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 Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Zakkary Walterscheid, MD, joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates in 2024 as a hand and upper extremity surgeon. He is dedicated to helping patients with hand, wrist, and elbow issues, including fractures, trauma, and complex reconstructions.Dr. Walterscheid earned his Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, and his Medical Doctorate from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Washington and further specialized with a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center.He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Outside of medicine, Dr. Walterscheid enjoys hiking and has a deep interest in history. Dr. Walterscheid looks forward to working with you and providing personalized care to help you get back to doing what you love. Dr. Walterscheid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Wrist Arthroscopy.

Eric Alyea is an Orthopedics provider in Burien, Washington. Dr. Alyea is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Alyea is currently accepting new patients.

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 Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

W. Barrett Payne, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in knee, hip, and shoulder arthroscopy including complex reconstruction, repair of ligament, tendon, and rotator cuff injuries.As a physician and surgeon, Dr. Payne feels a profound responsibility to provide the best possible care for every patient he has the privilege to serve. He accomplishes this by communicating clearly, being an empathetic provider, using sound judgment, and involving his patients in the decision-making process. He uses the best technical skills with the latest and most advanced technologies. He strives to always make himself available to answer questions and address concerns throughout the treatment process. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Brian Jones, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in full spectrum treatment of cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar spine (low-back) surgery. He also has a clinical interested in knee and shoulder repair and reconstruction, hip, knee, and shoulder replacement, and fracture care.He believes the patient-physician relationship relies on a team approach. Striving for successful results and improving one’s quality of life is an extremely rewarding process for the whole team. His goal is to gather enough information to make the right diagnosis, explore the best treatment options, and develop an individualized treatment plan in collaboration with each patient. Through this personalized approach, he is present at every step of the process so that each patient’s healthcare needs are met with the best possible results. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy.

Alan Barronian, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder including minimally invasive hip and knee replacements. He also has a special interest in sports injuries including ligament reconstruction, foot and ankle reconstruction, and fracture care. He believes that physicians and patients need to be a team during treatment. His goal is to carefully listen to his patients, determine what the problem is, and then discuss options for treatment. This way he and his patients can formulate a plan and work together to cure the problem. Treatment is frequently non-surgical but if surgery is needed he will walk through that process with each patient. Dr. Barronian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Gia Hemmen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Hemmen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and High Cholesterol. Dr. Hemmen is currently accepting new patients.

Jeanne Moore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Moore has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

Lauren Tsai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Myotonia Congenita, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Curtis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Covington, Washington. Dr. Curtis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension. Dr. Curtis is currently accepting new patients.

Shreeketa Mehta is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hypothyroidism, High Cholesterol, Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Kachner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Kachner has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Kachner is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Mlanao is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kent, Washington. Dr. Mlanao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis, Alopecia Areata, and Obesity. Dr. Mlanao is currently accepting new patients.

David Feldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Kent, Washington. Dr. Feldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Dr. Feldman is currently accepting new patients.

Rodney Riedel is a Sports Medicine provider in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Riedel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Riedel is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Madewell is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Madewell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Lymphangitis, Togaviridae Disease, and Cellulitis. Dr. Madewell is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Aguilar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Maple Valley, Washington. Dr. Aguilar has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Aguilar 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

Craig T. Arntz, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic shoulder specialist with 25 years of experience treating problems that often require shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures, and shoulder arthritis. He has advanced training in shoulder surgery with extensive experience in treating the most complex shoulder disorders. He has particular interest in arthroscopic shoulder repair, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse shoulder replacement.Dr. Arntz is also a board-certified hand surgeon, and he is recognized in the Seattle and Renton communities as a shoulder and upper extremity specialist. He is proud to have had thousands of physician and patient referrals.He uses advanced techniques to restore his patients' shoulder and hand comfort and function as quickly and safely as possible. He has co-authored several articles and book chapters about rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthritis reconstruction.He is a native of Seattle. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys snow and water skiing, boating, and travel. Dr. Arntz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tennis Elbow. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder.