Patrick Vaughan, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care and education of the amateur, professional and weekend athlete. He utilizes both non-operative as well as surgical care in order to restore his patients' function and return them to the activities they love.Dr. Vaughan has been practicing orthopedic surgery in the South Sound for over 15 years. He is the medical director and team orthopedic surgeon for the Tacoma Rainiers (AAA franchise of the Seattle Mariners), and provides sports medicine coverage for Gig Harbor High School. He is the current team orthopedic surgeon for the University of Puget Sound and has worked with all of the school's varsity sports teams for over a dozen years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2001-2005 at the Naval Hospital Pensacola as an orthopedic surgeon.He enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking, skiing, and golf, spending time with his family, and playing sports with his two teenagers. Dr. Vaughan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Knock Knees, Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Richard Gray, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement and general orthopedic care. As an orthopedist with over 25 years of experience serving the Tacoma community, he brings a uniquely holistic skill set to the diagnosis and treatment of his patients. His goal is to team with his patients and their families to accurately and clearly define their problems, provide understandable treatment options, and to carry out the plan with professional, precise and expert care. His first goal is to avoid surgery, but when it’s necessary, he has the perspective to advise the best surgical procedure for each patient. He meticulously oversees the rehab and recovery phase of his patients to get them back to their best selves as soon as possible.Dr. Gray consults and instructs courses on spine reconstruction techniques for Stryker Spine, a medical device manufacturer. He shares his orthopedic knowledge by volunteering as a sports medicine consultant for Bellarmine Preparatory School.He is an active participant in his community school and church. Together with his wife and six children, he enjoys a wide range of family activities, mostly involving the great outdoors. He is proud to call the Pacific Northwest home. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Orchiectomy.

Peter Krumins, MD, is fellowship trained in sports medicine with a professional interest in joint reconstruction of the lower extremity, including foot, ankle, knee and hip. He enjoys solving complex surgical problems to help individuals regain function and return to the activities they love.Dr. Krumins is an avid sports enthusiast enjoying snow skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking with his three children, as well as competing in bike races as a member of the Old Town Bicycle "dirt" team. Dr. Krumins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Jamie Antoine, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery and treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems.Dr. Antoine received his medical degree from Albany Medical College, graduating magna cum laude, then went on to complete his surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Antoine also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, where he trained under fellowship director, Dr. Warren King, head orthopedic surgeon for the Oakland Raiders.Upon completing his training, Dr. Antoine began his practice at Group Health/Kaiser Permanente in Seattle, where he served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery for the Seattle campus for six years.Drawn to orthopedic medicine because of his interest in the relationship between form and function as it relates to the body, Dr. Antoine appreciates that his role as an orthopedic surgeon allows him to help others in a meaningful way.In his free time, Dr. Antoine enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, participating in sports, and taking up new hobbies such as playing musical instruments. Dr. Antoine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

Bryant Marchant is an Orthopedics provider in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Marchant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marchant is currently accepting new patients.

Praveen Kanneganti is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Kanneganti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kanneganti 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 Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

Peters T. Otlans, MD, MPH, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine injuries, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder and knee replacement surgery and fracture care. He performs arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow, addressing cartilage, ligament, and tendon injuries in a minimally invasive fashion.Dr. Otlans believes in the importance of building relationships and earning trust with his patients. He focuses on developing individualized care plans after listening carefully to his patient's needs and goals and clearly communicating all treatment options.Dr. Otlans grew up in Washington State and has a passion for international medical work and orthopaedic research. Prior to returning to the community, he served as an assistant team physician with Portland State athletics and then with Philadelphia's professional and college sports teams. He serves as team orthopedic surgeon for Highline Public Schools and an editor of Arthroscopy</em> and the American Journal of Sports Medicine</em>, the premier orthopedic sports medicine journals in the country. Dr. Otlans is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Osteotomy.

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 Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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 Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Timothy Locknane, MD, is a board-certified family physician with special certification in sports medicine. He strives to engage each patient in an unhurried environment and offers personalized, comprehensive musculoskeletal care and procedural medicine with the goal of a timely return to function following injury.Dr. Locknane is on staff at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and is active in continuing medical education and community educational presentations. He also volunteers as a sports medicine physician for the Bothell High School Cougars.He is a native of Seattle, a busy husband and father of four children. He is an active athlete, enjoying occasional triathlons and multi-sport recreational racing. Dr. Locknane also enjoys reading, general mechanics, home maintenance and remodeling, boating, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family and friends. Dr. Locknane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Anthony VanBergeyk, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose clinical interests include virtually all aspects of orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, traumatic injuries, knee arthroscopy as well as knee and hip replacement surgery. He feels blessed to be a part of the greater Puyallup medical community and he looks forward to providing individualized, patient-centered education and healthcare for many years to come.Dr. VanBergeyk was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. He moved with his family to the Pacific Northwest in 2005. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, golfing, camping, and hiking. He is also an avid sports fan. He is actively involved in his local church as well as serving at the South Hill food bank and volunteering at his children’s school and Girl Scout activities. Dr. Vanbergeyk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Wendy Heusch, DO, is a Pacific Northwest native, originally from Oregon. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound where she played volleyball on the 1993 NAIA Championship team. Her orthopedic training has taken her from West Coast to East Coast and although she enjoyed each area of the country, she believes there is no place quite like the Northwest.Her practice interests include treating all sports related injuries, with special interests in the shoulder and knee. She completed an Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship at Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia where she learned from some of the most respected arthroscopic surgeons in the country about the latest techniques in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. These include all arthroscopic surgery of the rotator cuff and other disorders of the shoulder including dislocations and instability, as well as ACL surgery of the knee. She is also experienced in treating work related injuries of the shoulder and knee. She understands the unique circumstances surrounding work related injuries and helps her patients navigate the L&I process.Dr. Heusch has pursued and obtained subspecialty board certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This subspecialty certificate is for board certified orthopedic surgeons who have demonstrated qualifications in sports medicine beyond those expected of other orthopedic surgeons. This includes additional training, a practice characterized by a volume of cases in sports medicine, and by passing an exam administered nationally by the AOBOS.Being an athlete herself, she enjoys treating the needs and injuries of all types of athletes, from high school players to the recreational athlete. She has also spent a portion of her fellowship with the team physician for the Washington Redskins learning about the care of the professional athlete. Dr. Heusch enjoys being a part of the Rainier Orthopedic Institute team and serving the Puyallup community.In her free time, Dr. Heusch enjoys gardening and throwing pottery, and spending time outdoors. She is also an avid supporter of local animal rescues.“I believe in treating my patients as a whole person and that there is more to being healthy than just the absence of disease. By looking beyond just the symptoms and by considering all aspects of a patient’s lifestyle, I strive to work with my patients as part of a team so we can better understand and work towards accomplishing their goals.” – Dr. Wendy Heusch, DO. Dr. Heusch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Tyler J. Nathe, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon treating both sports medicine and general orthopedic patients. His practice has a special focus on arthroscopic surgery and sports injuries as well cartilage transplant procedures and the treatment of complex fractures. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action.Dr. Nathe received his BS in chemistry and medical degree from the University of Washington. He completed his residency at UC Davis, one of the top orthopedic training programs in the country. He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopy at UC Davis. He is a published author on the topic of sports medicine with articles appearing in The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He was honored with an award for his research on injuries in collegiate baseball players. Dr. Nathe has lectured on topics that include complex ligament reconstruction of the knee and shoulder problems in overhead athletes.Dr. Nathe was a collegiate student-athlete competing in soccer for one season with Bellevue College and a spring season with the University of Washington. That summer he sustained a knee injury wakeboarding and focused his efforts on cycling. He competed in road, mountain, and cyclocross racing and in the collegiate road cycling national championships with the University of Washington cycling team. He is still a sports enthusiast and enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, and crossfit workouts.Dr. Nathe serves as a team physician for the Bellevue High School Football team, Mt. Si High School Football team, and the US Ski and Snowboard Association. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action.Dr. Nathe is a proud, born-and-raised Washingtonian, growing up in Yakima. He met his wife Sharon at UW School of Medicine and together they have three children. Tyler and his family are thrilled to be back in Washington State near family and friends. Dr. Nathe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Christopher Wahl, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy and trauma. He also performs platelet-rich plasma therapy. He has extensive experience in the care of professional, elite, endurance and recreational athletes, having formerly served as head team physician for the San Diego Chargers and as Associate Professor and team physician at the University of Washington. Dr. Wahl has researched, lectured and published widely, and is recognized nationally as an expert in the treatment of high-energy, complex knee and shoulder disorders.He was the recipient of the 2011 American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Traveling Fellowship, teaching and learning at notable sports institutes across South America. Dr. Wahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Small Patella Syndrome, Trochlear Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Gregory A. Komenda, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose primary focus is on sports medicine and injuries of the shoulder and knee. He enjoys working with patients requiring complex shoulder reconstruction and knee ligament reconstruction as well as joint replacement surgery.He believes every patient is unique and important. He strives to customize care to each individual patient in order to maximize their functionality and enable them to return to activities and sports.Dr. Komenda grew up in Washington State. He received a Bachelor of Science from the UW and attended St. Louis University for his medical degree. After doing his residency in Maryland, he completed a sports medicine fellowship at the highly regarded Southern California Orthopedic Institute.Dr. Komenda and his wife have two boys who keep them busy with their sports teams and activities. He enjoys flying, photography, and coaching lacrosse. Dr. Komenda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Steven Anderson is a Pediatrics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Herniated Disk, Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome, and Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Frozen Shoulder.

John Jamora practices in Issaquah, Washington. Dr. Jamora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trochlear Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Trochlear Dysplasia. Dr. Jamora is currently accepting new patients.