William Bede
Proliance Surgeons
7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, 
Lakewood, WA 

Overview

W. Brandt Bede, MD, is a board-certified general orthopedic surgeon in both the United States and in Canada. He has been a practicing surgeon since 1972. He specializes in a variety of orthopedic conditions and performs a wide range of orthopedic procedures treating the upper and lower extremities, and has a professional focus on trauma, sports medicine, and joint reconstruction. He believes that a one-on-one relationship with his patients is paramount, yet they can also take advantage of the strengths of the group practice, including immediate consultations, coverage by his colleagues when necessary, and a top-notch office staff. After his medical education he was active duty, United States Navy, as an orthopedic surgeon in 1976 and 1977. He has been an orthopedic surgeon in the Tacoma area since that time. He has contributed to his community for many years as a member of the Pierce County YMCA Camp and Foundation Boards and the Tacoma Rotary Club. He has also been very involved in Shriners Hospitals for Children, holding membership as a Chairman of the Board of Governors and member of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors. Dr. Bede has had a lifelong interest in the history of logging locomotives and served on the Western Forest Industrial Museum board for 12 years.

His top area of expertise is Osteoarthritis.

Graduate Institution

McGill University

Residency

St. Joseph's Hospital

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
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  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
7308 Bridgeport Way W, Suite 201, Lakewood, WA 98499
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Bede is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. William Bede specialize in?

While Dr. William Bede is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Dr. William Bede accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-582-7257 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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