The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors Near Me in Pullman, WA

Dr. Crutcher is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery of the hip and knee. He has advanced training in surgery for arthritis of the hip and knee, including degenerative, traumatic, and congenital conditions. Dr. Crutcher has been in practice at Orthopedic Physician Associates since 1990. He performs more than 400 hip and knee replacement procedures per year. In his practice he uses up-to-date surgical techniques and biomaterials to restore the quality of life for patients who have arthritic conditions of the hip and knee. Dr. Crutcher 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 Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Crutcher is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Crutcher is currently accepting new patients.

Charles A. Peterson II, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty interest and extensive experience in knee and hip replacement, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He has been in practice since 1996.Dr. Peterson believes it is important to listen to his patients, and fully answer their questions. He takes care to understand how an injury or condition is affecting each patient's daily life and activities, and craft a a treatment plan specifically suited to that patient. During his training at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery (New York), he was a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals, and St. John's University.Dr. Peterson also has helped lead Proliance Surgeons, sitting on the Board of Directors from 2004 until 2021, and holding the positions of President and Chairman from 2014 to 2022.  He also served as interim CEO from 2017 to 2019, and in 2021.A lifelong athlete, Dr. Peterson and his wife enjoy all forms of outdoor sports and activities in the Great Northwest. This dovetails nicely with his love of photography. 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.

Dr. Fuchs is a fellowship-trained board certified orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), joint replacement, and sports medicine. Dr. Fuchs completed his fellowship in joint replacement and sports medicine at the prestigious Insall Scott Kelly Institute in New York City. During this time, he worked with the team physicians of the New York Yankees, New York Knicks, and New Jersey Nets. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital level 1 trauma training facility and was awarded the Florida Orthopedic Society Resident Research Paper Award. Dr. Fuchs obtained his medical degree from the Penn State University College of Medicine while being president of his graduating class. He was the recipient of the Dean's Award, the Medical Student Research Award, and the Medical Student Orthopedic Award. Dr. Fuchs received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, where he graduated on the Dean's List and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Fuchs 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, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, and Bursitis. Dr. Fuchs is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fuchs is currently accepting new patients.

My approach to patient care is to focus on the best of available options for the patient on an individual basis. My goal is to provide thorough, compassionate and quality care to my patients. When appropriate, I recommend nonoperative over operative treatment. When operative treatment is needed, I believe it should be performed with technical expertise and followed with a tailored rehabilitation program. I have completed subspecialty fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. My focus is on athletic injuries and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. As an Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners, I treat professional and other athletes as well as nonathletes. I strive to treat each person with the same level of care. Dr. Khalfayan is rated as an Advanced 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, Frozen Shoulder, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Khalfayan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Khalfayan is currently accepting new patients.

Grant Garcia, MD, is a board-certified 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’s outside interests include spending time with his family, wake-boarding, high intensity interval training and travel. He is excited to return to the Seattle area with his wife and their two daughters. 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.

Dr. Seibert is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the medical and surgical treatment of injuries, diseases and other conditions of the foot and ankle. His practice offers a wide range of the most up-to-date care for conditions of the lower extremity, from common ailments to complex foot and ankle trauma. Whether injured on the job or on the field, Dr. Seibert is focused on helping you return to the activities you enjoy. Dr. Seibert enjoys working to help heal foot and ankle conditions because of the variety the specialty provides and the opportunity to take care of both young and aging patients. Dr. Seibert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bunions, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Seibert is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Seibert is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jurek is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in advanced shoulder surgery, arthroscopy and sports medicine. She served as a team physician for the LA Lakers, LA Galaxy and LA Sparks professional sports teams. With each and every patient interaction, she focuses on providing the highest quality of care while fostering an honest, informed relationship and dialogue. As a physician and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jurek's goal is to return her patients to their activities as safely and efficiently as possible. Dr. Jurek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Jurek is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jurek is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and elbow surgery. Dr. Weil is well known in the community for his expertise in treating complex conditions of the upper extremity. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, Dupuytren’s disease, 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 median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel and endoscopic cubital tunnel release for treatment of ulnar nerve compression at the cubital tunnel. Endoscopic carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approaches to carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantages are that the endoscopic approach is minimally invasive, less painful, and allows for a quicker recovery and return to work and sports.Dr. Weil completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. He then worked at the world renowned National Institutes of Health performing research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He then completed his medical education and received a Doctorate of Medicine from New York University’s School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, New York. While in residency, Dr. Weil completed specialized training in orthopaedic trauma surgery at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the busiest and most respected trauma centers in the country. He also participated in the orthopedic care of the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Alley Dance Company.After residency, Dr. Weil went on to complete a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Weil has published several scientific papers and presented his research in the field of upper extremity trauma at national meetings.During his fellowship Dr. Weil and his family fell in love with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and settled in Seattle after joining Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. On weekends in the winter, you can find Dr. Weil, his wife, and five kids racing down Crystal Mountain. Dr. Weil enjoys alpine and backcountry skiing, hiking in the mountains, tennis and cycling. He has completed multiple marathons and triathlons including Ironman Canada in Whistler, BC. He has also spent time trekking in the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal, Torres del Paine in Chile, and the Inca Trail in Machu Pichu, Peru. 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.

John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

I am proud to offer the highest quality specialty care of your hand, shoulder and elbow disorders. In addition to caring for such disorders in both the child and the adult, I offer state-of-the-art fracture care, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery of both the upper and lower extremities.I earned my medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio, after which I completed my orthopedic surgical residency training at the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. During my training, I served locally at Harborview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Hospital, and the Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital.After my general orthopedics training, I was accepted at Harvard Medical School’s Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship where I served on the staff of Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston and the VA Boston Healthcare System.During my tenure in Boston, I performed complex adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery, working amongst and learning from world leaders in the subspecialty. While in Boston, I also qualified for and competed in the 114th running of the Boston Marathon.I grew up in Shoreline, WA, and am quite happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest for good. Outside of medicine, I enjoys many sports including skiing, golf, running and tennis. My greatest pride is my wonderful wife and lifetime best friend, Mary, and our wonderful children. Dr. Ruhlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Ruhlman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ruhlman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Galle developed his passion for hand surgery early in his medical training and enjoys treating patients through a combination of patient-focused care, lifelong learning, and a comprehensive team approach from injury to return to sports. He embodies a firm belief that achieving optimal results will positively impact all areas of patients’ lives – both professionally and recreationally. Dr. Galle is rated as an Experienced 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 Synovitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Galle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Galle is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Yi, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with additional advanced training in foot and ankle surgery. He provides compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. He is 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 provides both nonoperative and operative treatment strategies for the whole gamut of foot & ankle problems. He also offers numerous less invasive and minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques that can lead to faster recovery, lower infection risk, and much smaller scars while still having the same (or better) results compared to more traditional, more invasive techniques.Dr. Yi grew up in Tacoma, WA, where he attended high school at Bellarmine Preparatory School. He graduated as valedictorian and received the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California (USC) where he earned degrees in Biological Sciences and Business Administration and achieved summa cum laude. He then earned his medical degree at USC Keck School of Medicine where he was awarded a year of research funding through the Dean’s Research Scholar program and made significant contributions towards the advancement of orthopedic surgery by authoring numerous research publications. Dr. Yi completed his general orthopedic surgery training at the prestigious University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center where he served as the administrative chief resident in addition to honing his surgical skills and clinical acumen under world-renowned leaders in orthopedic surgery. He then selected for additional training at Harvard Brigham & Women’s Hospital, where he honed a diverse set of Foot & Ankle surgical skills under the mentorship of leaders in the field. He is well-trained in procedures ranging from novel minimally invasive techniques to major reconstructive procedures such as total ankle arthroplasty and deformity correction. As Pacific Northwest natives, Dr. Yi and his wife are excited to return to the community in which they cherished their most formative years. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, cooking, and cycling. 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.

Dr. Abdul-Jabbar seeks to provide individualized care to each of his patients, which is increasingly important with the wide variety of treatment options available. Each person comes into a spinal consultation with a unique constellation of personal, physical and medical backgrounds. Dr. Abdul-Jabbar will work to integrate all of these considerations in helping patients achieve their health-care goals. His personal interests include cycling, yoga and camping. Dr. Abdul-Jabbar uses the Swedish Digital Surgical Journey to guide his practice and maintain consistent communication with his patients throughout their care. This includes offering virtual visits to patients, timely access to information, and interactive messages, check-ins, and reminders, allowing patients to become custodians of their own care. Dr. Abdul 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 Diskitis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Abdul is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Abdul is currently accepting new patients.

My goal is to help individuals improve their quality of life by helping them regain function and decrease pain through non-surgical management of spine and musculoskeletal disorders. My practice focuses on optimizing exercise and physical therapy, spinal and joint injections, and medication management as well as electrodiagnostic medicine to diagnose and treat painful and debilitating conditions of muscles, joints, and nerves. Whether the patient wants to get back into sports or exercise--or just wants to be able to take a walk or make a meal with less discomfort, I will work with them to develop a treatment plan to help them reach those goals. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Scoliosis. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

I work to communicate the cause and solutions of each problem to help patients heal. Dr. Alexander's medical interests include: foot and ankle fractures, tendon problems, bunions, hammertoes and deformity reconstruction. Dr. Alexander 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 Bunions, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis. Dr. Alexander is board certified in American Board Of Foot And Ankle Surgery. Dr. Alexander is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Johnston, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult joint reconstruction with a focus on total hip replacement and complex revisions.Dr. Johnston provides leading-edge robotic arm-assisted joint replacement, including total knee, partial knee and total hip, for appropriate patients. He is also board-certified in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and specializes arthroscopic surgery of the hip, knee and shoulder.Dr. Johnston utilizes the anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty and instructs this less invasive, muscle-sparing technique to surgeons across the country. He enjoys caring for patients from all walks of life and strives to provide efficient, thorough and compassionate care.Dr. Johnston completed a fellowship at the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, a FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence, where he served as the team physician for the L.A. Galaxy and Chivas USA Major League Soccer teams, the U.S. Men's and Women's National Soccer Teams and the Pepperdine University and Santa Monica Community College athletic departments.Dr. Johnston is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.WATCH A VIDEO:Dr. Johnston explains Robotic Arm-Assisted Joint Replacement. Dr. Johnston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Johnston is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hulst is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. In addition to his special interest in joint replacement, Dr. Hulst enjoys fracture care and general orthopaedics. Dr. Hulst attended medical school and did his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of California, San Diego. He completed a fellowship at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he trained with internationally recognized leaders in joint replacement. His experience focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques, rapid recovery protocols, revision replacement surgery, and complex primary joint reconstruction. Dr. Hulst believes it’s important to consider each patient’s unique goals and expectations. He wants his patients to play a key role in the decision-making process, educating them on both surgical and non-surgical treatment options in order for them to make informed healthcare choices. Dr. Hulst enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and two children. His interests include snowboarding, skiing, camping, and running. Dr. Hulst is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Hulst is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Hulst is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Holland’s practice emphasis is on the knee and shoulder. He manages issues related to sports medicine, overuse, and aging in addition to general trauma to these areas. His pre-medical education was in engineering, which shaped his approach to these problems. Dr. Holland 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 Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Holland is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Holland is currently accepting new patients.

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.