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

Jimmy Y. Cui, MD, is an interventional pain management physician. He is double-board certified in electrodiagnostic medicine and physiatry, a branch of medicine focusing on restoring musculoskeletal function and managing pain without surgery.He focuses on what's known clinically as "interventional pain management." The goals of interventional pain management are to relieve, reduce, or manage pain and improve the overall quality of life through minimally invasive techniques. These techniques can include fluoroscopic-guided epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, sacroiliac (SI) joint injections, ultrasound-guided tendon/joint injections, radio-frequency nerve ablation procedures, and various nerve blocks.Dr. Cui understands that, unfortunately, too many people avoid doctor visits for back pain because they fear surgery and hospitalization. He wants those sufferers to know that chances may be good they won't need surgery. He cites several studies which indicate that pain resulting from a pinched nerve root in the back can usually be treated successfully without surgery. His patients often find this to be true even in the case of a herniated disc.Dr. Cui also believes in a comprehensive approach to chronic pain and musculoskeletal injures, which can be a highly complex problem to solve. He works closely with physcial therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists,  occupational medicine specialists and spine surgical colleagues in an effort to expidite his patients's recovery and improvement of their quality of life.He feels that the patients with the best chances of success are those who engage as a good partner with their doctor by following instructions on exercise programs, spinal injections, and other medical interventions. The rewards of this partnership can be enormous, and he enjoys any time a patient finds success.He evaluates his patients as a whole person and encourages them to ask questions. His goal is to minimize their pain and maximize their functional recovery.Dr. Cui is involved in medical research as the author of more than twenty articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. He served as a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle for 15 years. He has given many national and international presentations on his medical research and physical medicine-related topics. Dr. Cui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Bursitis, and Herniated Disk.

Dawei Lu, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in adult degenerative conditions of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. His area of special interest is minimally invasive spine surgery. He utilizes the latest technology and current knowledge to help patients with a wide spectrum of spine problems through surgical and non-surgical means. He emphasizes selecting the least invasive technique to address a patient’s condition based on their age, pathology, and symptoms.Dr. Lu is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. He was born and raised in New Orleans. He enjoys downhill skiing, mountain and road cycling, boating, and fishing. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Laminectomy.

Eric Secrist, MD, was born and raised in Washington and spent a decade receiving his medical training on the east coast before returning home to begin his practice. This included training with the Rothman Institute and OrthoCarolina, two of the largest private practice orthopedic groups in the country. He also received fellowship training at the Carilion Clinic focusing on hip and knee replacements and revisions, with a particular focus on the anterior approach to the hip. His philosophy is focused on treating each patient as an individual and empowering them to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. He works closely with a large team to ensure that all nonoperative treatment is attempted before considering surgery. If patients elect to move forward with surgery, he works closely with primary care providers to evaluate the whole patient – not just their orthopedic condition – and optimize their physical and mental health before surgery. During surgery, he employs a multimodal approach incorporating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management to help patients take as few opioids as possible and speed their road to recovery. The best part of his job is when people come back to his clinic with photos of themselves enjoying an activity they couldn’t do before their surgery. If you do – be prepared for him to ask for copies! Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife Taylre who is a physical therapist at Proliance Skagit Northwest Physical Therapy, as well as their two children. He also enjoys running, skiing, enjoying the many outdoor activities Washington offers, and following PNW sports teams, particularly the University of Washington. Dr. Secrist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Simon Shapiro is a Physiatrist and a Sports Medicine provider in Anacortes, Washington. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Sciatica.

Robert Billow is a Physiatrist in Anacortes, Washington. Dr. Billow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Billow is currently accepting new patients.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia.

Stacia Smith, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement of the hip and knee. She enjoys working with people of all ages, whether it is helping a child with congenital problems or an elderly person with fractures, or arthritic problems. She enjoys helping patients decide on the options that will be most beneficial to that individual’s lifestyle. Her goal is to make her patients as functional as possible and help them return to the lifestyle they desire.As a surgeon, Dr. Smith believes it is important to not only diagnose the injury but also how it impacts the patient’s quality of life. She feels that no two patients are alike, and neither are their lifestyles. She strives to treat the person instead of just the injury, because that is when you can really make a difference.Before she began fighting orthopedic injuries, she was fighting fires as a volunteer firefighter. While orthopedic surgery isn’t always a life or death situation, it can certainly be exciting. There are few things she finds more rewarding than making a significant difference in improving a patient’s quality of life.Dr. Smith and her husband love to spend time outdoors. Whether they are snow skiing, horseback riding, or taking walks along the river with their son and dogs, they enjoy the beauty of the Northwest. She also enjoys ethnic foods, especially Thai. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

As a fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation and interventional spine specialist, Herbie Yung, MD, has extensive knowledge of the latest treatments and techniques for chronic bone, joint, muscle, and nerve-related pain. He offers a broad range of nonsurgical treatment options and pain diagnostics, including epidural steroid injections, facet joint and sacroiliac joint injections, electromyography and nerve conduction studies, nerve blocks, platelet-rich plasma therapy, radiofrequency ablation, basivertebral nerve ablation and spinal cord stimulator implantation. Dr. Yung takes a comprehensive approach to patient care, finding the root source of pain and working closely with his patients to ensure they can have reduced pain and improved lives. A graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, Dr. Yung attended The Ohio State University College of Medicine to earn his medical degree. He then underwent residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After completing his residency, Dr. Yung received extensive specialty training at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System in Los Angeles in the form of a pain medicine fellowship. When he is not helping his patients, Dr. Yung enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and his dog. Dr. Yung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Herniated Disk.

Camille Connelly, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic and sports-related injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. Dr. Connelly has extensive training in surgical and nonsurgical foot and ankle treatments, including fracture care, ligament and tendon reconstruction, achilles tendon repair, total ankle replacement and fusion, ankle arthroscopy, bunion correction and flatfoot reconstruction. She also performs knee replacement surgery and takes general orthopedic call, treating fractures throughout the musculoskeletal system.  Her approach to patient care is focused on accurate diagnosis and educating her patients about their conditions and injuries so they can play an active role in the decision-making process and treatment plan. Dr. Connelly's goal is to reduce pain and increase function to get patients back on their feet so they can return to the activities they love.Dr. Connelly attended the University of Washington for her undergraduate studies, where she was an NCAA Division I track and cross country athlete and academic all-star. She went on to receive her medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. After completing her residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she also completed a one-year UOREF orthopedic research fellowship, Dr. Connelly underwent an additional year of fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.In her spare time, Dr. Connelly stays active by running, hiking, traveling and enjoying the outdoors. She also loves the water and enjoys eating seafood, scuba diving, boating and crabbing. Dr. Connelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Jacob Gorbaty, MD, enjoys working with patients and families toward the goal of leading active, healthy, and fulfilling lifestyles. Dr. Gorbaty believes this can be achieved in many ways through the combination of collaboration, education, and treatment.Medicine is a team sport including himself, primary care, nurses, radiologists, medical assistants, physical therapists and, the most important member - the patient. Because of this, Dr. Gorbaty believes it is especially important to listen to the patient, understand how their life is affected, and learn more about their short and long-term goals. In this way, the patient helps to guide and direct the course of care.Knowledgeable patients are empowered to make the best decisions regarding their care. Therefore, he first takes the time to describe his diagnostic process, the physical exam, and any advanced testing. Next, he wants his patients to understand what the condition is and how it developed. Then he tries to lay out treatment options and present an honest assessment of the risks and benefits of each. Lastly, he explains the scope of the recovery process and realistic possible outcomes.Treatment begins with diagnosis, which involves a comprehensive evaluation. Many of the conditions he encounters can be treated by non-surgical techniques and he believes it is important to use the tools he has to avoid unnecessary surgical risks. When surgery is the recommended course, he combines proven time-tested principles with cutting-edge techniques.Dr. Gorbaty loves working with his patients who often share similar interests, who lead or have led active lives, and who want to get back to doing so. He enjoys building a relationship and learning what is important to them; what their passions and goals are. This gives him purpose and drives him to deliver the best care possible.Dr. Gorbaty enjoys hiking, snowboarding, camping, kayaking, climbing, and cycling with his wife (a pediatrician) and their dog. They also enjoy travel, film and food. Dr. Gorbaty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Frozen Shoulder.

Christopher Sheu is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Sheu has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sheu is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Picco is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Picco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Picco is currently accepting new patients.

Jimmy Dang is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Dang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Osteoarthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dang is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Kaarsten Lang is an Orthopedics provider in Burlington, Washington. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Lang is currently accepting new patients.

Randolph Anderson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Anisa Pea is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Pea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, and Foot Drop. Dr. Pea is currently accepting new patients.

David Bruce is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Mount Vernon, Washington. Dr. Bruce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Morton Neuroma. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.