The 20 Best Tennis Elbow Doctors Near Me in Bellingham, WA

Dr. Galle developed his passion for hand surgery early in his medical training and enjoys treating patients through a combination of patient-focused care, lifelong learning, and a comprehensive team approach from injury to return to sports. He embodies a firm belief that achieving optimal results will positively impact all areas of patients’ lives – both professionally and recreationally. Dr. Galle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Galle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Galle is currently accepting new patients.

I am proud to offer the highest quality specialty care of your hand, shoulder and elbow disorders. In addition to caring for such disorders in both the child and the adult, I offer state-of-the-art fracture care, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery of both the upper and lower extremities.I earned my medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio, after which I completed my orthopedic surgical residency training at the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. During my training, I served locally at Harborview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Hospital, and the Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital.After my general orthopedics training, I was accepted at Harvard Medical School’s Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship where I served on the staff of Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston and the VA Boston Healthcare System.During my tenure in Boston, I performed complex adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery, working amongst and learning from world leaders in the subspecialty. While in Boston, I also qualified for and competed in the 114th running of the Boston Marathon.I grew up in Shoreline, WA, and am quite happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest for good. Outside of medicine, I enjoys many sports including skiing, golf, running and tennis. My greatest pride is my wonderful wife and lifetime best friend, Mary, and our wonderful children. Dr. Ruhlman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Ruhlman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ruhlman is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and elbow surgery. Dr. Weil is well known in the community for his expertise in treating complex conditions of the upper extremity. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, Dupuytren’s disease, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more.Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel and endoscopic cubital tunnel release for treatment of ulnar nerve compression at the cubital tunnel. Endoscopic carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approaches to carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantages are that the endoscopic approach is minimally invasive, less painful, and allows for a quicker recovery and return to work and sports.Dr. Weil completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. He then worked at the world renowned National Institutes of Health performing research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He then completed his medical education and received a Doctorate of Medicine from New York University’s School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, New York. While in residency, Dr. Weil completed specialized training in orthopaedic trauma surgery at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the busiest and most respected trauma centers in the country. He also participated in the orthopedic care of the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Alley Dance Company.After residency, Dr. Weil went on to complete a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Weil has published several scientific papers and presented his research in the field of upper extremity trauma at national meetings.During his fellowship Dr. Weil and his family fell in love with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and settled in Seattle after joining Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. On weekends in the winter, you can find Dr. Weil, his wife, and five kids racing down Crystal Mountain. Dr. Weil enjoys alpine and backcountry skiing, hiking in the mountains, tennis and cycling. He has completed multiple marathons and triathlons including Ironman Canada in Whistler, BC. He has also spent time trekking in the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal, Torres del Paine in Chile, and the Inca Trail in Machu Pichu, Peru. Dr. Weil is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weil is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Weil is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Fuchs is a fellowship-trained board certified orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), joint replacement, and sports medicine. Dr. Fuchs completed his fellowship in joint replacement and sports medicine at the prestigious Insall Scott Kelly Institute in New York City. During this time, he worked with the team physicians of the New York Yankees, New York Knicks, and New Jersey Nets. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital level 1 trauma training facility and was awarded the Florida Orthopedic Society Resident Research Paper Award. Dr. Fuchs obtained his medical degree from the Penn State University College of Medicine while being president of his graduating class. He was the recipient of the Dean's Award, the Medical Student Research Award, and the Medical Student Orthopedic Award. Dr. Fuchs received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, where he graduated on the Dean's List and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Fuchs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, and Bursitis. Dr. Fuchs is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Fuchs is currently accepting new patients.

My approach to patient care is to focus on the best of available options for the patient on an individual basis. My goal is to provide thorough, compassionate and quality care to my patients. When appropriate, I recommend nonoperative over operative treatment. When operative treatment is needed, I believe it should be performed with technical expertise and followed with a tailored rehabilitation program. I have completed subspecialty fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. My focus is on athletic injuries and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. As an Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners, I treat professional and other athletes as well as nonathletes. I strive to treat each person with the same level of care. Dr. Khalfayan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Khalfayan is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Khalfayan is currently accepting new patients.

Grant Garcia, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Garcia’s primary focus for his practice is sports medicine, having a great interest in returning athletes safely to their sport after shoulder, knee and elbow injuries and surgeries.During residency and fellowship, Dr. Garcia trained in numerous advanced sports procedures and techniques. These include cartilage regeneration, meniscus transplantation, multi-ligamentous knee reconstruction and complex limb realignment procedures. In addition, many minimally invasive shoulder procedures, including stemless arthroplasty, stabilization procedures, and rotator cuff revision surgery are part of his expertise. He has special elbow training in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and repair procedures. Dr. Garcia is also fellowship-trained in orthobiologic treatments, including stem cell transplantation and PRP, to assist in these surgical procedures, as well as non-operative treatments.Dr. Garcia has authored over 50 publications found in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has also published over a dozen papers on sports medicine that have been featured in ESPN.com, Orthopedics Today and AAOS Now.Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, as well as many collegiate athletes.Dr. Garcia’s outside interests include spending time with his family, wake-boarding, high intensity interval training and travel. He is excited to return to the Seattle area with his wife and their two daughters. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Garcia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

My goal is to help individuals improve their quality of life by helping them regain function and decrease pain through non-surgical management of spine and musculoskeletal disorders. My practice focuses on optimizing exercise and physical therapy, spinal and joint injections, and medication management as well as electrodiagnostic medicine to diagnose and treat painful and debilitating conditions of muscles, joints, and nerves. Whether the patient wants to get back into sports or exercise--or just wants to be able to take a walk or make a meal with less discomfort, I will work with them to develop a treatment plan to help them reach those goals. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Scoliosis. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

Charles A. Peterson II, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty interest and extensive experience in knee and hip replacement, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. He has been in practice since 1996.Dr. Peterson believes it is important to listen to his patients, and fully answer their questions. He takes care to understand how an injury or condition is affecting each patient's daily life and activities, and craft a a treatment plan specifically suited to that patient. During his training at the Mayo Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery (New York), he was a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals, and St. John's University.Dr. Peterson also has helped lead Proliance Surgeons, sitting on the Board of Directors from 2004 until 2021, and holding the positions of President and Chairman from 2014 to 2022.  He also served as interim CEO from 2017 to 2019, and in 2021.A lifelong athlete, Dr. Peterson and his wife enjoy all forms of outdoor sports and activities in the Great Northwest. This dovetails nicely with his love of photography. Dr. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Peterson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Cameron Schick is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of general orthopedic trauma and fracture care. He is also subspecialty trained in the management of upper extremity conditions from the hand to the shoulder. He cares for patients on the Eastside and works at Evergreen, Overlake, and Swedish Hospitals. Dr. Schick attended The University of Texas Medical School where he graduated with honors. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and awarded the Gold Humanism Award in medical school. After completing an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa, he received subspecialty training at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center, which is considered one of the best upper extremity training centers in the United States. In addition to the treatment of general orthopedic injuries, such as fracture care, Dr. Schick’s area of expertise is any injury or disorder of the upper extremity, including treatment of the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder. As a former collegiate athlete himself, Dr. Schick is also interested in treating sports-related injuries of the upper extremity, including arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He is a team physician for the Issaquah High School football team and understands the needs and desires of the athlete. Additionally, he received specialty training in microvascular surgery and is capable of small vessel and nerve repair. Dr. Schick is committed to an outstanding patient experience with the most up-to-date surgical techniques, a thorough understanding of the patient’s needs, and heartfelt care. He does not rely on physician assistants for patient care and you can be assured that Dr. Schick will treat you at each appointment. Dr. Schick is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Schick is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Schick 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 Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

I take great pride in delivering high quality care, from Pediatrics to Geriatrics. I enjoy providing full spectrum Family Medicine, offering care to children, their parents and grandparents. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His clinical expertise encompasses Narcolepsy, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma. Dr. Butler is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

Dr. Lili A Sacks is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Seattle, Washington. She graduated with honors from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1990. Having more than 28 years of diverse experiences, especially in INTERNAL MEDICINE, Dr. Lili A Sacks affiliates with many hospitals including Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, Swedish Edmonds Hospital, Swedish Issaquah, Northwest Hospital, and cooperates with other doctors and specialists in many medical groups including Swedish Health Services, Swedish Health Services. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Sacks is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Alan Barronian is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Burien, Washington. Dr. Barronian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Barronian is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Barronian is currently accepting new patients.

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 Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Secrist is board certified in ABOS Part 1.

Dr. Robon did his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from medical school at The Ohio State University. He completed his fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. Earlier, in his years as a competitive All-American swimmer, Dr. Robon endured years of medical treatment for multiple orthopaedic 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, this not only results in the treatment of the immediate problem, but hopefully, helps to avoid future injuries and pain. Additionally, Dr. Robon is married and has three sons. He and his wife enjoy exploring the great outdoors by skiing, hiking, golfing and trail running in the Cascades. Dr. Robon is Board-certified in Hand and Orthopedic Surgery. He treats patients with all types of orthopaedic fractures in addition to his specialty focus in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Robon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Robon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Robon is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Lohse is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. He cares for both adults and children. In addition to general orthopaedics, he specializes in upper extremity nerve problems, tendon and ligament injuries, fractures, and arthritis. He has pioneered work in accelerated recovery after wrist fractures and performed cutting-edge cartilage transplantation for the treatment of arthritis. Dr. Lohse grew up in Indiana. He received his bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering, graduating with the highest honors, from Purdue University. He went on to attend medical school at Northwestern University where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (highest honors). Dr. Lohse completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Washington before going onto subspecialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Lohse’s care philosophy is centered around education. He believes patients are best able to participate in their care when they thoroughly understand their problem and treatment options. Additionally, Dr. Lohse feels strongly that treatment must be individualized, as the same condition may affect two people very differently. Dr. Lohse is one of only two hand surgeons on the eastside to be named “Top Doc” by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met Magazine, and Castle Connolly. When not at work, Dr. Lohse enjoys spending time with this wife and three children. He steals away for a run when possible and otherwise enjoys skiing (snow and water), hiking, and camping. Website: http://www.grantlohsemd.com. Dr. Lohse is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lohse is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Lohse is currently accepting new patients.

John Howlett is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Howlett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Howlett is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Alan Thomas is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Thomas is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Beck’s philosophy of patient care is one that was cultivated during his residency and fellowship training. He believes in a shared effort with patients, families and other health care providers to create the best treatment course and maximize results for each patient. After completing his medical degree from the University of Washington, and his residency at the Geisinger Medical Center, Dr. Beck received further subspecialty training in a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the University of California Irvine, which included a focus in Microsurgery, complex elbow surgery and shoulder arthroplasty. He is an active contributor to the orthopaedic field, publishing many research articles, authoring orthopaedic text book chapters and presenting research at both national and international meetings. Dr. Beck is board eligible for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Surgery for the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is an affiliate physician with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Evergreen Hospital Medical Center and Swedish Medical Center. In addition to surgeries of the hand, Dr. Beck focuses his practice on complex elbow surgery. Dr. Beck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovitis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Beck is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Beck is currently accepting new patients.

With a clinical practice that spans the range of upper extremity pathology, Todd M. Guyette, MD, has advanced training and interest in the newest techniques for hand and upper extremity pathology. Surgery remains only one pillar of treatment, and many of these diagnoses can be successfully managed without surgery through a coordinated approach that includes therapy, medications, and patient education.Dr. Guyette's clinical focus is on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of complex hand and wrist trauma, nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity with minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, wrist and digit arthroscopy, arthritis of the hand and wrist, Dupuytren's contracture, as well as skin and soft tissue problems. His years in practice has solidified his patient philosophy that the localized problems of the upper extremity affect the whole patient, including their work, recreational activities, and even simple daily tasks. He believes that each patient's treatment must be undertaken with an understanding of that context. Dr. Guyette lives on the Eastside with his wife and two daughters. Dr. Guyette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Synovitis, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Guyette is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery and Added Qualifications In Hand Surgery. Dr. Guyette is currently accepting new patients.