Eric Secrist, MD, was born and raised in Washington and spent a decade receiving his medical training on the east coast before returning home to begin his practice. This included training with the Rothman Institute and OrthoCarolina, two of the largest private practice orthopedic groups in the country. He also received fellowship training at the Carilion Clinic focusing on hip and knee replacements and revisions, with a particular focus on the anterior approach to the hip. His philosophy is focused on treating each patient as an individual and empowering them to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. He works closely with a large team to ensure that all nonoperative treatment is attempted before considering surgery. If patients elect to move forward with surgery, he works closely with primary care providers to evaluate the whole patient – not just their orthopedic condition – and optimize their physical and mental health before surgery. During surgery, he employs a multimodal approach incorporating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management to help patients take as few opioids as possible and speed their road to recovery. The best part of his job is when people come back to his clinic with photos of themselves enjoying an activity they couldn’t do before their surgery. If you do – be prepared for him to ask for copies! Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife Taylre who is a physical therapist at Proliance Skagit Northwest Physical Therapy, as well as their two children. He also enjoys running, skiing, enjoying the many outdoor activities Washington offers, and following PNW sports teams, particularly the University of Washington. Dr. Secrist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Stacia Smith, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement of the hip and knee. She enjoys working with people of all ages, whether it is helping a child with congenital problems or an elderly person with fractures, or arthritic problems. She enjoys helping patients decide on the options that will be most beneficial to that individual’s lifestyle. Her goal is to make her patients as functional as possible and help them return to the lifestyle they desire.As a surgeon, Dr. Smith believes it is important to not only diagnose the injury but also how it impacts the patient’s quality of life. She feels that no two patients are alike, and neither are their lifestyles. She strives to treat the person instead of just the injury, because that is when you can really make a difference.Before she began fighting orthopedic injuries, she was fighting fires as a volunteer firefighter. While orthopedic surgery isn’t always a life or death situation, it can certainly be exciting. There are few things she finds more rewarding than making a significant difference in improving a patient’s quality of life.Dr. Smith and her husband love to spend time outdoors. Whether they are snow skiing, horseback riding, or taking walks along the river with their son and dogs, they enjoy the beauty of the Northwest. She also enjoys ethnic foods, especially Thai. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Richard Williamson is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Williamson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Blount Disease, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Williamson is currently accepting new patients.

Jhoanna Santos is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Santos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Gastroparesis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Santos is currently accepting new patients.

As a fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation and interventional spine specialist, Herbie Yung, MD, has extensive knowledge of the latest treatments and techniques for chronic bone, joint, muscle, and nerve-related pain. He offers a broad range of nonsurgical treatment options and pain diagnostics, including epidural steroid injections, facet joint and sacroiliac joint injections, electromyography and nerve conduction studies, nerve blocks, platelet-rich plasma therapy, radiofrequency ablation, basivertebral nerve ablation and spinal cord stimulator implantation. Dr. Yung takes a comprehensive approach to patient care, finding the root source of pain and working closely with his patients to ensure they can have reduced pain and improved lives. A graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, Dr. Yung attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine to earn his medical degree. He then underwent residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After completing his residency, Dr. Yung received extensive specialty training at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles in the form of a pain medicine fellowship. When he is not helping his patients, Dr. Yung enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and his dog. Dr. Yung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Herniated Disk.

Camille Connelly, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and sports-related injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Connelly has extensive training in surgical and nonsurgical foot and ankle treatments, including fracture care, ligament and tendon reconstruction, achilles tendon repair, total ankle replacement and fusion, ankle arthroscopy, bunion correction and flatfoot reconstruction. She also performs knee replacement surgery and takes general orthopedic call, treating fractures throughout the musculoskeletal system.  Her approach to patient care is focused on accurate diagnosis and educating her patients about their conditions and injuries so they can play an active role in the decision-making process and treatment plan. Dr. Connelly's goal is to reduce pain and increase function to get patients back on their feet so they can return to the activities they love.Dr. Connelly attended the University of Washington for her undergraduate studies, where she was an NCAA Division I track and cross country athlete and academic all-star. She went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. After completing her residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she also completed a one-year UOREF orthopedic research fellowship, Dr. Connelly underwent an additional year of fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.In her spare time, Dr. Connelly stays active by running, hiking, traveling and enjoying the outdoors. She also loves the water and enjoys eating seafood, scuba diving, boating and crabbing. Dr. Connelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Jacob Gorbaty, MD, enjoys working with patients and families toward the goal of leading active, healthy, and fulfilling lifestyles. Dr. Gorbaty believes this can be achieved in many ways through the combination of collaboration, education, and treatment.Medicine is a team sport including himself, primary care, nurses, radiologists, medical assistants, physical therapists and, the most important member - the patient. Because of this, Dr. Gorbaty believes it is especially important to listen to the patient, understand how their life is affected, and learn more about their short and long-term goals. In this way, the patient helps to guide and direct the course of care.Knowledgeable patients are empowered to make the best decisions regarding their care. Therefore, he first takes the time to describe his diagnostic process, the physical exam, and any advanced testing. Next, he wants his patients to understand what the condition is and how it developed. Then he tries to lay out treatment options and present an honest assessment of the risks and benefits of each. Lastly, he explains the scope of the recovery process and realistic possible outcomes.Treatment begins with diagnosis, which involves a comprehensive evaluation. Many of the conditions he encounters can be treated by non-surgical techniques and he believes it is important to use the tools he has to avoid unnecessary surgical risks. When surgery is the recommended course, he combines proven time-tested principles with cutting-edge techniques.Dr. Gorbaty loves working with his patients who often share similar interests, who lead or have led active lives, and who want to get back to doing so. He enjoys building a relationship and learning what is important to them; what their passions and goals are. This gives him purpose and drives him to deliver the best care possible.Dr. Gorbaty enjoys hiking, snowboarding, camping, kayaking, climbing, and cycling with his wife (a pediatrician) and their dog. They also enjoy travel, film and food. Dr. Gorbaty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Frozen Shoulder.

Michael Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Cindy E. Bullock, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in the care of fractures, sports injuries, heel pain, and bunions. She finds it gratifying to share in each person’s path toward foot and ankle health. She looks forward to using her experience and training to work with each individual and provide them with effective, personalized care.Dr. Bullock worked for four years as a podiatric surgeon at ABQ Health Partners in New Mexico. She also served as chief of staff at Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2008. She is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association.She was born and raised in San Diego, California. She completed her undergraduate education in California. She lived in Canterbury, England while completing post-baccalaureate studies in medical biochemistry. Since then, her education and work as a podiatric surgeon have taken her to Pennsylvania, Utah, New Mexico, and now, Skagit Valley, Washington. When not working, she enjoys travel, hiking, and watching football. She is an avid fan of the San Diego Chargers. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia.

Christopher Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Yujin Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sitosterolemia. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Oates is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Oates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

Daniel Hanesworth is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Hanesworth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Curtis Rodin is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Rodin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Michael Picco is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Picco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Picco is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Sheu is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Sheu has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sheu is currently accepting new patients.

Jimmy Dang is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Dang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dang is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander Willis is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Willis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Bone Tumor, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Willis is currently accepting new patients.

Kaarsten Lang is an Orthopedics provider in Burlington, Washington. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Lang is currently accepting new patients.

Morgan Merrill is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burlington, Washington. Dr. Merrill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Carbuncle, Kidney Stones, and Sciatica. Dr. Merrill is currently accepting new patients.