Dr. Clayton B. Brandes

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 Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.

Rex Z. Nilson, DPM, has been practicing podiatric medicine and surgery in the Seattle area since 1984. He believes in being a lifelong learner so he consistently embraces opportunities to attend medical seminars, workshops, and conferences. He brings compassion and understanding to the practice of medicine, and is a proponent of prevention as well as providing comfort. It is important to him that patients have an understanding of their condition so that they can work together to improve their situation.His distinguished career includes serving as Chief of Staff at Fifth Avenue Hospital in Seattle, and working for six years as a member of the Washington State Podiatric Medical Board, appointed by Governor Gary Locke. Today, he is the Chairman of the Waldo Medical Foundation, a position he has held for 20 years. He is also a 33-year board member and Treasurer of the International Foot & Ankle Foundation and was named podiatric physician of the year in 2018 by the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association.Dr. Nilson lives in the greater Seattle area with his wife, Torri, who is a journalist and a teacher. Their family includes four wonderful children. Dr. Nilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Morton Neuroma.

Jonathan S. Hall, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon sub-specializing in foot and ankle surgery. His advanced training from some of the world’s leaders in this field has been extensive in the operative and non-operative treatment of ankle, hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot disorders. His expertise includes problems related to ankle and foot deformities, leg, ankle and foot fractures, sports injuries to the ankle and foot leading to pain and instability, nerve, muscle and tendon injuries, and pain due to arthritis in the ankle and foot. His clinical interests also include reconstruction, fusion, and joint replacement.He was born and raised in Seattle, attending Garfield High School. He then attended Yale University and played college football. He worked for many years in the internet technology industry in both Seattle and Silicon Valley, working for businesses such as Disney, ABC News, ESPN, the NBA and the NFL, followed by starting his own business. He eventually decided to attend medical school and continue the family tradition. He is a fourth-generation doctor who is fully committed to his family’s tradition of caring for the people of the Pacific Northwest. The University of Washington’s student health center is named after his great grandfather, Dr. David C. Hall.Dr. Hall and his wife are parents to twins, who takes up most of his free time. When he is able to get away he loves golfing, reading a good book, and playing the occasional pick-up basketball game or flag football game. It is very important to him to remain highly active, which translates well to his goals for every patient: to maintain a level of activity that promotes health and happiness to you and those around you. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Hip Replacement.