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

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

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 Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

Benjamin Chia, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in care of the hand and upper extremity, including arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, nerve and tendon disorders (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, lacerations, injury), fractures, and sports injuries.Dr. Chia completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to attending his state medical school, Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL, he lived and worked as a chef in New York City after he completed culinary school, receiving Le Grand Diplome de Cuisine et de Patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu Academie d’Art Culinaire, in Paris, France.Dr. Chia completed his Orthopedic residency training at University of Maryland in Baltimore and completed advanced subspecialty training with a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.Getting injured or dealing with pain can be frustrating and affect more than just daily activities of life. Dr. Chia looks forward to working with you on a personalized and unique treatment plan based on shared decision-making through listening and understanding all that affects your life.In his free time, he enjoys food and wine, cooking, hiking, tennis, golf, and most importantly, spending quality time with his wife and 2 young girls. Dr. Chia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Wren Mccallister is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Mccallister is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Mccallister is currently accepting new patients.

Wayne Weil is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Weil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

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 Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Gregory Duff is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Duff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Trochlear Dysplasia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Duff is currently accepting new patients.

William Page is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Spokane Valley, Washington. Dr. Page is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Page is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Trumble is a Hand Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Trumble is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Trumble 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

Scott Ruhlman is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Ruhlman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Ruhlman is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Havener is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Everett, Washington. Dr. Havener is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Havener is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan B. Shafer, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgery to the upper extremity. His clinical interests include reconstructive surgery to the shoulder, forearm and hand, as well as arthroscopic surgery to the upper extremity, and total shoulder and elbow replacement, and upper extremity trauma. The greatest pleasure of his job is making his patients feel special and cared for. He believes that since so many people are scared and afraid to see a doctor, it is imperative to make every patient feel comfortable.He comes from a highly-educated and scientific family spanning two continents. His American father was a petroleum engineer for ExxonMobil, while his Ghana-born mother was an educator and counseling professional. In the Shafer household, education and achievement were highly-prized values. Science was always very prominent in his house, so he always knew that he was going to do something in science. After graduating with a degree in biochemistry from Rice University, he took a job developing a new drug to treat psoriasis for Allergan Pharmaceuticals. But he soon decided he wanted to go to medical school and become an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Shafer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Craig Luplow is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Bellingham, Washington. Dr. Luplow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Samuel Galle is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Galle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Galle is currently accepting new patients.

Kurt Anderson is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Guyette is a Hand Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Guyette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Guyette is currently accepting new patients.