
Overview
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.
Insurance
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Locations
7320 216th Street SW, Suite 320B, Edmonds, WA 98026
Proliance Surgeons Skagit Northwest Orthopedics
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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia.
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.
Proliance Surgeons Ankle & Foot Of Edmonds
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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Athlete's FootDr. Nilson isAdvanced. Learn about Athlete's Foot.
- Hammer ToeDr. Nilson isAdvanced. Learn about Hammer Toe.
- Morton NeuromaDr. Nilson isAdvanced. Learn about Morton Neuroma.
- Plantar FasciitisDr. Nilson isAdvanced. Learn about Plantar Fasciitis.
- TendinitisDr. Nilson isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Nilson isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BunionsDr. Nilson isExperienced. Learn about Bunions.
- Flat FeetDr. Nilson isExperienced. Learn about Flat Feet.
- Foot DropDr. Nilson isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- High ArchDr. Nilson isExperienced. Learn about High Arch.
- Macrodactyly of the FootDr. Nilson isExperienced. Learn about Macrodactyly of the Foot.



