Overview
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 Orthopedic Surgery and American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery, Subspecialty In Hand Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Ghidella is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2727 Hollycroft St Suite #410, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, Lakewood, WA 98499
1724 W Union Ave, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Dr. Ghidella 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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sean D. Ghidella
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean D. Ghidella?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean D. Ghidella by calling their office at 253-358-4002. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sean D. Ghidella a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean D. Ghidella 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. Sean D. Ghidella specialize in?
While Dr. Sean D. Ghidella is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Sean D. Ghidella participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sean D. Ghidella has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Sean D. Ghidella's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sean D. Ghidella accept my insurance?
Dr. Sean D. Ghidella accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-358-4002 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Ghidella isDistinguished. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Ghidella isAdvanced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Ganglion CystDr. Ghidella isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Ghidella isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Ghidella isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Ghidella isAdvanced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Ghidella isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Ghidella isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- BursitisDr. Ghidella isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Ghidella isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Ghidella isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- OsteochondromaDr. Ghidella isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Radial Nerve DysfunctionDr. Ghidella isExperienced. Learn about Radial Nerve Dysfunction.