chest), The Swedish Center for Intestinal Anomalies (including but not limited to anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, intestinal malrotation, intestinal atresia and enteric duplications), and the Swedish Chest Wall Improvement Team (dedicated to helping children with pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, slipped rib syndrome and other chest wall malformations). Dr. Weinsheimer and his partners prioritize access to provide rapid care for children with surgical needs. Dr. Weinsheimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Esophageal Atresia, and Appendectomy.

I work to communicate the cause and solutions of each problem to help patients heal. Dr. Alexander's medical interests include: foot and ankle fractures, tendon problems, bunions, hammertoes and deformity reconstruction. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

Dr. Marc Horton is a General Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1987 and has more than 31 years of diverse experiences, especially in general surgery. Dr. Horton is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center. Dr. Horton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Appendectomy.

From his small-town roots to Ivy League surgical training, specialization in plastic and facial surgery, and academic practice experience, Dr. Kristopher Day brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to serve patients throughout the East Side, Seattle and Tacoma area through Pacific Sound Plastic Surgery. Dr. Day is double-board certified in plastic, reconstructive and general surgery and has completed a competitive sub-fellowship in pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgery. He has held leadership positions within multiple professional organizations and surgical journals, produced dozens of research conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, and has participated in multiple service, leadership, and teaching endeavors. Dr. Day looks forward to drawing on this wealth of knowledge and experience to deliver each patientʼs best outcome through a thoughtful and evidence-based approach designed to give each patient a safe and effective result. Focusing on reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the body, breasts, and face, Dr. Day is dedicated to delivering the highest quality surgical care for all patients. Dr. Day loves the opportunity to address each patientʼs unique concerns with a creative and personalized approach that delivers their best outcome and life enhancement. He feels there is no greater fulfillment than a happy patient feeling theyʼve reached their specific goals. Dr. Day is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Goldenhar Disease, Micrognathia, Acrofrontofacionasal Dysostosis Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

I have a special interest in caring for patients with cancer or trauma injuries, as well as cosmetic surgeries of the face, neck and body. My goal is to provide patients with the most advanced plastic and reconstructive surgical care available, delivered with empathy and compassion. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Breast Enlargement In Males, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture.

I believe in combining a patient-centered approach with professional surgical care. I am here to listen and understand your surgical issues, answer your questions, address your concerns, and formulate a plan of care that is medically sound while accounting for your personal needs. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

I feel that patients deserve to have a true understanding of their medical problems so that they can play the primary role in their recovery. Dr. Tschirhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Thomas Trumble, M.D. completed medical school at Yale University School of Medicine and he continued his orthopaedic residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. After completing residency training, Dr. Trumble completed a Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at Duke University in 1984 followed by a Hand and Reconstructive Fellowship at Harvard University at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He taught at Yale University for four years as an assistant professor before moving his family in Seattle to join the University of Washington. For twenty years he served as chief of the hand surgery service and the director of the fellowship training. Because of his interest in bringing specialty hand surgery to the Eastside, Dr. Trumble established an office practice on the Eastside in 1998. In 2010, Dr. Trumble retired from teaching at the University of Washington to focus on patient care based at the Bellevue Hand Surgery with a surgical practice focused at Overlake Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Trumble has also recently been named one of Seattle Met magazine’s Top Doctors for 2011 in the Seattle area. Dr. Trumble is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Wren McCallister, MD, is a board-certifed orthopedic surgeon who specializes in care of the hand and upper extremity, including arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, nerve and tendon disorders (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, lacerations, injury), fractures, and sports injuries. He has served as a consultant reviewer for the peer-reviewed journal HAND, the official journal of the American Association for Hand Surgery. He has also authored over 80 scientific works and lectured nationally on conditions of the hand and upper extremity. He is the consulting hand surgeon to Dr. Michael Lee as team physician for Jackson High School, Kamiak High School, Edmonds Community College, the Jet City Roller Derby League, and the Snohomish County Vikings Football team. Dr. Mccallister is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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 Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

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

Alan B. Thomas, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. He has been practicing medicine since 2000, and he has a special interest in arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. He received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.He enjoys the challenges of restoring people to health through his practice. His doctorate work in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made him a more detailed clinician.Dr. Thomas is a former vice president of St. Clare Hospital and has served on the operating and surgical committees for St Clare Hospital and the medical executive committee for Franciscan Health at St. Josephs Medical Center. He is a chairman for an outreach committee at his church and a member of the board of directors for The Health Project – Cambodia, which delivers medical supplies and equipment to underserved people in Southeast Asia and he travels to Cambodia each year to provide surgical care to those in need.Outside of his medical practice and volunteer work, he tries to keep up with his three children who are avid skiers, wakeboarders, and surfers. Dr. Thomas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ganglion Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.