The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors near Phoenix, AZ

Dr. Lloyd Champagne's roots are in Louisiana, where he completed both his undergraduate degree and medical school at Louisiana State University. He completed his residency in general surgery at Charity Hospital in downtown New Orleans.After a year of teaching general and trauma surgery at LSU, he moved to Pittsburgh to complete a plastic surgery fellowship, along with a hand and microsurgery fellowship. He is board certified in plastic surgery with a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery. Dr. Champagne has been a Phoenician since 1999, with a strong focus on plastic and hand reconstructive surgery.I believe that being trusted with the surgical care of a patient is a privilege that demands the creation of rapport and incites excellence. I am committed to providing cutting edge, innovative treatment for elective and traumatic procedures alike. I prize offering patient care in a responsive and comprehensive manner while treating from a research-based standpoint that is rooted in superior education. As the patient, you deserve the highest quality of care and the marriage of my exceptional education and invaluable experience in the field of hand and microsurgery equip me to provide just that. It is my philosophy that a goal is most effectively reached when provider and patient work together, so I look forward to fully investing in your procedure and care. Now that you are in our good hands, we can focus on mending yours!. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, and Tissue Biopsy.

A Message from Michael Wilmink, M.D.At six years old, I decided I wanted to be a Brain Surgeon. I obviously didn't know what that meant at that age. I played water polo from a very young age and at age 15 started playing on the national team. I played on that team through my third year in medical school. We traveled around the world to play and always had our team physicians with us. The exposure to that profession peaked my interest. The sports side of the profession and the daily problem-solving confirmed my decision to go into orthopedic surgery. Nothing ever presents the same in orthopedics. I like getting people back to doing what they love. I have a commitment to my patients to get them back to where they want to be. The best day for me is when I see a patient walk into my office that was in ICU for 3 months and we didn't know if that person would live or die. You become emotionally involved with those patients. I treat my patients like family. First and foremost, I'm interested in you as a person. My first question when you come into my office is about what you do, what you enjoy doing, not about your injury. But paying attention to the personal side doesn't mean that I am not in touch with the latest orthopedic techniques. Dr. Wilmink is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

A Message from David Ott, M.D.I was always interested in learning about the human body and I was really good at science. But I think I even surprised myself at age 16, when my high school guidance counselor asked what I wanted to be and I said a doctor. My mom was shocked, too. I am from a family of 6 kids and because I didn't get into a lot of trouble, I kind of flew under the radar. After that declaration, I was committed. I went to UC Riverside for pre-med. On the first day of freshman year, they told the 144 kids in the bio-med department that only 24 of us would be admitted to UCLA medical school. As it turned out, 20 of us were admitted. I entered med school thinking I'd become an internist. During my rotations though, I found that we were treating a lot of patients but not curing them. In orthopedics, we were fixing people. When anyone asks me now what kind of surgery I do, I say, those that work. I like to make people feel better.My driving force every day is to provide the best possible care to my patients. My litmus test on every patient is whether or not I'd follow that treatment plan on myself. If the answer is no, then I won't do it. I love this profession far more than most people do. My goal is to preserve quality medicine in our community. I am confident that my patients would agree that I deliver that. While I am very proud of the diplomas on my wall, nothing beats the drawer and wall full of letters from patients and their families telling me that I've changed their lives. Dr. Ott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

I enjoy exercising, playing pool, and spending time with my friends and family including my loving wife and our dogs. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, and Hip Replacement.

I enjoy running, golfing, skiing, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. Dr. Vira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Besides my clinical practice, I enjoy performing research and contributing to the Orthopaedic literature. While in medical school, I also obtained a Masters in Health Science (MHS) degree in addition to my MD at the Yale University School of Medicine. I am a well published author in orthopaedics and I have 30+ peer reviewed manuscripts and textbook chapters and 50+ academic presentations at the national level. Outside of work, I enjoy playing soccer, a sport I played at the Division I level at Harvard. I also enjoy watching all kinds of sports, in particular European soccer, the NFL, NHL, and NBA. Aside from sports, I love spending time with friends and family, particularly since I grew up in the Valley of the Sun. Most recently, I have been enjoying all that the Phoenix Metro area has to offer as it has changed a lot since I returned to Phoenix. Dr. Siller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

I enjoy history, music, reading, hockey, collecting antiques, canoeing, and swimming. Dr. Mckee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Infectious Arthritis, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Allen Liu is board certified in plastic surgery, and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery; with an emphasis in reconstructive surgery, peripheral nerve surgery and aesthetic surgery. He did his undergraduate study at the University of California, Los Angeles, and received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Harvard, and then hand surgery fellowship training at UCLA in Los Angeles. Dr. Liu joined the Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery in 2012. Dr. Liu's specialties include plastic and reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, peripheral nerve surgery, aesthetic surgery hand and wrist surgery, and congenital hand anomalies.I believe that being trusted with the surgical care of a patient is a privilege that demands the creation of rapport and incites excellence. I am committed to providing cutting edge, innovative treatment for elective and traumatic procedures alike. I prize offering patient care in a responsive and comprehensive manner while treating from a research-based standpoint that is rooted in superior education. As the patient, you deserve the highest quality of care and the marriage of my exceptional education and invaluable experience in the field of hand and microsurgery equip me to provide just that. It is my philosophy that a goal is most effectively reached when provider and patient work together, so I look forward to fully investing in your procedure and care. Now that you are in our good hands, we can focus on mending yours!. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Fasciotomy.

TODD A. RICHARDS, MD, MBA Reconstructive Hand Surgery Specialties: Upper extremity trauma Vascular disorders of the upper extremity Congenital hand surgery Peripheral nerve surgery Aesthetic surgery Dr. Todd A. Richards is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and holds additional board certification in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Richards is fellowship trained in disorders of the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow and microsurgery. Dr. Richards completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University. He spent a year doing basic science research at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, before matriculating at the Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, a distinction earned by top medical students. Following medical school, Dr. Richards completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. He also completed a two-year full-time MBA program at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Richards then spent time as a visiting fellow in Hand Surgery at the Institut de la Main in Paris, France under the direction of Dr. Caroline LeClercq and also as a visiting Aesthetic Surgery Fellow at the Clinique Alphand in Paris under the direction of Dr. Bernard Cornette de Saint Cyr. Following his time in Paris, he returned to the United States to complete an ACGME approved fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Originally from Mount Shasta, CA, Dr. Richards has had the opportunity to live and travel throughout the United States and abroad. He is an avid runner, having completed dozens of marathons. He is also an accomplished hiker, completing the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail in a single season through-hike. He is a husband and the father of four wonderful children, including twin girls. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Synovitis, Rhizarthrosis, Tissue Biopsy, and Fasciotomy.

Michael Larsen is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Larsen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Synovitis. Dr. Larsen is currently accepting new patients.

I believe that being trusted with the surgical care of a patient is a privilege that demands the creation of rapport and incites excellence. I am committed to providing cutting edge, innovative treatment for elective and traumatic procedures alike. I prize offering patient care in a responsive and comprehensive manner while treating from a research-based standpoint that is rooted in superior education. As the patient, you deserve the highest quality of care and the marriage of my exceptional education and invaluable experience in the field of hand and microsurgery equip me to provide just that. It is my philosophy that a goal is most effectively reached when provider and patient work together, so I look forward to fully investing in your procedure and care. Now that you are in our good hands, we can focus on mending yours!. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, Synovitis, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Steven Bastian's roots are in Michigan. He played both football and baseball for Kalamazoo College while completing his undergraduate degree. He went on to complete graduate and medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine, while publishing several articles in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.Dr. Bastian moved to Arizona, where he completed an orthopaedic research fellowship, followed by his internship at Maricopa Medical Center. He then moved to Denver to complete his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Colorado Health Science Center.During residency, his interests in hand and microvascular surgery grew. He then went on to complete the Emanuel B. Kaplan Fellowship in Hand Surgery at New York University's Hospital for Joint Diseases, before moving back to Phoenix and joining the Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery.I believe that being trusted with the surgical care of a patient is a privilege that demands the creation of rapport and incites excellence. I am committed to providing cutting edge, innovative treatment for elective and traumatic procedures alike. I prize offering patient care in a responsive and comprehensive manner while treating from a research-based standpoint that is rooted in superior education. As the patient, you deserve the highest quality of care and the marriage of my exceptional education and invaluable experience in the field of hand and microsurgery equip me to provide just that. It is my philosophy that a goal is most effectively reached when provider and patient work together, so I look forward to fully investing in your procedure and care. Now that you are in our good hands, we can focus on mending yours!. Dr. Bastian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

He specializes in specialty orthopedic cases such as: fractures (including rib, scapula, proximal humerus, pelvis ring, acetabular, lower extremity, and foot & ankle), foot and ankle problems, malunions (fractures that heal with angulation, rotation, or shortening), nonunion (fractures that don't heal or heal with pain), post traumatic arthritis, amputations, osteomyelitis, and leg length asymmetry (one leg shorter or longer than the other). Dr. Jones is a member of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Medical Association (AMA), American Orthopedic Association (AOA), Own the Bone (AOA), American College of Surgery (ACS), ACS National Trauma Research Action Plan (NTRAP), American Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), AO/ASIF North America Alumni Association, AO/ASIF North America Lecturer (AONA), Arizona Orthopedic Society (AZOS), State Trauma Advisory Board (STAB), Arizona Medical Society (AMS), Orthopedic Research Society (ORS), Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA), Orthopedic Trauma Research Consortium (OTRC), Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC), North American Spine Society (NASS), Western Orthopedic Association (WOA). He received his BA Biology from DePauw University 1987, BS Biochemistry from Indiana University in 1988, MD from Indiana University in 1992. He completed his training in Orthopedic Surgery from the San Francisco Orthopedic Residency Program in 1997 and Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship (OTA) in Orthopedic Trauma (Advanced Clinical Experience) from the prestigious Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington in 1998. His awards include Distinguished Visiting Professor, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, OTA/DOD 2008; best clinical instructor, orthopedic surgery, Grand Rapids Education and Research Program (GRMEP) in 2015 and orthopedic surgery, University of Arizona – Phoenix 2017. He has been Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at GRMEP/MSU 2007-20125 and University of Arizona – Phoenix 2016-2019. He has served as president and committee chair of numerous medical societies and editor of numerous orthopedic journals and books.Dr. Jones' care philosophy is to utilize his years of learning, experience, and teaching to provide the best individual care for a patient based upon their expectations, job/profession, age, needs and wants. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Infectious Arthritis, Fractured Spine, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy.

Andrew Blount, MD is a faculty physician with Dignity Health Medical group in the department of Plastic Surgery at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Blount's expertise includes plastic, hand, and reconstructive surgery and is board certified in plastic surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Arizona and completed is training in plastic surgery at Michigan State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Miami and Jackson Hospital.Dr. Blount's special interests include nerve surgery, which encompasses brachial plexopathy and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Blount is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Nerve Decompression.

St. Joseph's Orthopedic Clinic provides quality healthcare for management of injuries related to trauma and sports activities. The Orthopedic Team believes in integrated care and patient management through communication and collaboration with medical staff, clinical staff, administrative staff, support services and the patient and their family. The level of care is in accordance with the specific need of the patient and will vary with diagnosis, patient condition, healthcare and psychosocial status, physician orders, and recommendations of the multi-disciplinary team.St.Joseph's Orthopedic Clinic also maintains a 24 hour physician on call service. Dr. Sochacki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Earl Feng is an Orthopedics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Feng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Feng is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Robert Burnham is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint and general orthopedics, including caring for various ailments of the hip and knee in adults. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association.Dr. Burnham treats a myriad of conditions, including but not limited to hip and knee arthritis, failed hip and knee replacements (re-do or revision surgery), lower extremity fractures (hip, femur, knee, tibia, ankle). He has extensive training in several surgical procedures, including total and partial knee replacements, and anterior approach hip replacements. In addition, he is well-trained with robotic assisted joint replacement.For his total knee replacement surgery, he utilizes a muscle sparing approach, which does not involve any cutting of muscles, tendons, or ligaments. For his total hip replacement surgery, he uses an anterior (front of hip) based approach, which is also a muscle sparing approach. As an orthopedic doctor, patient care is always at the forefront of Dr. Burnham’s mind, and he believes that each and every patient should be treated as if they were his own family. He believes that each patient should have a thorough understanding of their specific condition and be able to choose the best treatment option for themselves. Dr. Burnham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Brent Schultz is a Plastic Surgeon in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Schultz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, Compartment Syndrome, and Synovitis. Dr. Schultz is currently accepting new patients.

Spending time with family and friends, golfing, fly-fishing, skiing, camping, travel, music, building and doing odd jobs around the house. I have never seen a movie I did not like and love watching sports. I enjoy teaching and continuous learning. I actively participate in shoulder research and product development. I really like my job but I love life. Dr. Harmsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Family time, golf, exercise, mountain biking, skiing, travel. Teaching and lecturing. Product development in orthopedic surgery. I find research in orthopedic care and inventing new products that help people recover quicker with better outcome very rewarding. Dr. Lederman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.