Dr. Mark Leadbetter

Alan B. Thomas, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in upper extremity surgery. He has been practicing medicine since 2000, and he has a special interest in arthroscopy of the wrist, elbow and shoulder. He received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.He enjoys the challenges of restoring people to health through his practice. His doctorate work in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made him a more detailed clinician.Dr. Thomas is a former vice president of St. Clare Hospital and has served on the operating and surgical committees for St Clare Hospital and the medical executive committee for Franciscan Health at St. Josephs Medical Center. He is a chairman for an outreach committee at his church and a member of the board of directors for The Health Project – Cambodia, which delivers medical supplies and equipment to underserved people in Southeast Asia and he travels to Cambodia each year to provide surgical care to those in need.Outside of his medical practice and volunteer work, he tries to keep up with his three children who are avid skiers, wakeboarders, and surfers. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Thomas is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Christopher Howe, MD specializes in surgical and non-surgical care of the spine. He has volunteered at a rural hospital in Bangladesh, Tabatha Homeless Shelter and with Doctors Ought to Care. Dr. Howe practices at VOA's Renton and Covington clinics. Clinical Focus: Spine Surgery Hospital Affiliation: Valley Medical Center, Renton Fellowship Training: Harborview Medical Center/University of Washington, Spine Fellowship Residency: University of Washington, Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine University of Washington, Department of General Surgery Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine. Dr. Howe is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Howe is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Howe is currently accepting new patients.