Spencer A. Coray, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy procedures of multiple joints. He has been practicing since 2003 and is one of the few orthopedic surgeons in the state with a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.His philosophy of care is to take the lowest intervention necessary to return patients to full function, which may or may not include surgery. His goal is to help patients be as active as they want to be, whether that means walking around the block or running a marathon.Dr. Coray is involved with a number of high schools in the Auburn, Franklin Pierce, Tacoma, Clover Park, and University Place school districts by providing sports related medical services and is frequently called on to present on sports medicine in health classes. He frequently goes on medical missions to Argentina and attends conferences as a surgical presenter locally and abroad. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching his children grow, and cooking. Dr. Coray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee 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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

Julian S. Arroyo, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder reconstruction, upper extremity orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. He began practicing in 1996 and is the first fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon to practice in Pierce County. He is professionally interested in minimally invasive shoulder procedures and outpatient shoulder arthroplasty. He uses the most advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques available to help his patients return to a normal lifestyle more quickly and with fewer complications.Dr. Arroyo is a frequent contributor to leading orthopedic journals and lectures and instructs physicians in advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques. He also has worked with major manufacturers, assisting in development and design of orthopedic implants and techniques. Dr. Arroyo is one of a select few surgeons in the state with membership in the distinguished American Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association and is also a reviewing editor for the association’s Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery. As a Pacific Northwest native, Dr. Arroyo is very active in the community. He enjoys snow skiing, water sports, fishing, hunting, and golf. Dr. Arroyo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

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

Eric Puttler, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who performs anterior approach total hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy to include ACL reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy to include rotator cuff repair, and provides fracture care to include distal radius fractures, collarbone fractures, and proximal humerus fractures. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery he had several duty assignment in the US Army, including a year in Iraq in command of a Forward Surgical Team. Dr. Puttler has three beautiful daughters who keep him and his wife busy. He enjoys snow skiing, waterskiing, and all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Dr. Puttler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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

Tyler Scheinost is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Scheinost is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Scheinost is currently accepting new patients.

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

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

Hugh Gorey is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Edgewood, Washington. Dr. Gorey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Athlete's Foot, and Boils.

Kenneth Hilliard is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Hilliard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Hilliard 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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Hemangiopericytoma, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Johnstone 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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Neil Shah is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Donna Smith is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Gene Knutson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Knutson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, and Tendinitis. Dr. Knutson is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Stone is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Stone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Eschar, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Osteotomy. Dr. Stone is currently accepting new patients.

Nathanial Durkee is a Radiologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Durkee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Boils, and Folliculitis. Dr. Durkee is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Frazier is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Frazier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bunions, Hammer Toe, and Morton Neuroma. Dr. Frazier is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Jernberg is a Rheumatologist in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Jernberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Jernberg is currently accepting new patients.