John Howlett, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in fracture care. He has completed additional fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery, including trauma, reconstruction, pediatric as well as microvascular surgery.He likes to remind himself that the origin of the Latin word “doctor” is “teacher,” and he considers it an important part of his role as a doctor to educate his patients about the conditions that are affecting them. He believes an informed and knowledgeable patient can participate more effectively in his or her own healing. As a former teacher who holds a master’s degree in education, Dr. Howlett deeply enjoys this aspect of working with patients.One of the experiences that shaped his career trajectory was his work as a counselor at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman for children with cancer and other blood-related disorders. Witnessing the courage and energy of these children convinced him that healing involves more than medication and surgery. This experience led him to pursue his medical degree, where he saw an opportunity to combine his interest in caring for people with his passion for teaching.Having grown up in Washington enjoying hiking, backpacking, sailing, and canoeing, Dr. Howlett was eager to return to the Northwest for his residency and fellowship training. He now shares these same passions with his family. He and his wife both played soccer in college and can be found cheering on their two daughters at soccer games on the weekends. Dr. Howlett is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Frederic Johnstone is a Hand Surgeon in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Johnstone is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Hemangiopericytoma, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Ryan Riel is a Hand Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Riel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

Issei Komatsu is a Hand Surgeon in Puyallup, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

Julie Roberts is a Hand Surgeon in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

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.

Steven Summerfield is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Covington, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Summerfield is currently accepting new patients.

Douglas Hassan is a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Hassan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Hip Replacement.

Ian Lawson is a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Lawson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Thomas Cross is a Hand Surgeon in Federal Way, Washington. His top area of expertise is Osteoarthritis.

Ralph Costanzo is a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. His top area of expertise is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Meredith Taylor is a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Rhizarthrosis.

Ann Links is a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Links is currently accepting new patients.

Bruce Wheeler is a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington.

Ghalib Husseini is a Hand Surgeon in Tacoma, Washington.