Clayton B. Brandes, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of patients with foot and ankle problems, as well as fractures of the upper and lower extremities. He stays up to date on current and emerging technologies and treatments for athletic and traumatic injuries, acquired deformities and arthritis of the foot and ankle. He believes that patients need to be active participants in their care. He thoroughly explains an injury or condition so that patients are better able to select their best treatment options and more actively participate in their rehabilitation and recovery. Dr. Brandes enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, hiking, cooking, and perfecting the art of barbecue. He was a competitive runner through high school and into college and is still an avid runner. Dr. Brandes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

Dayne Mickelson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports medicine and complex arthroscopic surgery. He has a special interest in knee preservation procedures including cartilage repair and transplantation, multi-ligament reconstruction, as well as biologic treatments. He also focuses on general orthopedics including acute or chronic knee and shoulder problems, pediatric injuries and fracture care.Dr. Mickelson’s philosophy is based on education and individualized care plans. His practice focuses on accessibility, convenience and a friendly atmosphere where a patient is treated like family. Dr. Mickelson believes in a shared decision-making model, where the treatment plan is customized based on an individual’s aspirations and goals. He finds great satisfaction in helping patients return to the activities they enjoy and providing a truly outstanding experience from beginning to end.Dr. Mickelson has authored over a dozen papers on orthopedics, education and technology as well as written textbook chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has published in Orthopedics, the Journal of Surgical Education, the Journal of Hand Surgery and The American Journal of Sports Medicine.Dr. Mickelson has a passion for sports. He was a four-year letter winner on the Lehigh University men’s basketball team, winning the Patriot League championship and playing in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament (“March Madness”) his junior year. Dr. Mickelson previously served as team physician for Duke University’s football, basketball, and lacrosse teams, as well as for North Carolina Central University’s football team. He is currently the team doctor for Redmond High School.Dr. Mickelson was born the eldest of three boys outside of Milwaukee, WI. When he was young, he and his family moved to Woodinville, WA, where his family still resides. He and his family are excited to be back home in the Pacific Northwest. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and their two sons. He also enjoys basketball, skiing, cooking, reading and keeping up to date with the latest technology. Dr. Mickelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Ryan J. Nathe, MD, is a fellowship-trained joint replacement orthopedic surgeon. His practice focuses on arthritis of the hip and knee. In addition to initial joint replacements, Dr. Nathe's training includes complex revision of failed joint replacements.During his orthopedic surgery residency at UC Davis, Dr. Nathe was elected Administrative Chief Resident by his peers. He was sent by his residency program director and attendings to the Emerging Leaders Conference sponsored by the American Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Nathe has published on diverse topics in orthopedics including ankle injury repair techniques, Talus OCD lesions, multi-modal analgesia, and hand injuries in collegiate baseball players. He has also lectured on outpatient total joint arthroplasty as well as pre-operative templating techniques in total joint arthroplasty.Dr. Nathe enjoys being able to return his patients to a more active lifestyle. Dr. Nathe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Thomas D. Chi, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons specializing in fracture care, foot and ankle surgery, and knee arthroscopy and replacement.He received his Bachelor's degree from Stanford and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He did fellowships at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama and at Harborview Medical Center.Dr. Chi was born in Connecticut and spent the majority of his childhood in California. He's lived in L.A., the Bay Area, Boston, England and Kenya, but says he likes Seattle the best. He and his wife have three kids who keep them busy with their sports, music, and academics. In Dr. Chi's words, "Sometimes I need to go to work so I can rest!"In his off time, Dr. Chi is a "former ultra-marathoner, sometimes cyclist, hopeful water skier, avid snow skier, aging third-degree black belt, and now beginner-with-potential mountain biker.". Dr. Chi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Knee Replacement.

Brian Jacobs is a Radiologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Scoliosis.

Andrew L. Merritt, MD, is dedicated to getting injured athletes back to the activities they love. His practice is focused on sports medicine and surgical treatment of the knee and hip. He has specialized training in ligament, cartilage, and tendon injuries of the knee. He also specializes in hip and knee replacement, including minimally-invasive partial knee replacement.Dr. Merritt brings advanced training to his practice, using the same surgical techniques and individualized care that helps professional athletes get back in the game. He has published many papers and chapters on orthopedics and complex knee surgery. He served as an assistant team physician for the New York Giants professional football team.He spends most of his free time outdoors and enjoys traveling. He has provided medical services to natives and fellow travelers in Peru and Nepal during two treks to Mt. Everest base camp. He and his wife reside in the Seattle area with their two children. He is honored to be involved in your care and will work with you toward regaining your active lifestyle. Dr. Merritt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Erik Novak, MD, PhD, is board-certified and a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon providing surgical and non-surgical treatment of foot and ankle conditions. He also specializes in general orthopedics and the treatment of fractures. He believes that taking the time to explain to patients their musculoskeletal conditions and treatment choices allows for a faster recovery and return to the activities and sports they enjoy.He serves as the team physician for the Thunderbirds hockey team and has international experience as a volunteer with Orthopaedics Overseas in Mthatha, South Africa. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family. He also takes part in outdoor recreational activities and traveling. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

David Lessman, MD, is fellowship-trained in non-operative sports medicine for patients of all ages. Though he enjoys seeing all active patients from weekend warriors to professionals, Dr. Lessman specializes in acute and overuse injuries of the adolescent athlete. He also has specific training in ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections used for the treatment of arthritis and tendon injuries. He recently moved from Chicago, where he developed a thriving concussion clinic for the largest medical system in Illinois. He prides himself on communication, from explaining the diagnosis to involving the patient in their treatment plan. He is passionate about returning his patients to what they love doing as quickly and safely as possible.Dr. Lessman is a team physician for the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team and works with athletes from high schools and colleges throughout the Seattle metropolitan area. Outside of medicine, Dr. Lessman enjoys spending time with his wife and three young boys. He's been active his whole life and loves baseball, dance, watching all sports, and being in and on the water. Dr. Lessman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Hypermobile Joints.

Mahesh Thapa is a Pediatric Radiologist and a Radiologist in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Thapa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Tenosynovitis, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome, and Marshall-Smith Syndrome.

Tyler J. Nathe, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon treating both sports medicine and general orthopedic patients. His practice has a special focus on arthroscopic surgery and sports injuries as well cartilage transplant procedures and the treatment of complex fractures. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action.Dr. Nathe received his BS in chemistry and medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed his residency at UC Davis, one of the top orthopedic training programs in the country. He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopy at UC Davis. He is a published author on the topic of sports medicine with articles appearing in The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He was honored with an award for his research on injuries in collegiate baseball players. Dr. Nathe has lectured on topics that include complex ligament reconstruction of the knee and shoulder problems in overhead athletes.Dr. Nathe was a collegiate student-athlete competing in soccer for one season with Bellevue College and a spring season with the University of Washington. That summer he sustained a knee injury wakeboarding and focused his efforts on cycling. He competed in road, mountain, and cyclocross racing and in the collegiate road cycling national championships with the University of Washington cycling team. He is still a sports enthusiast and enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, and crossfit workouts.Dr. Nathe serves as a team physician for the Bellevue High School Football team, Mt. Si High School Football team, and the US Ski and Snowboard Association. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action.Dr. Nathe is a proud, born-and-raised Washingtonian, growing up in Yakima. He met his wife Sharon at UW School of Medicine and together they have three children. Tyler and his family are thrilled to be back in Washington State near family and friends. Dr. Nathe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Gregory A. Komenda, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose primary focus is on sports medicine and injuries of the shoulder and knee. He enjoys working with patients requiring complex shoulder reconstruction and knee ligament reconstruction as well as joint replacement surgery.He believes every patient is unique and important. He strives to customize care to each individual patient in order to maximize their functionality and enable them to return to activities and sports.Dr. Komenda grew up in Washington State. He received a Bachelor of Science from the UW and attended St. Louis University for his medical degree. After doing his residency in Maryland, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at the highly regarded Southern California Orthopedic Institute.Dr. Komenda and his wife have two boys who keep them busy with their sports teams and activities. He enjoys flying, photography, and coaching lacrosse. Dr. Komenda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Grant R. Lohse, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. He cares for both adults and children. In addition to general orthopedics, he specializes in upper extremity nerve problems, tendon and ligament injuries, fractures, and arthritis.Dr. Lohse grew up in Indiana. He received his bachelor's of science in Mechanical Engineering, graduating with highest honors, from Purdue University. He went on to attend medical school at Northwestern University where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (highest honors). Dr. Lohse completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Washington before going onto subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Vanderbilt University.His care philosophy is centered on education. He believes patients are best able to participate in their care when they thoroughly understand their problem and treatment options. He feels strongly that treatment must be individualized, as the same condition may affect two people very differently.Dr. Lohse enjoys spending time with this wife and three children. He also enjoys running, skiing (snow and water), hiking, and camping. Dr. Lohse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

Erik A. Magnusson, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in fracture care and foot and ankle conditions. He treats patients of all ages.He received his BA in Biology from Loyola College of Maryland and returned home to Minnesota to attend the University of Minnesota Medical School, where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (highest honors). He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Washington and remained in Seattle to complete dual fellowships in orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery. Through his fellowship training he gained expertise in the treatment of complex fractures and a full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, including total ankle arthroplasty.Above all, Dr. Magnusson finds great joy and satisfaction in helping his patients return to their activities following trauma or degenerative disease. He enjoys helping his patients understand their conditions and working with them to craft individualized treatment plans to meet their goals. He strives to find the right combination of non-operative strategies and operative interventions to improve each person’s pain and function. Dr. Magnusson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Nicholas Seibert is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Seibert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bunions, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Seibert is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Wahl, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy and trauma. He also performs platelet-rich plasma therapy. He has extensive experience in the care of professional, elite, endurance and recreational athletes, having formerly served as head team physician for the San Diego Chargers and as Associate Professor and team physician at the University of Washington. Dr. Wahl has researched, lectured and published widely, and is recognized nationally as an expert in the treatment of high-energy, complex knee and shoulder disorders.He was the recipient of the 2011 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Traveling Fellowship, teaching and learning at notable sports institutes across South America. Dr. Wahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, Trochlear Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Michael Saper is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Saper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Saper is currently accepting new patients.

Thuy Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

Calixto Dimas is a Radiologist in Renton, Washington. Dr. Dimas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Herniated Disk, Baker Cyst, and Visceromegaly.

Adam Sangeorzan is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Sangeorzan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are High Arch, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sangeorzan is currently accepting new patients.

Elias Khalfayan is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Khalfayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Khalfayan is currently accepting new patients.