25 of the Best Hand Surgeons Near Me in maple valley, WA

In addition to general orthopedics, John Howlett, MD specializes in hand and wrist surgery. He practices at VOA's Renton and Newcastle clinics. Clinical Focus: Hand and Microvascular Surgery Hospital Affiliation: Valley Medical Center, Renton Fellowship Training: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, Orthopedic Surgery University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals, General Surgery Medical School: University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Howlett is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Howlett is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Howlett is currently accepting new patients.

Craig Arntz, MD is a board certified orthopedic shoulder specialist with 20 years of experience treating problems that often require shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff tears, instability, fractures and shoulder arthritis. Dr. Arntz has advanced training in shoulder surgery with extensive experience in treating the most complex shoulder disorders. Additionally, Dr Arntz is a board-certified hand surgeon. Recognized in the Seattle and Renton community as a shoulder and upper extremity specialist, Dr. Arntz is proud to have had thousands of physician and patient referrals. A Seattle native, Dr. Arntz has co-authored several articles and book chapters about rotator cuff repair and shoulder arthritis reconstruction. Dr. Arntz has particular interest in arthroscopic shoulder repair, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder replacement surgery, including reverse shoulder replacement. Dr. Arntz uses advanced techniques to restore his patients' shoulder and hand comfort and function as quickly and safely as possible. He practices at Valley Orthopedic Associates' Renton clinic. Outside of medicine, Dr. Arntz enjoys to spend time with his family. He also enjoys snow and water skiing, boating and travel. Clinical Focus: Rotator Cuff Repair: Shoulder Arthroscopy Shoulder Joint Replacement Hand and Wrist Arthritis Surgery Hospital Affiliations: Valley Medical Center, Renton University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle Professional Affiliations: Member, American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Board Certifications: Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1990; Hand Surgery, 1992; Recertified, 2000; Recertified, 2009 Fellowship Training: Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; University of Washington, Seattle Hand Surgery; University of Lund, Malmo, Sweden Residency: University of Washington, 1987; Medical School: University of Washington, 1981 Dr. Arntz is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Arntz is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Frozen Shoulder. Dr. Arntz is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Arntz is currently accepting new patients.

Traci Barthel, MD specializes in hand and wrist surgery. Dr. Barthel practices at Valley Orthopedic Associates' Renton and Covington clinics. Clinical Focus: Hand and Wrist Surgery General Orthopedics Hospital Affiliation: Valley Medical Center, Renton Professional Affiliations: Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand Board Certification: Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 2004 Fellowship Training: University of Washington, Hand and Microvascular Surgery, 2002 Residency: Case Western Reserve University, 2001 Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1995. Dr. Granston is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Granston is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Robon is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Robon is currently accepting new patients.

In addition to general orthopedics, Niket Shrivastava, MD specializes in hand and wrist surgery. He practices at VOA's Renton and Covington locations. Clinical Focus: Hand and Wrist Surgery General Orthopedics Hospital Affiliation: Valley Medical Center, Renton Fellowship Training: University of California Davis Medical Center, Hand Surgery Fellow, Department of Orthopaedics, Sacramento, CA Research Experience: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Orthopaedics, Columbia University, New York, NY Research Assistant, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Research Assistant, Center for Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Residency: Columbia University, Postdoctoral Resident Fellow, Department of Orthopaedics, New York, NY Medical School: Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN. Dr. Shrivastava is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Shrivastava is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Shrivastava is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Lyons, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder care and sports medicine. His clinical focus includes advanced treatment of shoulder conditions, sports-related injuries, elbow and wrist conditions, knee ligament injuries, cartilage restoration, and fractures of the upper and lower extremities.Dr. Lyons brings 12 years of orthopedic experience to Proliance Orthopedic Associates. Before joining Proliance, he served as Chief of Orthopedics at Kaiser for three years and participated in national leadership committees focused on implant selection and pricing, sports and shoulder replacement care, and implant ethics. He was also selected as an ISAKOS Traveling Fellow in sports medicine, reflecting his commitment to advanced orthopedic care and collaboration within the field.Dr. Lyons was drawn to Proliance Orthopedic Associates because of the opportunity to work alongside physicians at the top of their field while practicing within an independent, physician-led model of care. He values the ability to provide thoughtful, individualized treatment while helping patients return to the activities and lifestyle that matter most to them.Dr. Lyons takes a collaborative approach to patient care. At the first appointment, patients can expect a careful evaluation focused on accurately diagnosing the problem and developing a treatment plan that fits their goals, lifestyle, and needs. He believes treatment should be individualized, whether that means. Dr. Lyons is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Morton grew up in Cody, Wyoming on the east gate of Yellowstone National park. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Carroll College in Helena Montana and a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle. He continued his training at the rigorous and highly regarded University of Washington six-year integrated plastic surgery residency program where he learned from internationally renowned experts in complex reconstructive surgery. During his journey through medical training, he found great satisfaction in improving the quality of life for patients with congenital differences, cancer defects, and functional deficits through the specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Morton values a trusting and honest relationship with his patients. He practices the diverse breadth of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery including alloplastic and autologous breast reconstruction, free tissue transfer, hand surgery, skin cancer treatment and Mohs reconstruction, cancer defect reconstruction, and cosmetic breast, body and facial plastic surgery. He continues his affiliation with the University of Washington as clinical instructor of plastic & reconstructive surgery where he participates in teaching the next generation of plastic surgeons. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Epidural Lipomatosis. Dr. Morton is board certified in American Board Of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Morton is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Thayer is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Thayer is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Tendinitis. Dr. Blauvelt is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Blauvelt is currently accepting new patients.

Julie Roberts is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Cross is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Federal Way, Washington. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis.