Nicholas Rajacich is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rajacich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Ollier Disease, Syndactyly Cenani Lenz Type, and Maffucci Syndrome. Dr. Rajacich is currently accepting new patients.

Greg Davis, MD, is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat surgeon) who sub-specializes in rhinology, the medical and surgical treatment of nose, sinus and skull base disorders. He has received several awards for excellence in patient care including numerous years of "Top Doc" awards from Seattle Met Magazine, Seattle Magazine, as well as the American Academy of Otolaryngology's "Honors Award" and the "Patient Top Choice" Award from Vitals.com.Dr. Davis is a Seattle native who attended the University of Washington for his undergraduate education, medical school and surgical residency. He then traveled to Australia to train with world renowned sinus surgeon, Professor PJ Wormald. Following completion of his training, he practiced for 12 years at the University of Washington Medical Center, serving as the Director of Rhinology and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and was the Director of the rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgical fellowship. During this time, he cared for patients from around the region with the most complex and challenging sinus and skull base disorders.Dr. Davis left his academic position at the University of Washington to focus on the most enjoyable aspect of his medical practice: treating patients. Joining private practice in Puyallup allows him to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care in a very convenient environment for patients. He treats his patients with considerable care, respect and kindness from the simplest illness to the most complex.Dr. Davis is a physician educator and co-director of the world's largest sinus surgery educational course called the American Rhinologic Society's Summer Sinus Symposium. He also co-directs the annual Seattle Otology and Advanced Rhinology Course. He is the past president of the Northwest Academy of Otolaryngology. He is also on the Board of Directors for the American Rhinologic Society. He gives frequent lectures both nationally and internationally on improving medical and surgical treatment of sinus disorders. Dr. Davis is married and has two adult children. He enjoys traveling, skiing, scuba diving, hiking, rock climbing, mountaineering and camping.Learn more about Dr. Davis at gregdavismd.com</a>. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Polyps, Endoscopy, and Septoplasty.

Charles V. Edmond Jr., MD, is board certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.Outside of the office, he enjoys woodworking, painting, sewing and cooking. He is also interested in jazz, blues, and R&B music. He loves his wife and small German automobiles, specifically the Porsche. Dr. Edmond is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Infant Hearing Loss, Empyema, and Sinusitis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Robert C. Vercio, MD, is fellowship trained in all aspects of surgery in the hand, elbow and shoulder. He completed the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is passionate about patient education and partnering with patients, working together to help them make the best treatment decisions. He is skilled in ultrasound of the upper extremity for diagnosis and treatments and is co-author of a textbook to assist other physicians with these useful exams and techniques. Dr. Vercio has also spent time in developing countries from Nepal to Haiti and plans to continue helping those in need.Dr. Vercio is a South Sound native who grew up in Gig Harbor and is excited to be back in the PNW. When not mending bones in need, he enjoys chasing around his small family, spending time on the water, artisan bread baking and photography. Dr. Vercio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Sean D. Ghidella, MD, is fellowship trained in hand surgery and specializes in the surgical management of the upper extremity. He has been practicing since 1996 and has received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He brings experience rarely found outside military practice to Tacoma, Lakewood, and Gig Harbor. He is well versed in management of common sports, work-related, arthritic, and traumatic injuries and ailments. He has a wealth of experience managing severe injuries and conditions resulting from combat as well as birth defects in children.Once management short of surgery has failed, Dr. Ghidella tries to speed recovery and improve function surgically with a combination of traditional techniques that have proven reliable and the latest techniques that depend on current technology. His goal is to restore function to his patients and get them back to their daily activities as quickly as possible by solving their orthopedic problem, big or small.He is a graduate of the Unites States Military Academy, West Point and has served in the military as an orthopedic and hand surgeon with the last eight years of his career holding positions of Chief of Hand Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center. He retired from the Army as a Colonel and a combat veteran after 21 years of service in 2010 to pursue civilian practice. He has previously taught as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, USUHS, and Swedish Medical Center.He hails from New England, but he considers the South Sound home. He is an avid skier and enjoys water sports. His passion is assistant coaching for Gig Harbor High School Tides Varsity Football. Dr. Ghidella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture.

Ryan Mills is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

Nathan Bowers, MD, is originally from Peoria, Illinois. He spent summers growing up working on his grandpa's farm and learned that he loves working with his hands. He has been going to the Rocky Mountain West for several weeks each year since he was five to ski, raft, and enjoy the outdoors. Dr. Bowers is so excited to be permanently located in the Northwest to enjoy all it has to offer. Dr. Bowers' philosophy as a doctor is that he wants to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care for his patients. He advises patients as he would a family member and helps guide them to the decision that fits them best. He wants to be able to care for all of his patient's upper extremity problems from shoulder to fingertip.His advice to patients regarding maintaining a healthy lifestyle is that it is important to stay active and moving. The time to seek care is when the problem is interfering with work or recreation. Dr. Bowers loves his job because he gets to help people get back to their occupation, their hobbies, and the things that make life worth living.In his free time, Dr. Bowers loves spending time with his wife, a pediatrician, and son, exploring the outdoors, and trying new cuisines and foods. Dr. Bowers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Brian Boldt is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Boldt has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, CAPOS Syndrome, Herniated Disk, and Thyroid Nodule.

Harrison Lakehomer is an Orthopedics provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Lakehomer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lakehomer is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Wesolowski is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Wesolowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Headache, Stroke, and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS). Dr. Wesolowski is currently accepting new patients.

David Kieras is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Kieras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteochondroma, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kieras is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Sorensen is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Sorensen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Sialadenitis, Thyroidectomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Sorensen is currently accepting new patients.

Alex Tampio is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Tampio has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy, Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, and Jones Syndrome. Dr. Tampio is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Grassbaugh is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Grassbaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Grassbaugh is currently accepting new patients.

Joanna Branstetter is an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Branstetter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Branstetter is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda Larson is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. Her top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Claw Foot, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, and Osteochondroma. Dr. Larson is currently accepting new patients.

Jill Dobbins is a Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Dobbins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.