Overview
Craig Arntz, MD is a board certified orthopedic shoulder specialist with 20 years of experience treating problems that often require shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures and shoulder arthritis. Dr. Arntz has advanced training in shoulder surgery with extensive experience in treating the most complex shoulder disorders. Additionally, Dr Arntz is a board-certified hand surgeon. Recognized in the Seattle and Renton community as a shoulder and upper extremity specialist, Dr. Arntz is proud to have had thousands of physician and patient referrals. A Seattle native, Dr. Arntz has co-authored several articles and book chapters about rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthritis reconstruction. Dr. Arntz has particular interest in arthroscopic shoulder repair, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse shoulder replacement. Dr. Arntz uses advanced techniques to restore his patients' shoulder and hand comfort and function as quickly and safely as possible. He practices at Valley Orthopedic Associates' Renton clinic. Outside of medicine, Dr. Arntz enjoys to spend time with his family. He also enjoys snow and water skiing, boating and travel. Clinical Focus: Rotator Cuff Repair: Shoulder Arthroscopy Shoulder Joint Replacement Hand and Wrist Arthritis Surgery Hospital Affiliations: Valley Medical Center, Renton University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Professional Affiliations: Member, American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Board Certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990; Hand Surgery, 1992; Recertified, 2000; Recertified, 2009 Fellowship Training: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; University of Washington, Seattle Hand Surgery; University of Lund, Malmo, Sweden Residency: University of Washington, 1987; Medical School: University of Washington, 1981 Dr. Arntz is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. Arntz is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder.
Dr. Arntz is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Arntz is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
27005 168th Pl Suite #201, Covington, WA 98042
4011 Talbot Road S., Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Arntz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Proliance Surgeons
In addition to general orthopedics, John Howlett, MD specializes in hand and wrist surgery. He practices at VOA's Renton and Newcastle clinics. Clinical Focus: Hand and Microvascular Surgery Hospital Affiliation: Valley Medical Center, Renton Fellowship Training: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Orthopedic Surgery University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, General Surgery Medical School: University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Howlett is highly rated in 16 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. Dr. Howlett is currently accepting new patients.
Bellevue Hand Surgery
Dr. Thomas Trumble, M.D. completed medical school at Yale University School of Medicine and he continued his orthopaedic residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. After completing residency training, Dr. Trumble completed a Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at Duke University in 1984 followed by a Hand and Reconstructive Fellowship at Harvard University at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He taught at Yale University for four years as an assistant professor before moving his family in Seattle to join the University of Washington. For twenty years he served as chief of the hand surgery service and the director of the fellowship training. Because of his interest in bringing specialty hand surgery to the Eastside, Dr. Trumble established an office practice on the Eastside in 1998. In 2010, Dr. Trumble retired from teaching at the University of Washington to focus on patient care based at the Bellevue Hand Surgery with a surgical practice focused at Overlake Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Trumble has also recently been named one of Seattle Met magazine’s Top Doctors for 2011 in the Seattle area. Dr. Trumble is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. Dr. Trumble is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Trumble is currently accepting new patients.
Seattle Children's Hospital
Burt Yaszay is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Yaszay is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Craig T. Arntz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Craig T. Arntz?
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Is Dr. Craig T. Arntz a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Craig T. Arntz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Tendinitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Craig T. Arntz specialize in?
While Dr. Craig T. Arntz is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Craig T. Arntz accept my insurance?
Dr. Craig T. Arntz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-630-3660 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Arntz isDistinguished. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Arntz isDistinguished. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Arntz isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Arntz isDistinguished. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Arntz isDistinguished. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
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- RhizarthrosisDr. Arntz isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Arntz isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
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- Caffey DiseaseDr. Arntz isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Arntz isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Arntz isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Arntz isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Maffucci SyndromeDr. Arntz isExperienced. Learn about Maffucci Syndrome.
- MetachondromatosisDr. Arntz isExperienced. Learn about Metachondromatosis.