The 20 Best Melorheostosis Doctors Near Me in Federal Way, WA

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The 20 Best Melorheostosis Doctors near Federal Way, WA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 156 doctor with experience in Melorheostosis near Federal Way, WA. Of these, 140 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Zhijie Zhou
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Rheumatology
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Rheumatology

    Franciscan Rheumatology Associates At St. Francis

    34503 9th Avenue S, Suite 230, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhijie Zhou, MD, is a board-certified rheumatologist. Dr. Zhou emphasizes patient-centered care, ensuring that each individual feels heard, respected and well-informed. As a partner in his patients’ care, he is committed to being their advocate, ensuring that their needs and preferences guide their treatment plan. He follows Sir William Osler’s maxim: “The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.”Dr. Zhou is a member of the American College of Rheumatology.Away from work, Dr. Zhou enjoys hiking, fishing and reading. Dr. Zhou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Cheryl Collier
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

    33501 1st Way S., 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheryl Collier is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Collier is currently accepting new patients.

    Boris Lazarev
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Francis

    34503 9th Ave S, Suite 100, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Boris Lazarev, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers patient-centered care for adults, including management of chronic disease and illness prevention.Dr. Lazarev listens attentively to each patient's concerns and addresses them in the best way possible using an individualized treatment plan. His goal is to help each patient live a full life. Dr. Lazarev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Vertigo, and Familial Hypertension.

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    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Advanced in Melorheostosis

    BDC Radiology Inc PS

    1268 E Main St Ste 1, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Ulissey is a Radiologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Ulissey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Distinguished in Melorheostosis
    Distinguished in Melorheostosis

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Manzo is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Manzo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

    Distinguished in Melorheostosis
    Distinguished in Melorheostosis

    Office

    1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Forbus is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Forbus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Distinguished in Melorheostosis
    Distinguished in Melorheostosis

    Union Avenue Open Mri

    2502 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anand Suresh is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Suresh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Visceromegaly, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Radiology

    Vantage Radiology & Diagnostic Services

    533 S 336th St Ste C, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jason Mann is a Radiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Mann has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    Rayus Radiology

    33801 1st Way S Ste 101, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Aymond is a Radiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Aymond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    Vantage Radiology & Diagnostic Services

    533 S 336th St Ste C, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joanna Jeong is a Radiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Jeong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    Rayus Radiology

    33801 1st Way S Ste 101, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nathanial Durkee is a Radiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Durkee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Radiology

    Vantage Radiology & Diagnostic Services

    533 S 336th St Ste C, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Justus is a Radiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Justus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Breast Cancer, Breast Lump, Gallbladder Disease, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Radiology
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Radiology

    Vantage Radiology & Diagnostic Services

    533 S 336th St Ste C, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phil Wu is a Radiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Wu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Herniated Disk, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    Multicare Endocrinology Specialists-Auburn

    202 N Division St Ste 400, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaushik Chatterjee is an Endocrinologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Chatterjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Experienced in Melorheostosis

    BDC Radiology Inc PS

    1268 E Main St Ste 1, 
    Auburn, WA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Blackwelder is a Radiologist in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Blackwelder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Dali E. Chen
    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Endocrinology

    Franciscan Endocrine Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 205, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dali Chen, MD, PhD, FACE, is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes, thyroiddiseases, pituitary diseases, adrenal diseases, osteoporosis, male hypogonadism and lipid disorders. Dr. Chen strives to provide the best endocrine care for his patients with thorough endocrine evaluation, in-depth counseling, appropriate treatment and adequate follow-up. Dr. Chen likes to discuss with his patients their options and welcomes their participation in their own care management. He is fluent in English and Chinese.Dr. Chen is a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (ACE). Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.

    Kadapalakere Reddy
    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Advanced in Melorheostosis

    Franciscan Endocrine Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 205, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kadapalakere Reddy, MD, is board-certified in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism, with fellowship training in endocrine and metabolic disorders.Dr. Reddy delivers the best possible health care to his patients, offering lifelong advocacy for the prevention and management of complications through social, psychological and medical intervention. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, and Graves Disease.

    Zhiyu Wang
    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Melorheostosis
    Endocrinology

    Franciscan Endocrine Associates At St. Joseph

    1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 205, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zhiyu Wang, MD, PhD, specializes in general endocrinology and metabolic disorders. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Wang provides care for a wide range of conditions that include diabetes, lipid disorders, osteoporosis and glandular conditions such as thyroid, pituitary and adrenal diseases. In addition to his medical degree, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and holds a PhD in anatomy and cell biology.Dr. Wang listens to patients and thoroughly discusses conditions and treatment options. He believes in making decisions as a team. For his patients who have long-term endocrine conditions, he strives to make sure they have the most current care to help live a happy and healthy life. Dr. Wang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Internal Medicine
    1608 S J St, Floor 3, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Melorheostosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Melorheostosis
    Family Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Group

    16110 8th Ave Sw, Suite A2, 
    Burien, WA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Larisa Martin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Melorheostosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Hypertension. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Melorheostosis?

    Melorheostosis is a rare bone disease. It causes the abnormal growth of new bone tissue on the surface of existing bones. The new bone has a characteristic appearance on x-rays, often described as "flowing" or like dripping candle wax. The excess bone growth typically occurs on the bones in one arm or leg, although it can also affect the pelvis, breastbone (sternum), ribs, or other bones. (The term "melorheostosis" is derived from the Greek words "melos," which means limb; "rheos," which means flow; and "ostosis," which refers to bone formation.) The abnormal bone growth associated with melorheostosis is noncancerous (benign), and it does not spread from one bone to another.

    When should I see a Melorheostosis doctor near Federal Way, WA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Melorheostosis doctor near Federal Way, WA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Melorheostosis doctors near Federal Way, WA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Melorheostosis doctors near Federal Way, WA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Melorheostosis doctor near Federal Way, WA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Melorheostosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Melorheostosis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Melorheostosis doctor near Federal Way, WA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Melorheostosis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Melorheostosis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Melorheostosis doctors near Federal Way, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Melorheostosis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Melorheostosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Melorheostosis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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