Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy. Mr. Smith is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Philip Yearian, DPM, is a board-certified surgeon specializing in the lower extremity treatment of the foot and ankle. He believes that staying on the forefront of treatment involves educating his patients, which leads to better outcomes.While competing as a Division I Track and Field athlete in the 3000 meters Steeplechase and Cross Country at the University of Portland, his own injuries introduced him to some of the very treatments he uses today to get patients back on their way to a non-painful walk or ultra-marathon.His training involved specializing in both bone and plastic reconstructive surgery. After over twenty years in practice in Gig Harbor and Tacoma, Dr. Yearian has improved some of these very techniques, which now allow some patients to shorten their recovery and return to play or work sooner.Dr. Yearian coaches basketball at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School. He also enjoys running marathons, skiing, traveling and teaching for the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Residency program. Mr. Yearian is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.

Paul Scott, DPM, is a podiatrist specializing in sports medicine, foot and ankle trauma, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Scott is compassionate in his approach to alleviating foot and ankle pain and discomfort, utilizing the latest conservative modalities and surgical techniques when necessary. He believes in collaborating with his patients to provide the most appropriate care for each situation.Dr. Scott is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Mr. Scott is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, Metatarsalgia, and Ingrown Toenail.

Chad Smith is a Nurse Practitioner in Puyallup, Washington. Mr. Smith is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, and Metatarsalgia. Mr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Walter Payne, Jr., DPM, is a board-qualified foot and ankle surgeon specializing in foot and ankle trauma, reconstruction, arthroscopy and limb salvage. Dr. Payne gets to know his patients as individuals. He feels it is important for him to understand what they do for a living and what is important to them so he can tailor their treatment plan.Away from work, Dr. Payne enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking and camping with his wife and dog.Conditions and procedures:Foot and ankle traumaTotal ankle replacementFlatfoot and cavus reconstructionFoot and ankle arthroscopyFoot and ankle reconstructionCharcot reconstructionLimb salvage. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Foot Drop, Ingrown Toenail, and Fibromatosis.

Christina Martinez, ARNP, provides dedicated, compassionate gynecological care that spans the continuum of a woman’s wellness cycle, ranging from adolescence through menopause. She offers the complete scope of women’s health services.Christina’s approach to care is centered around each individual woman and the factors that influence her health and wellness. Christina understands that each woman presents with her own unique health needs, and her goal is to partner with each woman to achieve optimal wellness.Welcoming and warm, Christina prioritizes creating a strong connection with each patient. Christina is a member of the North American Menopause Society and American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.In her spare time, Christina enjoys reading, running, hiking, yoga, and connecting with family and friends.Services offered:Adult and Adolescent GynecologyAbnormal Uterine BleedingAnnual ExamsBreast HealthColposcopyEndometrial BiopsyFamily PlanningFemale Adolescent HealthFemale Infection ConcernsHormone ConcernsMenopauseMenstrual Cycle ConcernsPerimenopausePelvic PainSexual HealthVulvar Biopsy. Ms. Martinez is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Angiomyoma, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Bridget Lonergan, ARNP, serves as the primary nurse practitioner for the Lung Nodule Clinic. Bridget works closely with a multidisciplinary team including thoracic surgeons, pulmonologist, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists and radiologist to ensure patients receive the most appropriate and timely care. She also provides ongoing cancer surveillance for established thoracic surgery patients.Bridget believes all persons have the right to access quality, affordable health care. She also believes healthy individuals lead to healthy families and communities. Her approach to care is a holistic one, tailored to meet the needs of each unique individual. Listening to her patients and putting them first are cornerstones of her care.Bridget is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.Away from work, she enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest, whether hiking, camping, skiing or paddle boarding. Ms. Lonergan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Lung Nodules.

Yuko Yamada, ARNP, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in rheumatology. Yuko is a strong patient advocate with a passion for quality improvement and patient safety. She strives to build strong patient-provider relationships in order to deliver exceptional, individualized care.Yuko has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and she is dedicated to serving her local community.Conditions and procedures:Autoimmune diseasesAxial and peripheral spondyloarthristisGoutJoint injectionsOsteoporosisRheumatoid arthritisPolymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Ms. Yamada is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), RASopathies, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Nicholas Heath is a Nurse Practitioner in Gig Harbor, Washington. Mr. Heath is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Mr. Heath is currently accepting new patients.

Eddie Lo is a Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Lo is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease. Mr. Lo is currently accepting new patients.

Alyssa Demers is a Nurse Practitioner in Lakewood, Washington. Ms. Demers is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Kenneth Howard is a Nurse Practitioner in University Place, Washington. Mr. Howard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Eyelid Bump, and Muscle Spasms.

Natalie Chu is a Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, Washington. Ms. Chu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, and Ingrown Toenail. Ms. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

Ming Hsiao is a Nurse Practitioner in Puyallup, Washington. Mr. Hsiao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Scott Clemons, ARNP, is a family nurse practitioner offering primary care for individuals and families across the lifespan. Scott approaches patient care with an attitude of collaboration. In addition to having his patients carry out healthy interventions in their lives, he wants them to understand why those interventions are so important for living a healthy today and a healthy tomorrow.Scott is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an associate member of the American Society of Addiction Medicine. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Eyelid Bump, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Shelby Eastin is a Nurse Practitioner in Lakewood, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Anna McCracken-Holley, CNM, is a board-certified nurse-midwife who is passionate about supporting patients through transformative and empowering experiences in their health and wellness while providing equitable, accessible and compassionate care.Anna takes a patient-centered approach to care. She believes patients are experts in their own lived experience, and it is her job to provide them with the information they need to make the best medical decisions for themselves and their family.Anna grew up in the South Puget Sound area and feels grateful to be working as a midwife in her home community. Away from work, Anna enjoys hiking, baking, traveling and history.Anna provides the following services:Adult and Adolescent GynecologyMidwiferyObstetricsSubstance Use Disorder in PregnancyWell-Person Care. Her top area of expertise is Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Andrea DeLong, ARNP, is a nurse practitioner specializing in primary care for women. As part of her job to provide the best gynecologic health care, she believes in promoting each patient to an optimal state of health and wellness.In her spare time Andrea enjoys running, gardening, and playing the piano and violin. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Muscle Spasms, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Zoon Vulvitis.

Alissa Mayer, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon. Dr. Mayer has experience with all aspects of foot and ankle pathology, including trauma, elective reconstruction, sports medicine, minimally invasive procedures and diabetic limb salvage. While she utilizes both conservative and surgical treatments, she favors non-surgical modalities when possible.Dr. Mayer strives to be an understanding, compassionate and skilled clinician and surgeon who makes a point to get to understand her patients’ concerns and goals for treatment. She enjoys teaching her patients about their diagnosis and involving them in their treatment plan to ensure better outcomes.In her spare time, Dr. Mayer enjoys hiking with her husband and her corgi, Albi, along with watching football on Sundays. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, High Arch, Bunions, Clubfoot, and Osteotomy.

Lalita Turaga, DPM, is a well-rounded, board-certified podiatrist who provides surgical and non-surgical care for foot and ankle conditions, with special interests in diabetic limb salvage, and foot and ankle trauma. Her patient-centered, integrated approach takes into consideration the whole body, including associated co-morbidities.Dr. Turaga is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Washington State Podiatric Medical Association. She believes strongly in service to others and often performs medical mission trips to India to operate on patients with Hansen's Disease (Leprosy).Away from work, she enjoys baking and hiking, and she follows World Cricket. Her top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Boils, Corns and Calluses, and Hammer Toe.

Ericka Gianotto, ARNP, is a family nurse practitioner who offers patient-centered care for individuals and families.Ericka strives to provide evidence-based, primary health care and to put the patient first while delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate and energetic setting. Her practice emphasizes preventive care, safety and quality of life. She is eager to partner with patients and providers to find healthy solutions.Outside of work, Ericka enjoys hiking, biking and scrapbooking. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, Menopause, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Todd Chappell is a Nurse Practitioner in Tacoma, Washington. Mr. Chappell is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Bunions, Tendinitis, and Metatarsalgia. Mr. Chappell is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Wilder, DPM, is passionate about providing the best possible foot and ankle care for her patients. Dr. Wilder treats her patients as if they were family, getting to know them and developing an individualized care plan to suit their particular needs and goals. She enjoys improving people's quality of life by keeping them on their feet and active.Dr. Wilder is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Washington State Podiatric Association, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, and International Foot and Ankle Foundation.Away from work, Dr. Wilder enjoys hiking, running, camping, fishing, reading, baking and spending time with her two children. Ms. Wilder is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bunions, High Arch, Flat Feet, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Paul Coulter, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle sports medicine and reconstructive foot surgery. He assists patients from all walks of life, from young children entering sports activities, to seniors looking to maintain their independence and achieve a higher quality of life, to elite athletes working to overcome injuries and get back to their sport.Dr. Coulter treats his patients as if they were part of his family. He listens intently to their concerns and seeks to convey the information they need to make decisions regarding their treatment that fit best with their life, whether surgical or more conservative medical management.Away from work, Dr. Coulter enjoys working on cars. Mr. Coulter is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Ashley Pattengale, ARNP, is a family nurse practitioner specializing in breast cancer surgery. Ashley provides holistic care, understanding that each patient comes with individualized needs and from different backgrounds. She believes that empowering patients by providing thorough education is a key component in addressing health issues. Ashley is motivated to get to know each patient, to understand their needs, and to provide the best experience she can for them as they navigate through their journey to health and wellness.Ashley began her career as a nurse working with patients in a breast surgery clinic and has a background as a bedside nurse in progressive care, and pre- and post-anesthesia care.Away from work, Ashley loves the outdoors and travel, and is kept busy with her toddler. Ms. Pattengale is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, and Epidural Lipomatosis.