MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Kienbock's Disease near Tacoma, WA. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.
Franciscan Medical Group
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 Kienbock's Disease. 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.
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
Sean D. Ghidella, MD, is fellowship trained in hand surgery and specializes in the surgical management of the upper extremity. He has been practicing since 1996 and has received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He brings experience rarely found outside military practice to Tacoma, Lakewood, and Gig Harbor. He is well versed in management of common sports, work-related, arthritic, and traumatic injuries and ailments. He has a wealth of experience managing severe injuries and conditions resulting from combat as well as birth defects in children.Once management short of surgery has failed, Dr. Ghidella tries to speed recovery and improve function surgically with a combination of traditional techniques that have proven reliable and the latest techniques that depend on current technology. His goal is to restore function to his patients and get them back to their daily activities as quickly as possible by solving their orthopedic problem, big or small.He is a graduate of the Unites States Military Academy, West Point and has served in the military as an orthopedic and hand surgeon with the last eight years of his career holding positions of Chief of Hand Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center. He retired from the Army as a Colonel and a combat veteran after 21 years of service in 2010 to pursue civilian practice. He has previously taught as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, USUHS, and Swedish Medical Center.He hails from New England, but he considers the South Sound home. He is an avid skier and enjoys water sports. His passion is assistant coaching for Gig Harbor High School Tides Varsity Football. Dr. Ghidella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture.
Franciscan Medical Group
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 Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis. Dr. Shah 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 Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Stewart is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Southwest Seattle Orthopedics
William Clark, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and subspecialty certified hand surgeon. He has a clinical interest in arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, trauma/fractures, nerve and tendon disorders, minimally invasive surgery of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder, complex hand surgery, and treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture.As a physician, he involves patients by discussing the diagnostic and treatment options for each condition and by encouraging them to participate in making their healthcare decisions. As a surgeon, he believes his mission is to provide safe, effective surgical care while staying abreast of the latest advances and techniques. His ultimate goal is patient satisfaction because this is what makes orthopedic surgery an enjoyable and rewarding profession for him. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington
Erika Nealey is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Nealey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Kienbock's Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Pleural Effusion.
Franciscan Medical Group
Kathleen Mcdaniel is a Physician Assistant in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Mcdaniel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Kienbock's Disease, and Scaphoid Non-Union. Ms. Mcdaniel is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
Lance Bear is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Bear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bear is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Margaret Rodgers is a Physician Assistant in Lakewood, Washington. Ms. Rodgers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis and Kienbock's Disease. Ms. Rodgers is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
Ryan Stone is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Eschar, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Osteotomy. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Colin Kennedy is a Hand Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Kienbock's Disease, Preaxial Polydactyly Type 1, and Osteonecrosis. Dr. Kennedy is currently accepting new patients.
Michelle Chiu is a Nurse Practitioner in Gig Harbor, Washington. Ms. Chiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Kienbock's Disease. Ms. Chiu is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Rainier Orthopedic Institute
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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.
Megan Jimenez is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Jimenez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
Byron Hutchinson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Burien, Washington. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kienbock's Disease. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Clubfoot, High Arch, and Tendinitis. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025



