The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Poulsbo, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 88 doctor with experience in Osteoarthritis near Poulsbo, WA. Of these, 63 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 7 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Liberty Knee Center

    20696 Bond Road NE, Suite 205, 
    Poulsbo, WA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John West is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. West is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. West is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Franciscan Orthopedics - Silverdale

    4409 NW Anderson Hill Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hadi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Hadi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    The Doctors Clinic: Salmon Medical Center

    2200 Northwest Myhre Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Rankin is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Rankin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Gorham's Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Rankin is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Rankin is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Proliance Surgeons

    5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Grant Garcia, MD, is a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Garcia’s primary focus for his practice is sports medicine, having a great interest in returning athletes safely to their sport after shoulder, knee and elbow injuries and surgeries. During residency and fellowship, Dr. Garcia trained in numerous advanced sports procedures and techniques. These include cartilage regeneration, meniscus transplantation, multi-ligamentous knee reconstruction and complex limb realignment procedures. In addition, many minimally invasive shoulder procedures, including stemless arthroplasty, stabilization procedures, and rotator cuff revision surgery are part of his expertise. He has special elbow training in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and repair procedures. Dr. Garcia is also fellowship trained in orthobiologic treatments, including stem cell transplantation and PRP, to assist in these surgical procedures, as well as non-operative treatments. Dr. Garcia has authored over 50 publications found in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has also published over a dozen papers on sports medicine that have been featured in ESPN.com, Orthopedics Today and AAOS Now. Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, as well as many collegiate athletes. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Garcia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Proliance Surgeons

    5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I want to provide compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. I am committed to providing you with treatment that leads to a complete recovery and life without pain or restrictions through the most effective, safe, high quality, innovative, and state-of-art methods including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Yi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked. Dr. Yi is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Yi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics

    Franciscan Orthopedics - Silverdale

    4409 NW Anderson Hill Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Moyer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Moyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Franciscan Orthopedics - Silverdale

    4409 NW Anderson Hill Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawson Brown, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine and open and complex shoulder reconstruction.Dr. Brown believes in giving his patients time; not only to adequately hear their symptoms, concerns and goals, but also to provide them education and insight into their condition so they can make informed decisions about their treatment. The best outcomes, whether surgical or non-surgical, depend on mutual respect and understanding, excellent technical ability, clinical acumen and shared accountability.Dr. Brown is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Academy of Orthopedic Sports Medicine.Dr. Brown volunteers his time and expertise as the team physician for South Kitsap High School and Bainbridge High School, and serves on their Athletic Medicine advisory boards.WATCH VIDEO:Dr. Brown explains rotator cuff repair surgery. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

    Franciscan Orthopedics - Silverdale

    4409 NW Anderson Hill Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stacee Kessinger, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle surgery. Her education, as both a physician and orthopedic surgeon, allows her to identify and treat the complex medical, musculoskeletal and neurological problems which can contribute to foot and ankle pathology.Dr. Kessinger's approach to care is, first and foremost, to treat each patient as she would expect a member of her own family to be treated. She believes in spending the time to conduct a thorough medical history and examination of the problem at hand, and she strives to offer both surgical and non-surgical treatment options.Dr. Kessinger believes it is of the utmost importance to provide each patient with the education necessary to fully understand their condition and make an informed treatment decision. She is convinced that patient education and participation are critical elements to a successful outcome.Schedule an orthopedic appointment. Dr. Kessinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Kessinger is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Kessinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Hand Surgery | Orthopedics

    The Doctors Clinic: Salmon Medical Center

    2200 Northwest Myhre Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margaret Jain is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Hand Surgery. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Proliance Surgeons

    5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Our clinic involves all patients intimately in the evaluation and treatment process. We find that many problems can be solved without surgery. There is rarely a ""cookbook"" solution to any orthopedic problem - only the individual one that is right for you. If surgical intervention is required, we are technical experts who pride ourselves on our close doctor-patient relationships and are committed to being with you every step of the way.". Dr. Peterson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Peterson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Proliance Surgeons

    5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    My philosophy of care starts by gaining a thorough understanding of your medical problem and how it affects your enjoyment of daily activities. Once I have an idea of how it impacts your life, I work with you to manage the problem. Together we decide medical and operative treatments which are most suited to your condition and that can best get you back to your previous level of activity. Dr. Downer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Downer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Downer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery

    Proliance Surgeons

    5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, 
    Seattle, WA 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is well known in the community for his expertise in hand surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren’s syndrome, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more. Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approach to carpal tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantage is that it is minimally invasive, and patients generally regain function sooner. Likewise, Dr. Weil is one of the only physicians in Seattle who performs the endoscopic cubital tunnel release surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (or, “cell phone elbow”). Dr. Weil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weil is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis

    Martha And Mary Health Service

    19160 Front St, 
    Poulsbo, WA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Koskella is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Koskella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Poulsbo

    22180 NW Olympic College Way, Suite 102, 
    Poulsbo, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Bechtold, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care for adults.Dr. Bechtold is a firm believer that effective care requires active participation from patients and thoughtful, attentive care from the physician. He feels he is as much a teacher as a healer. To be effective, he must listen to patients and understand that every unique problem requires a unique solution that takes into account the whole person.Dr. Bechtold is a member of the American Medical Association, Washington State Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Bechtold is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Iron Deficiency Anemia, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Bechtold is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bechtold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Poulsbo

    22180 NW Olympic College Way, Suite 102, 
    Poulsbo, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Offers Telehealth

    Connie Tomada, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician. Dr. Tomada believes it is her responsibility to stay current with evidenced-based medicine without losing focus on the most important part of the profession - the patient. Dr. Tomada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Heart Failure. Dr. Tomada is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    The Doctors Clinic: Poulsbo

    19245 Seventh Avenue Northeast, 
    Poulsbo, WA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Mendelsohn is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Mendelsohn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. Dr. Mendelsohn is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Mendelsohn is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Advanced in Osteoarthritis
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    St. Michael Breast Imaging Center - Silverdale

    1780 Northwest Myhre Road, Suite 1220, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tai Luong is a Radiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Luong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Lung Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Pleurisy. Dr. Luong is board certified in Neuroradiology and Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Luong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Orthopedics | Sports Medicine

    Franciscan Orthopedics - Silverdale

    4409 NW Anderson Hill Road, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Duff, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder surgery and sports medicine. His surgical interests include the management of the unstable knee, shoulder and elbow in the competitive athlete. He performs arthroscopic reconstructive surgery on all major joints.Dr. Duff works with an extended team of athletic trainers, physical therapists, physician assistants and office staff optimizing care specific to the unique needs of the individual athlete. His goal is to utilize the team's training and skill to effectively and compassionately serve athletes in their desire to return to play.Dr. Duff is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as well AAOS, WSMA and KCMS.Active in his community, he is the team physician for Olympic College, Kitsap Pumas (PDLS), West Sound Warriors Junior A Hockey team, Klahowya Secondary School and Kitsap Blue Jackets. He also provides physician support for annual events such as wrestling meets and the Triturtle Sprint Triathlon. He is a Level 4 certified ice hockey coach and assistant coach to both his sons' teams. He plays for the Westsound Bone Crushers, but skis and travels with his wife and boys. Dr. Duff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trochlear Dysplasia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Duff is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Duff is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis
    Distinguished in Osteoarthritis

    Master's Orthotics And Prosthetics LLC

    4409 NW Anderson Hill Rd, 
    Silverdale, WA 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Watters Bradley is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Bradley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Osteoarthritis
    Family Medicine

    Sound Family Medicine & Urgent Care

    22180 Olympic College Way NW, Suite 201, 
    Poulsbo, WA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Teresa Andersen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Poulsbo, Washington. Dr. Andersen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Andersen is board certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Osteoarthritis?

    Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disorder. It is due to aging and wear and tear on a joint.

    When should I see an Osteoarthritis doctor near Poulsbo, 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near Poulsbo, 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Poulsbo, 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Poulsbo, 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near Poulsbo, 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 Osteoarthritis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor near Poulsbo, 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis 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 Osteoarthritis doctors near Poulsbo, WA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteoarthritis 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 an Osteoarthritis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteoarthritis 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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