
Overview
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.
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Locations
1620 Lake Tapps Pkwy E #115th, Auburn, WA 98092
4011 Talbot Road S., Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055
24060 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Suite D 100, Maple Valley, WA 98038
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Howlett 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
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.
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. John P. Howlett
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John P. Howlett?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John P. Howlett by calling their office at 253-246-2860. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John P. Howlett a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John P. Howlett is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. John P. Howlett specialize in?
While Dr. John P. Howlett is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. John P. Howlett accept my insurance?
Dr. John P. Howlett accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-246-2860 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
- Distinguished
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Infantile MyofibromatosisDr. Howlett isDistinguished. Learn about Infantile Myofibromatosis.
- Advanced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- SynovitisDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- TendinitisDr. Howlett isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Experienced
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- BursitisDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Chondroma.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Howlett isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.

