Craig T. Arntz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic shoulder specialist with 25 years of experience treating problems that often require shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures, and shoulder arthritis. He has advanced training in shoulder surgery with extensive experience in treating the most complex shoulder disorders. He has particular interest in arthroscopic shoulder repair, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse shoulder replacement.Dr. Arntz is also a board-certified hand surgeon, and he is recognized in the Seattle and Renton communities as a shoulder and upper extremity specialist. He is proud to have had thousands of physician and patient referrals.He uses advanced techniques to restore his patients' shoulder and hand comfort and function as quickly and safely as possible. He has co-authored several articles and book chapters about rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthritis reconstruction.He is a native of Seattle. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys snow and water skiing, boating, and travel. Dr. Arntz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder.

John Howlett, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in fracture care. He has completed additional fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery, including trauma, reconstruction, pediatric as well as microvascular surgery.He likes to remind himself that the origin of the Latin word “doctor” is “teacher,” and he considers it an important part of his role as a doctor to educate his patients about the conditions that are affecting them. He believes an informed and knowledgeable patient can participate more effectively in his or her own healing. As a former teacher who holds a master’s degree in education, Dr. Howlett deeply enjoys this aspect of working with patients.One of the experiences that shaped his career trajectory was his work as a counselor at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman for children with cancer and other blood-related disorders. Witnessing the courage and energy of these children convinced him that healing involves more than medication and surgery. This experience led him to pursue his medical degree, where he saw an opportunity to combine his interest in caring for people with his passion for teaching.Having grown up in Washington enjoying hiking, backpacking, sailing, and canoeing, Dr. Howlett was eager to return to the Northwest for his residency and fellowship training. He now shares these same passions with his family. He and his wife both played soccer in college and can be found cheering on their two daughters at soccer games on the weekends. Dr. Howlett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Zakkary Walterscheid, MD, joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates in 2024 as a hand and upper extremity surgeon. He is dedicated to helping patients with hand, wrist, and elbow issues, including fractures, trauma, and complex reconstructions.Dr. Walterscheid earned his Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, and his Medical Doctorate from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Washington and further specialized with a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center.He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Outside of medicine, Dr. Walterscheid enjoys hiking and has a deep interest in history. Dr. Walterscheid looks forward to working with you and providing personalized care to help you get back to doing what you love. Dr. Walterscheid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Wrist Arthroscopy.

Leslie Falch is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Ms. Falch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top area of expertise is Rhizarthrosis. Ms. Falch is currently accepting new patients.

Jamie Yee is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Ms. Yee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Ms. Yee is currently accepting new patients.

Brooke Angelo is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Ms. Angelo has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Rhizarthrosis, and Muscle Spasms. Ms. Angelo is currently accepting new patients.

Joy Smith is a Physician Assistant in Covington, Washington. Ms. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Muscle Spasms, Fractured Spine, and Rhizarthrosis. Ms. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Kelsey Platt is a Nurse Practitioner in Maple Valley, Washington. Ms. Platt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Muscle Spasms, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Ms. Platt is currently accepting new patients.

Niket Shrivastava, MD, is board-certified in orthopedics with a special focus on hand and wrist surgery. In addition to his clinical experience, he has substantial research experience including serving as a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Orthopaedics at Columbia University and a research assistant in both the Department of Orthopaedics and Center for Bioengineering at University of Washington. Dr. Shrivastava is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

Matthew J. Robon, MD, is board-certified in hand and orthopedic surgery. He treats patients with all types of orthopedic fractures in addition to his specialty focus in hand and upper extremity surgery.In his years as a competitive All-American swimmer, he endured years of medical treatment for multiple orthopedic injuries. These experiences shaped his practice philosophy today: good patient care involves making accurate and timely diagnoses, but equally important is treating patients with respect and compassion. By helping his patients understand their problem, he can treat the immediate problem and hopefully help them avoid future injuries and pain.Dr. Robon is married and has three sons. He and his wife enjoy exploring the great outdoors by hiking, golfing, and trail running in the Cascades. Dr. Robon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Chad Moloney is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Mr. Moloney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Scaphoid Non-Union, Cervical Myelopathy, and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Mr. Moloney is currently accepting new patients.

Alan Barronian, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder including minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. He also has a special interest in sports injuries including ligament reconstruction, foot and ankle reconstruction, and fracture care. He believes that physicians and patients need to be a team during treatment. His goal is to carefully listen to his patients, determine what the problem is, and then discuss options for treatment. This way he and his patients can formulate a plan and work together to cure the problem. Treatment is frequently non-surgical but if surgery is needed he will walk through that process with each patient. Dr. Barronian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Amrit Sandhu is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Washington. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Sandhu is currently accepting new patients.

Reshad Mahmud is a Rheumatologist in Covington, Washington. Dr. Mahmud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis. Dr. Mahmud is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Turnbow is a Physician Assistant in Auburn, Washington. Ms. Turnbow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Scaphoid Non-Union. Ms. Turnbow is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Huntley is a Physician Assistant in Auburn, Washington. Mr. Huntley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top area of expertise is Rhizarthrosis. Mr. Huntley is currently accepting new patients.

Wendy Nyland is a Physician Assistant in Renton, Washington. Ms. Nyland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture and Rhizarthrosis. Ms. Nyland is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Ouellet is a Nurse Practitioner in Tukwila, Washington. Ms. Ouellet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Rhizarthrosis, Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, and Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked. Ms. Ouellet 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Franceschina is currently accepting new patients.

William Clark, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and subspecialty certified hand surgeon. He has a clinical interest in arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, trauma/fractures, nerve and tendon disorders, minimally invasive surgery of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder, complex hand surgery, and treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture.As a physician, he involves patients by discussing the diagnostic and treatment options for each condition and by encouraging them to participate in making their healthcare decisions. As a surgeon, he believes his mission is to provide safe, effective surgical care while staying abreast of the latest advances and techniques. His ultimate goal is patient satisfaction because this is what makes orthopedic surgery an enjoyable and rewarding profession for him. Dr. Clark is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.