Zakkary Walterscheid
Proliance Surgeons
27005 168th Pl Suite #201, 
Covington, WA 

Overview

Zakkary Walterscheid, MD, joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates in 2024 as a hand and upper extremity surgeon. He is dedicated to helping patients with hand, wrist, and elbow issues, including fractures, trauma, and complex reconstructions.

Dr. Walterscheid earned his Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering from the University of California, San Diego, and his Medical Doctorate from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Washington and further specialized with a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Outside of medicine, Dr. Walterscheid enjoys hiking and has a deep interest in history. Dr. Walterscheid looks forward to working with you and providing personalized care to help you get back to doing what you love.

His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Wrist Arthroscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency

University of Washington

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Hand Surgery in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Valley Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Resident Teaching Award – University of Washington Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Proliance Surgeons
27005 168th Pl Suite #201, Covington, WA 98042
Other Locations
Proliance Surgeons
4011 Talbot Road S., Suite 300, Renton, WA 98055

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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Is Dr. Zakkary Walterscheid a top-rated expert for Tennis Elbow?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zakkary Walterscheid is classified as an Experienced expert for Tennis Elbow, 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. Zakkary Walterscheid specialize in?

While Dr. Zakkary Walterscheid is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Tennis Elbow, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Zakkary Walterscheid participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Zakkary Walterscheid has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tennis Elbow. You can view a list of Dr. Zakkary Walterscheid's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Zakkary Walterscheid accept my insurance?

Dr. Zakkary Walterscheid accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-630-3660 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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