Roger Blauvelt, MD, is an orthopedic specialist that deals largely with conditions of the hand and upper extremity. He has a passion for finding the best solution for each patient’s unique condition and the best course of treatment for that individual. While that can be surgery, it is most often other methods.Common conditions treated are carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendonitis, wrist injuries, hand arthritis, fractures, tendon/nerve injuries, and Dupuytren’s contracture.He has a special interest in the care and recovery of injured workers and understands the workmen’s compensation system in Washington can be challenging. Treating injured workers requires medical knowledge, as well as knowledge of the systems and other issues in play. The goal is a safe and timely recovery and return to productive function.Dr. Blauvelt received his medical degree at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, before completing his 5-year orthopedic training at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Dr. Blauvelt then participated in an additional year of subspecialty fellowship training in Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity at University of California Medical Center, Davis in Sacramento, CA. Following a traveling international fellowship of 18 months duration he began practice in Western Washington in 1997.Outside of work, he enjoys the outdoors, scuba diving, pottery, woodworking, home improvement, movies, traveling, and spending time with his family. Dr. Blauvelt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Tendinitis.

Dr. Thomas Trumble, M.D. completed medical school at Yale University School of Medicine and he continued his orthopaedic residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. After completing residency training, Dr. Trumble completed a Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at Duke University in 1984 followed by a Hand and Reconstructive Fellowship at Harvard University at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He taught at Yale University for four years as an assistant professor before moving his family in Seattle to join the University of Washington. For twenty years he served as chief of the hand surgery service and the director of the fellowship training. Because of his interest in bringing specialty hand surgery to the Eastside, Dr. Trumble established an office practice on the Eastside in 1998. In 2010, Dr. Trumble retired from teaching at the University of Washington to focus on patient care based at the Bellevue Hand Surgery with a surgical practice focused at Overlake Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Trumble has also recently been named one of Seattle Met magazine’s Top Doctors for 2011 in the Seattle area. Dr. Trumble is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis.

Dr. Robon did his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated from medical school at The Ohio State University. He completed his fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital. Earlier, in his years as a competitive All-American swimmer, Dr. Robon endured years of medical treatment for multiple orthopaedic injuries. These experiences shaped his practice philosophy today; good patient care involves making accurate and timely diagnoses, but equally important is treating patients with respect and compassion. By helping his patients understand their problem, this not only results in the treatment of the immediate problem, but hopefully, helps to avoid future injuries and pain. Additionally, Dr. Robon is married and has three sons. He and his wife enjoy exploring the great outdoors by skiing, hiking, golfing and trail running in the Cascades. Dr. Robon is Board-certified in Hand and Orthopedic Surgery. He treats patients with all types of orthopaedic fractures in addition to his specialty focus in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. Robon is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

With a clinical practice that spans the range of upper extremity pathology, I have advanced training and interest in the newest techniques for hand and wrist trauma, arthritis of the upper extremity, nerve compression syndromes including carpal tunnel, tumors around the hand and arm, and repetitive stress injuries. The trend is towards less invasive procedures to allow more rapid return to work, sports, and daily activities. Surgery is just one option; many of these diagnoses can be successfully managed without surgery with a coordinated approach including therapy, medications, and patient education. Even though my focus is on the upper extremity pathology, it is important to recognize that these problems commonly affect the whole patient - their work, recreational activities, and even simple daily tasks - and their treatment must be undertaken in that context. Dr. Guyette is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Trapeziectomy.

Dr. Wagner works with patients of all ages to understand their problems in the elbow, wrist and hand and works with them to promote a more functional, pain free upper extremity. Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Fasciotomy.

Dr. Hein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with added qualifications in hand surgery specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He endorses a collaborative approach to treating a broad spectrum of upper extremity conditions including arthritis, nerve injury, nerve compression, trauma, stiffness, and overuse injuries. Dr. Hein thoroughly enjoys listening to his patients in order to work with them to craft a tailored plan of treatment that encourages a successful outcome. Dr. Hein has also been selected by both Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. “My desire to learn more about medicine and the human body was sparked by an experience during a dissection in a college biology lab. We were separating pacemaker cells from cardiac muscle, and I remember being awestruck because the pacemaker cells kept beating even though they were no longer connected to the heart. This was elegant and fascinating to me, and set me on a path that led to multiple volunteer opportunities which solidified my course for a career in medicine.”. Dr. Hein is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Osteotomy.

Dr. Miyano graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine receiving his Medical Doctorate. He specializes in hand surgery and is a practicing physician at Seattle Hand Surgery Group, Swedish Cherry Hill, and Swedish First Hill. Dr. Miyano is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Trigger Thumb.

Traci Barthel is a Hand Surgeon in Renton, Washington. Dr. Barthel is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Osteoarthritis.

John Buckmiller is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Buckmiller is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

A native of Seattle, Dr. Joneschild enjoys all outdoor activities especially skiing, running, and soccer. Her top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis.

Dr. Beverlie Ting joined The Seattle Hand Surgery Group® in 2016. Originally from Vancouver, B.C. she spent 13 years on the East Coast before returning to the West Coast to begin her career. Reports of her weekly exploration of the our part of the country reminds and inspires us to appreciate the incredible place we live. Dr. Ting contributes the Hand Surgery community as a Reviewer of current publications. Dr. Ting operates primarily at Swedish Orthopedic Institute – Swedish Medical Center and the Seattle Hand Surgery Unit. Her top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Although the mind may be where we determine how we shape our lives, we need our hands to put these plans into action. The hand is a complex and delicate part of the human anatomy. Innovative treatments are constantly being developed while existing strategies continue to evolve. I have been fellowship trained in advanced hand surgery and work hard to master the newest proven techniques in order to give you the best treatment options that are currently available. Every patient faces unique challenges and demands. I seek to understand the specific impact your condition has on your life and use this as the guiding principle in determining your most effective treatment. The first step in this process is listening. The second is patient education so that you understand your problem as well as your options. Both nonoperative and operative strategies may be available. Together, we can determine what will work best for you. I strive to maintain open communication with frequent opportunities to ask questions and review progress. I believe that active participation in one’s own recovery serves to minimize uncertainty and maximize cooperation which ultimately leads to an optimal outcome. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Rickets, Dupuytren Contracture, Compartment Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Galle developed his passion for hand surgery early in his medical training and enjoys treating patients through a combination of patient-focused care, lifelong learning, and a comprehensive team approach from injury to return to sports. He embodies a firm belief that achieving optimal results will positively impact all areas of patients’ lives – both professionally and recreationally. Dr. Galle is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is well known in the community for his expertise in hand surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren’s syndrome, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more. Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approach to carpal tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantage is that it is minimally invasive, and patients generally regain function sooner. Likewise, Dr. Weil is one of the only physicians in Seattle who performs the endoscopic cubital tunnel release surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome (or, “cell phone elbow”). Dr. Weil is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Hip Replacement.

Douglas Hanel is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Hanel is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sprengel Deformity, Macrodactyly of the Hand, Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, and Accessory Navicular Bone. Dr. Hanel is currently accepting new patients.

Jerry Huang is a Hand Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Huang is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Steven Sun is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. His top area of expertise is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Jeffrey Friedrich is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplasia of the Tibia with Polydactyly, Polydactyly, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, and Symphalangism Distal. Dr. Friedrich is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Rodriguez is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Breast Enlargement In Males, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, and Craniosynostosis.

Carleton Keck is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Loryn Peterson is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Paul Luu is a Plastic Surgeon and a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Luu is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Reed is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington.

Jimmy Daruwalla is a Hand Surgeon in Seattle, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Kienbock's Disease, and Nerve Decompression.