Overview
Francisco Fontan is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Centralia, Washington.
His clinical expertise encompasses Scaphoid Non-Union, Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
Locations
1900 Cooks Hill Rd, Centralia, WA 98531
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Proliance Surgeons
Sean D. Ghidella, MD, is fellowship trained in hand surgery and specializes in the surgical management of the upper extremity. He has been practicing since 1996 and has received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He brings experience rarely found outside military practice to Tacoma, Lakewood, and Gig Harbor. He is well versed in management of common sports, work-related, arthritic, and traumatic injuries and ailments. He has a wealth of experience managing severe injuries and conditions resulting from combat as well as birth defects in children.Once management short of surgery has failed, Dr. Ghidella tries to speed recovery and improve function surgically with a combination of traditional techniques that have proven reliable and the latest techniques that depend on current technology. His goal is to restore function to his patients and get them back to their daily activities as quickly as possible by solving their orthopedic problem, big or small.He is a graduate of the Unites States Military Academy, West Point and has served in the military as an orthopedic and hand surgeon with the last eight years of his career holding positions of Chief of Hand Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center. He retired from the Army as a Colonel and a combat veteran after 21 years of service in 2010 to pursue civilian practice. He has previously taught as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, USUHS, and Swedish Medical Center.He hails from New England, but he considers the South Sound home. He is an avid skier and enjoys water sports. His passion is assistant coaching for Gig Harbor High School Tides Varsity Football. Dr. Ghidella is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Ghidella is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Hand Surgery. Dr. Ghidella is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francisco Fontan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francisco Fontan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francisco Fontan by calling their office at 360-736-2889. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francisco Fontan a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francisco Fontan is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteotomy, 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. Francisco Fontan specialize in?
While Dr. Francisco Fontan is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Tissue Biopsy, and Scaphoid Non-Union. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Francisco Fontan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francisco Fontan has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Francisco Fontan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francisco Fontan accept my insurance?
Dr. Francisco Fontan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 360-736-2889 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteotomyDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- Spinal FusionDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Fontan isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
