Joshua Johnston is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Johnston is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Tamurian is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tamurian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Desmoid Tumor, Hip Replacement, and Osteotomy. Dr. Tamurian is currently accepting new patients.

John Steedman, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement of the hip and knee, sports medicine and arthroscopy, and trauma reconstruction.His philosophy has always been to integrate a patient's orthopedic treatment into his or her overall health plan. He feels strongly that it is essential to maintain the highest level of physical activity possible regardless of one's age. Such activity benefits the whole person in numerous ways including improved balance, psychological well-being, and improved immune function. Intervention may be as simple as exercise modification or as complex as advanced joint reconstruction. Dr. Steedman will always choose the most conservative means available that also offers a high likelihood of success. He considers it a privilege and a blessing to be able to serve his patients and his community in the specialty of orthopedic surgery.Dr. Steedman has tried to live according to the same principles he advocates to his patients, by participating in a daily exercise routine. He enjoys golf, the outdoors, traveling, playing with his grandsons, and scuba diving. Dr. Steedman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Melanie Orencia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milton, Washington. Dr. Orencia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Orencia is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Gray, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and general orthopedic care. As an orthopedist with over 25 years of experience serving the Tacoma community, he brings a uniquely holistic skill set to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients. His goal is to team with his patients and their families to accurately and clearly define their problems, provide understandable treatment options, and to carry out the plan with professional, precise and expert care. His first goal is to avoid surgery, but when it’s necessary, he has the perspective to advise the best surgical procedure for each patient. He meticulously oversees the rehab and recovery phase of his patients to get them back to their best selves as soon as possible.Dr. Gray consults and instructs courses on spine reconstruction techniques for Stryker Spine, a medical device manufacturer. He shares his orthopedic knowledge by volunteering as a sports medicine consultant for Bellarmine Preparatory School.He is an active participant in his community school and church. Together with his wife and six children, he enjoys a wide range of family activities, mostly involving the great outdoors. He is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home. Dr. Gray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Praveen Kanneganti is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kanneganti is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Franceschina is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Franceschina 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. Franceschina is currently accepting new patients.

Erin Moyer is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Moyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Moyer 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. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

Brendon Hutchinson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hutchinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Drowsiness, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Meige Disease. Dr. Hutchinson is currently accepting new patients.

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

Michael J. Martin, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with advanced training in spinal medicine and surgical techniques for the treatment of degenerative conditions and fractures of the spine. He is professionally interested in spine treatment innovations with a focus on minimally invasive procedures.He has been a surgeon since 1992 and sees himself as a teacher and facilitator in helping people heal themselves. That’s why his high quality, compassionate care includes spending time educating patients about their condition and providing a personalized treatment plan that works for them.Dr. Martin was previously an investigator in a nationwide FDA clinical trial involving a less invasive lumbar spinal stenosis treatment that he helped develops. He is actively involved in developing other innovative treatments and devices for the treatment of diseases and conditions of the spine. He is a Peer Reviewer for the official journal of the NASS, The Spine Journal, and continues to publish articles in orthopedic journals and present community lectures on various lumbar and cervical spine topics.In addition to his community volunteer efforts at Bellarmine Preparatory School, he is an acting Board Member for Commencement Bay Rowing Club. He previously coached youth sports for local community baseball teams and basketball at Saint Patrick’s Catholic School in Tacoma. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and children, biking, skiing, and cooking. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Anthony VanBergeyk, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose clinical interests include virtually all aspects of orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, traumatic injuries, knee arthroscopy as well as knee and hip replacement surgery. He feels blessed to be a part of the greater Puyallup medical community and he looks forward to providing individualized, patient-centered education and healthcare for many years to come.Dr. VanBergeyk was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. He moved with his family to the Pacific Northwest in 2005. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, golfing, camping, and hiking. He is also an avid sports fan. He is actively involved in his local church as well as serving at the South Hill food bank and volunteering at his children’s school and Girl Scout activities. Dr. Vanbergeyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Wendy Heusch, DO, is a Pacific Northwest native, originally from Oregon. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound where she played volleyball on the 1993 NAIA Championship team. Her orthopedic training has taken her from West Coast to East Coast and although she enjoyed each area of the country, she believes there is no place quite like the Northwest.Her practice interests include treating all sports related injuries, with special interests in the shoulder and knee. She completed an Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship at Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia where she learned from some of the most respected arthroscopic surgeons in the country about the latest techniques in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. These include all arthroscopic surgery of the rotator cuff and other disorders of the shoulder including dislocations and instability, as well as ACL surgery of the knee. She is also experienced in treating work related injuries of the shoulder and knee. She understands the unique circumstances surrounding work related injuries and helps her patients navigate the L&I process.Dr. Heusch has pursued and obtained subspecialty board certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This subspecialty certificate is for board certified orthopedic surgeons who have demonstrated qualifications in sports medicine beyond those expected of other orthopedic surgeons. This includes additional training, a practice characterized by a volume of cases in sports medicine, and by passing an exam administered nationally by the AOBOS.Being an athlete herself, she enjoys treating the needs and injuries of all types of athletes, from high school players to the recreational athlete. She has also spent a portion of her fellowship with the team physician for the Washington Redskins learning about the care of the professional athlete. Dr. Heusch enjoys being a part of the Rainier Orthopedic Institute team and serving the Puyallup community.In her free time, Dr. Heusch enjoys gardening and throwing pottery, and spending time outdoors. She is also an avid supporter of local animal rescues.“I believe in treating my patients as a whole person and that there is more to being healthy than just the absence of disease. By looking beyond just the symptoms and by considering all aspects of a patient’s lifestyle, I strive to work with my patients as part of a team so we can better understand and work towards accomplishing their goals.” – Dr. Wendy Heusch, DO. Dr. Heusch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Sravya Vajapey, MD, has Midwestern roots—she is originally from Ohio, where she graduated from The Ohio State University with a Summa Cum Laude in Biomedical Engineering and Research Distinction in Materials Science and Engineering. She spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in the Midwest and Northeast. Being an avid hiker, she gravitated to Puyallup because of the amazing green outdoor spaces in Washington and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.Her practice interests include treating knee, hip, and shoulder arthritis along with lower extremity fractures and trauma. She completed a Joint Replacement Fellowship at Harvard University (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) in Boston, MA, where she learned from the best joint replacement surgeons in the country about not only the latest techniques in total and partial joint replacement but also how to take care of complications of joint replacement surgery. She is also experienced in trauma, fractures and work related injures of the shoulder, hip, and knee. Dr. Vajapey contributes to the latest innovations in orthopedic surgery and actively researches new treatment methods for arthritis. She has published over 50 research articles and written many book chapters in orthopedic surgery.​Dr. Vajapey enjoys painting, running, writing, and spending time outdoors.  She is an avid supporter of equal rights for all and welcomes patients from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Dr. Vajapey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Eric Puttler, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who performs anterior approach total hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy to include ACL reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy to include rotator cuff repair, and provides fracture care to include distal radius fractures, collarbone fractures, and proximal humerus fractures. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery he had several duty assignment in the US Army, including a year in Iraq in command of a Forward Surgical Team. Dr. Puttler has three beautiful daughters who keep him and his wife busy. He enjoys snow skiing, waterskiing, and all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Dr. Puttler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Corie Sandall is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Sandall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Sandall is currently accepting new patients.

Archana Rajan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Rajan has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Rajan is currently accepting new patients.

Kamyar Vaziri is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Vaziri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Vaziri is currently accepting new patients.

Geoffrey Mcnicoll is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Mcnicoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sciatica. Dr. Mcnicoll is currently accepting new patients.