MediFind found 433 doctor with experience in Plantar Fasciitis near Washington, US. Of these, 334 are Experienced, 95 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.
Proliance Surgeons
Philip Yearian, DPM, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the lower extremity treatment of the foot and ankle. He believes that staying on the forefront of treatment involves educating his patients, which leads to better outcomes.While competing as a Division I Track and Field athlete in the 3000 meters Steeplechase and Cross Country at the University of Portland, his own injuries introduced him to some of the very treatments he uses today to get patients back on their way to a non-painful walk or ultra-marathon.His training involved specializing in both bone and plastic reconstructive surgery. After over twenty years in practice in Gig Harbor and Tacoma, Dr. Yearian has improved some of these very techniques, which now allow some patients to shorten their recovery and return to play or work sooner.Dr. Yearian coaches basketball at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. He also enjoys running marathons, skiing, traveling and teaching for the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Residency program. Dr. Yearian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.
Proliance Surgeons
Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.
Proliance Surgeons
Peter Krumins, MD, is fellowship trained in sports medicine with a professional interest in joint reconstruction of the lower extremity, including foot, ankle, knee and hip. He enjoys solving complex surgical problems to help individuals regain function and return to the activities they love.Dr. Krumins is an avid sports enthusiast enjoying snow skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking with his three children, as well as competing in bike races as a member of the Old Town Bicycle "dirt" team. Dr. Krumins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Proliance Surgeons
Cindy E. Bullock, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in the care of fractures, sports injuries, heel pain, and bunions. She finds it gratifying to share in each person’s path toward foot and ankle health. She looks forward to using her experience and training to work with each individual and provide them with effective, personalized care.Dr. Bullock worked for four years as a podiatric surgeon at ABQ Health Partners in New Mexico. She also served as chief of staff at Westside Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2008. She is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association.She was born and raised in San Diego, California. She completed her undergraduate education in California. She lived in Canterbury, England while completing post-baccalaureate studies in medical biochemistry. Since then, her education and work as a podiatric surgeon have taken her to Pennsylvania, Utah, New Mexico, and now, Skagit Valley, Washington. When not working, she enjoys travel, hiking, and watching football. She is an avid fan of the San Diego Chargers. Dr. Bullock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia.
Franciscan Medical Group
Stacee Kessinger is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Kessinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Kessinger is currently accepting new patients.
Proliance Surgeons
Rex Z. Nilson, DPM, has been practicing podiatric medicine and surgery in the Seattle area since 1984. He believes in being a lifelong learner so he consistently embraces opportunities to attend medical seminars, workshops, and conferences. He brings compassion and understanding to the practice of medicine, and is a proponent of prevention as well as providing comfort. It is important to him that patients have an understanding of their condition so that they can work together to improve their situation.His distinguished career includes serving as Chief of Staff at Fifth Avenue Hospital in Seattle, and working for six years as a member of the Washington State Podiatric Medical Board, appointed by Governor Gary Locke. Today, he is the Chairman of the Waldo Medical Foundation, a position he has held for 20 years. He is also a 33-year board member and Treasurer of the International Foot & Ankle Foundation and was named podiatric physician of the year in 2018 by the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association.Dr. Nilson lives in the greater Seattle area with his wife, Torri, who is a journalist and a teacher. Their family includes four wonderful children. Dr. Nilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Morton Neuroma.
Proliance Surgeons
DJ Wardle, DPM, one of the founding partners of Proliance Surgeons Ankle & Foot of Edmonds, named one of Seattle’s top physicians in 2007 by Seattle Magazine, and a 2017 America’s Top Podiatrists by the Consumer Research Council of America, is extensively trained in reconstructive and elective surgery. He is committed to excellence in healthcare delivery and serves on a number of committees. He is dedicated to quality assurance at the hospital level, serving on the credentials committee, and he is an active member of the State Board for Podiatry.Dr. Wardle and his wife, Kimmy, live in Snohomish County. He enjoys cooking, golf, fishing, yard work, and spending time with his energetic grandson. Dr. Wardle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Bunions, Tendinitis, and Hammer Toe.
Proliance Surgeons
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.
Proliance Surgeons
Zach Laidley, DPM, completed his training at one of the nation's top podiatric residency programs and is Foot and Ankle Surgery Board Qualified. He served as chief resident at the Swedish Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery in Seattle. This rigorous and comprehensive program is considered one of the elite foot and ankle surgery programs in the United States, with direct training from some of the top podiatric and orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons in the Seattle area. His training encompassed all aspects of foot and ankle pathology and surgery, including forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, total ankle replacements, ankle arthroscopy, sports medicine, trauma and limb salvage. Dr. Laidley is originally from the St. Louis area and obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2019 from Scholl College at Rosalind Franklin University, where he graduated at the top of his class. Dr. Laidley is committed to the advancement of foot and ankle surgery and serves on the residency training committee at the Swedish Podiatric Residency Program.Dr. Laidley, his wife, and their dog live in Seattle. He enjoys weightlifting, hiking, golf, hunting and fishing. Dr. Laidley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, High Arch, Bunions, and Plantar Fasciitis.
Proliance Surgeons
Jonathan S. Hall, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon sub-specializing in foot and ankle surgery. His advanced training from some of the world’s leaders in this field has been extensive in the operative and non-operative treatment of ankle, hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot disorders. His expertise includes problems related to ankle and foot deformities, leg, ankle and foot fractures, sports injuries to the ankle and foot leading to pain and instability, nerve, muscle and tendon injuries, and pain due to arthritis in the ankle and foot. His clinical interests also include reconstruction, fusion, and joint replacement.He was born and raised in Seattle, attending Garfield High School. He then attended Yale University and played college football. He worked for many years in the internet technology industry in both Seattle and Silicon Valley, working for businesses such as Disney, ABC News, ESPN, the NBA and the NFL, followed by starting his own business. He eventually decided to attend medical school and continue the family tradition. He is a fourth-generation doctor who is fully committed to his family’s tradition of caring for the people of the Pacific Northwest. The University of Washington’s student health center is named after his great grandfather, Dr. David C. Hall.Dr. Hall and his wife are parents to twins, who takes up most of his free time. When he is able to get away he loves golfing, reading a good book, and playing the occasional pick-up basketball game or flag football game. It is very important to him to remain highly active, which translates well to his goals for every patient: to maintain a level of activity that promotes health and happiness to you and those around you. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Hip Replacement.
Franciscan Medical Group
Kevin Mckeighen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Enumclaw, Washington. Dr. Mckeighen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Macroamylasemia, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Mckeighen is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
Jeffrey Harrison is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Bronchitis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Harrison is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
Thanh Pham is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, Chronic Pain, and Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia. Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
Paul Schmidt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Thrush, Tension Headache, Macroamylasemia, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. 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.
Franciscan Medical Group
Alma Glamzi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Glamzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Glamzi is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
Mumin Dimbil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Washington. Dr. Dimbil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Chronic Pain. Dr. Dimbil is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
Rachelle Guinto is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington. Dr. Guinto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Guinto is currently accepting new patients.
Multicare Health System
Kashish Goyal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kent, Washington. Dr. Goyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity, Sciatica, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Goyal is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Medical Group
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 Plantar Fasciitis. 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.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025








