25 of the Best Hand Surgeons Near Me in Issaquah, WA

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. Mary Kate Thayer is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery. She cares for both adults and children. Dr. Thayer received her BA in psychology from the University of Washington and her MD from Saint Louis University School of Medicine where she graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (highest honors). She then returned home to the Northwest and completed her Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the University of Washington. To finalize her training, she relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, and completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center, one of the top fellowship programs in the country. There, she received world-class training in the treatment of both common and complex disorders of the hand and upper extremity. Dr. Thayer is published in the topics of hand, wrist, and trauma surgery and has presented much of this research at national and local meetings. In addition, she has a passion for mentoring and education. She has participated in the Perry Outreach Program and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society’s mentorship program. These programs both share a goal of inspiring young women to become leaders in orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Thayer finds satisfaction in helping patients restore function of their upper extremity to return to work, family, hobbies, and sports. She works directly with patients to develop individualized care plans, both surgical and non-surgical, to achieve these goals. This is achieved through open communication with patients and education about the diagnosis and treatment options. She prides herself on a thorough and thoughtful approach to each patient. She has a special interest in fractures, sports injuries, arthritis, and nerve conditions of the upper extremity. Dr. Thayer is a local Washingtonian. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Lew, and her daughter. She is an avid runner, cooking enthusiast, and Seattle sports fan. Dr. Thayer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

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.

Dr. Beck’s philosophy of patient care is one that was cultivated during his residency and fellowship training. He believes in a shared effort with patients, families and other health care providers to create the best treatment course and maximize results for each patient. After completing his medical degree from the University of Washington, and his residency at the Geisinger Medical Center, Dr. Beck received further subspecialty training in a Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship at the University of California Irvine, which included a focus in Microsurgery, complex elbow surgery and shoulder arthroplasty. He is an active contributor to the orthopaedic field, publishing many research articles, authoring orthopaedic text book chapters and presenting research at both national and international meetings. Dr. Beck is board eligible for the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Surgery for the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is an affiliate physician with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Evergreen Hospital Medical Center and Swedish Medical Center. In addition to surgeries of the hand, Dr. Beck focuses his practice on complex elbow surgery. Dr. Beck is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovitis, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst.

With a clinical practice that spans the range of upper extremity pathology, Todd M. Guyette, MD, has advanced training and interest in the newest techniques for hand and upper extremity pathology. Surgery remains only one pillar of treatment, and many of these diagnoses can be successfully managed without surgery through a coordinated approach that includes therapy, medications, and patient education.Dr. Guyette's clinical focus is on the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of complex hand and wrist trauma, nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity with minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, wrist and digit arthroscopy, arthritis of the hand and wrist, Dupuytren's contracture, as well as skin and soft tissue problems. His years in practice has solidified his patient philosophy that the localized problems of the upper extremity affect the whole patient, including their work, recreational activities, and even simple daily tasks. He believes that each patient's treatment must be undertaken with an understanding of that context. Dr. Guyette lives on the Eastside with his wife and two daughters. 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.

Kurt Allen Anderson, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery. In his practice, he strives to treat his patients as though they are his family. Dr. Anderson is on the clinical faculty for the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at the University of Washington. He currently lives in Bellevue where he enjoys outdoor activities with his wife and two children. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Timothy Schweitzer is a Hand Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis.

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.

Matthew Lyons is a Hand Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington.

David Zeltser is a Hand Surgeon in Bellevue, Washington. Dr. Zeltser has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

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.

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

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.

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

Allison Maclennan is a Hand Surgeon in Redmond, Washington.