Megan L. Charboneau, MD, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) with a subspecialty certification in sports medicine. She has special interest in injuries unique to the female athlete, diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound, and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries of the shoulder, elbow, pelvis, hip, knee, and ankle including chronic tendon disorders. Her goal is to involve patients in their treatment plan, provide individualized care and return them back to their desired level of activity. Dr. Charboneau is one of few physicians in the area to offer TENEX – a breakthrough technology for the treatment of chronic tendon pain.Dr. Charboneau grew up in Missouri where she completed medical school and her PM&R residency. She moved to Milwaukee, WI, to complete her sports medicine fellowship and joined the orthopedic department at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Most recently, Dr. Charboneau relocated to the Pacific Northwest to be near family and enjoys exploring the area with her husband, daughter and son. Dr. Charboneau is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

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.

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 Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Drew Deutsch is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Deutsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Gallbladder Disease, Pleurisy, and Tenosynovitis.

Ludmila Martin is an Oncologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Martin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Neuroendocrine Tumor. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

Cody Morris is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Morris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, Pleurisy, and Gallbladder Disease.

Helen Shigemitsu is a Radiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Shigemitsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.

Scott Walker is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Stroke, and Vertigo.

Jean Belista is a Physician Assistant in Puyallup, Washington. Ms. Belista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis and Scaphoid Non-Union. Ms. Belista is currently accepting new patients.

Bailey Boltz is a Physician Assistant in Puyallup, Washington. Ms. Boltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Rhizarthrosis, and Scaphoid Non-Union. Ms. Boltz is currently accepting new patients.

Frederic Johnstone is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Johnstone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Hemangiopericytoma, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Johnstone is currently accepting new patients.

Neil Shah, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in hand surgery. Dr. Shah believes communication and education are key to caring for patients effectively. He listens to the concerns of his patients and, together, formulates a treatment plan. His practice is innovative, focusing on constantly improving and adapting new techniques to better patient care. He relies on patient-oriented problem-solving to elucidate medical mysteries and enhance perspective.Dr. Shah has a biomedical engineering background and has interest in the latest technological advances of the orthopedic field. He performs stitchless, minimally invasive endoscopic carpal tunnel release as well as complex hand and wrist surgeries. He also offers the latest shoulder and wrist arthroscopy techniques including rotator cuff repair, along with custom shoulder replacement with preoperative 3D CT planning.Away from work, he enjoys basketball, swimming, hiking and sightseeing. Dr. Shah 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, and Synovitis.

Kathleen McDaniel, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who specializes in general orthopedics for adults and children, as well as treating athletic injuries. With a degree in exercise science from Rhode Island University, Kathleen has a thorough knowledge of how the body works and what to do to help maximize efficiency and minimize the risk of injury.Kathleen is an athlete herself, having finished both the Canadian Ironman Triathlon and the Chicago Marathon. She values communication and teamwork, and is dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care to all her patients. Ms. Mcdaniel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Kienbock's Disease, and Scaphoid Non-Union.

Lance L. Bear, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides expert surgical care for a variety of general orthopedic conditions, with particular interest in surgery of the hand. Whether he is treating a sports-related injury, a repetitive stress condition or an osteoporosis-related fracture, Dr. Bear partners with his patients to develop customized solutions that will get them back to actively living the life they love.A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Bear is committed to making a difference in his patients' lives through expert, compassionate care. Dr. Bear is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Alan B. Thomas, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. He has been practicing medicine since 2000, and he has a special interest in arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. He received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.He enjoys the challenges of restoring people to health through his practice. His doctorate work in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made him a more detailed clinician.Dr. Thomas is a former vice president of St. Clare Hospital and has served on the operating and surgical committees for St Clare Hospital and the medical executive committee for Franciscan Health at St. Josephs Medical Center. He is a chairman for an outreach committee at his church and a member of the board of directors for The Health Project – Cambodia, which delivers medical supplies and equipment to underserved people in Southeast Asia and he travels to Cambodia each year to provide surgical care to those in need.Outside of his medical practice and volunteer work, he tries to keep up with his three children who are avid skiers, wakeboarders, and surfers. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

Dr. Sandall received her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed her medical residency at the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Consortium in San Antonio, Texas, and is board certified in internal medicine.While in the Air Force, Dr. Sandall received medals for Meritorious Service and Achievement. She is a member of the American College of Physicians.Dr. Sandall enjoys outdoor recreation, particularly long walks, and is an avid leisure reader. Dr. Sandall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.