The 20 Best Hip Replacement Doctors in Washington, US

"I've dedicated my career to improving quality of life through reconstructive surgery by searching for solutions for bone and joint problems through research. I've also pioneered minimally-invasive surgical techniques. I'm the most experienced surgeon in the Northwest in Joint Resurfacing Procedures. I performed the first robotically assisted hip replacement and have the most experience with outpatient joint implant surgery in our area. I offer metal free alternatives to hip joint implant surgery. We offer joint implants capable of adventure sports. Dr. Pritchett has also been selected as a, ""Top Doctor"" by Seattle Met Magazine.". Dr. Pritchett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

Erin Moyer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Moyer began her orthopedic practice as an active duty surgeon in the United States Navy, serving the sailors and marines of Camp Lejeune, both stateside and in combat while deployed to Afghanistan. She has specialty interests in trauma, sports medicine and all facets of general orthopedics.Dr. Moyer first became interested in the field of orthopedics, and sports injuries specifically, as an all-state Virginia high school basketball standout and a varsity basketball athlete at Johns Hopkins University. Her undergraduate studies in biomedical engineering further fueled her desire to pursue orthopedics as a career.In her off-hours, Dr. Moyer enjoys spending time with her son, playing piano, recreational basketball, golf, snowboarding and traveling.Schedule an orthopedic appointment. Dr. Moyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Timothy Alton, MD, is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his first fellowship in fracture surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA then completed a second fellowship in adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement surgery. He trained directly under Dr. William Barrett at Valley Medical Center, mastering the direct anterior approach for total hip replacement and learned Dr. Barrett’s technique for primary knee replacements. He then traveled the country learning advanced arthroplasty and revision techniques from master surgeons at the Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, FL and at the world-renown Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Alton specializes in the management of acute fractures, malunions and nonunions of the upper and lower extremity in addition to both primary and revision hip and knee replacements. He has published in national and international journals, has written multiple book chapters and presented his research at local, national and international meetings. Dr. Alton has a particular interest in direct anterior total hip replacement surgery and moving joint replacement surgery from the inpatient to outpatient setting. Outside of medicine, Dr. Alton enjoys spending time with his wife and small children. He enjoys football, running, weight lifting and playing with his kids. Dr. Alton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Christopher Boone is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex fracture care as well as disorders of the hip and pelvis. Dr. Boone has strong ties to the Northwest. After playing two years of collegiate basketball, he finished his undergraduate degree in Biology at Western Washington University in Bellingham. He attended medical school at the University of Washington in Seattle and then completed his orthopedic residency at Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. After residency, Dr. Boone went on to complete subspecialty training in Traumatology and Hip and Pelvic Reconstruction at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Boone has notable experience in the care of all types of fractures as well as treatment of complex hip disorders such as osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and labral tears. He has extensive training in complex hip surgery including peri-acetabular osteotomies, hip arthroscopy and labral repair, surgical hip dislocations, and minimally invasive anterior hip replacement surgery. He is also experienced in treating difficult nonunions and malunions as well as osteomyelitis or post-operative infections. Dr. Boone has also been a productive research scientist, presenting his work at national meetings and publishing articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Boone’s outside interests include skiing and the occasional basketball pickup game. He and his wife Carmen Betz-Boone, also a native Washingtonian and longtime member of the Washington wine community, live in Redmond and spend much of their free time playing with their two boys. Special interests: Fractures of the upper extremity and lower extremity as well as fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, non-unions, mal-unions, and bone infections, as well as disorders of the hip including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), dysplasia, labral pathology, and treatment of hip arthritis with the minimally invasive anterior approach. Dr. Boone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Coccydynia, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Hulst is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. In addition to his special interest in joint replacement, Dr. Hulst enjoys fracture care and general orthopaedics. Dr. Hulst attended medical school and did his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego. He completed a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he trained with internationally recognized leaders in joint replacement. His experience focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques, rapid recovery protocols, revision replacement surgery, and complex primary joint reconstruction. Dr. Hulst believes it’s important to consider each patient’s unique goals and expectations. He wants his patients to play a key role in the decision-making process, educating them on both surgical and non-surgical treatment options in order for them to make informed healthcare choices. Dr. Hulst enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and two children. His interests include snowboarding, skiing, camping, and running. Dr. Hulst is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Hip Resurfacing.

Dr. Silas Marshall is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in orthopaedic trauma and fracture care as well as general orthopaedics, including hip and knee reconstruction. While he is trained in the repair of all fractures of the pelvis and extremities, Dr. Marshall has a special interest in complex periarticular fractures and fracture nonunion and malunion work. He finds great satisfaction in helping his patients return to pre-injury activity levels. Dr. Marshall received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, graduating with membership to the Alpha Omega Alpha honors society. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Connecticut where he received the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma “Best Teaching Resident” award. He went on to complete his fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Marshall is a published author on the topic of orthopaedic trauma in several texts and has lectured on many topics related to orthopaedic trauma and bone healing. Dr. Marshall was a multi-sport collegiate athlete at Middlebury College in Vermont, competing in Cross Country as well as indoor and outdoor Track and Field. He enjoys skiing, golf, woodworking, and cooking. He and his wife Trisha live in Bellevue with their two children, Sara and Matthew. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

Omar Abdul Hadi, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. His primary interest is in minimally invasive anterior hip replacement and MAKO robotic assisted knee replacement in adult patients.Dr. Abdul Hadi strives to eliminate pain and restore comfort and mobility through expert orthopedic care tailored to each individual and delivered with courtesy and respect. He encourages patients to assist in the formation of the best possible treatment plan for themselves.Dr. Abdul Hadi is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Request an orthopedic appointment. Dr. Hadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Sravya Vajapey, MD, MBA, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement. As a doctor with a biomedical engineering background, Dr. Vajapey approaches her patients’ pain and mobility issues with a problem-solving mindset. She works in partnership with patients to develop a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs and lifestyle goals. Dr. Vajapey frequently collaborates with other specialists and primary care providers to provide whole-person care, with a focus on delivering solutions that help patients live life the way they desire.Away from work, Dr. Vajapey enjoys hiking, running and reading.Conditions and procedures:Fracture careKnee arthroscopyMeniscus repairOsteoarthritis carePlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) injectionsRevision surgery of the knee and hipTotal hip replacementTotal and partial knee replacement. Dr. Vajapey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

John West is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. West is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Alan Brown received his undergraduate degree from the University of Utah, and then completed medical school in Ann Arbor at the University of Michigan. He remained at the University of Michigan Hospitals for his residency and then moved to Washington practicing at Valley Hospital and in Kent. After two years of private practice in Washington as an orthopedic physician, Dr. Brown returned to the University of Michigan’s law school. During law school he continued to practice orthopedic surgery near Ann Arbor and in 1994, Dr. Brown served under Congressman Sander Levin as a Congressional Fellow in Washington D.C. working on healthcare reform. In addition to pursuing excellence as a surgeon at Bellevue Bone and Joint Physicians, Alan Brown MD, JD is also an active member of the Utah Bar Association. With these dual degrees, Alan Brown MD is able to combine excellence in healthcare with an expert knowledge of the medical-legal system. If you are looking for a great orthopedic surgeon, Bellevue doctor Alan Brown MD is the one to see. Specializing in health law, he focuses his legal practice on hospital and health insurance fairness. He also is a licensed float plane pilot, a certified ski instructor, and has many other personal interests. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis and Hip Replacement.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Crutcher is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He has advanced training in surgery for arthritis of the hip and knee, including degenerative, traumatic, and congenital conditions. Dr. Crutcher has been in practice at Orthopedic Physician Associates since 1990. He performs more than 400 hip and knee replacement procedures per year. In his practice he uses up-to-date surgical techniques and biomaterials to restore the quality of life for patients who have arthritic conditions of the hip and knee. Dr. Crutcher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Joshua Johnston, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult joint reconstruction with a focus on total hip replacement and complex revisions.Dr. Johnston provides leading-edge robotic arm-assisted joint replacement, including total knee, partial knee and total hip, for appropriate patients. He is also board-certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and specializes arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder.Dr. Johnston utilizes the anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty and instructs this less invasive, muscle-sparing technique to surgeons across the country. He enjoys caring for patients from all walks of life and strives to provide efficient, thorough and compassionate care.Dr. Johnston completed a fellowship at the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, a FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence, where he served as the team physician for the L.A. Galaxy and Chivas USA Major League Soccer teams, the U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Teams and the Pepperdine University and Santa Monica Community College athletic departments.Dr. Johnston is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.WATCH A VIDEO:Dr. Johnston explains Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement. Dr. Johnston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Jaewon Yang is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Navin Fernando is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Fernando is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Fernando is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Manner is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Manner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Manner is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Will is a General Surgeon in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Will is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Bowlegs, and Hip Replacement.

John Black is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Richland, Washington. Dr. Black has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Black is currently accepting new patients.

Chad Harbour is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Harbour is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteomyelitis, Hip Replacement, and Synovectomy. Dr. Harbour is currently accepting new patients.

Reilly Kuehn is a General Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Kuehn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kuehn is currently accepting new patients.