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.

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.

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.

Clara Eickhoff, ARNP, offers comprehensive primary care for patients age six and older. Clara has additional training and expertise in care for the LGBTQ+ population.Clara centers her practice on the principles of shared decision-making, evidence-based medicine and trauma-informed care. She emphasizes a collaborative approach to care that empowers patients to manage their own health, as well as a holistic one that is informed by a patient's past experiences, spiritual and cultural beliefs, and daily life.Clara is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality.Away from work, Clara enjoys swimming, yoga, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, and playing board games with her spouse. Ms. Eickhoff is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Menopause, Muscle Spasms, and Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH).

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).

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).

Lindsey Fleischer, ARNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in family medicine. Her special interests include women and children's health care and preventive medicine.Lindsey focuses on health education as a key component of disease prevention, screening and management as she assists patients in attaining their optimal level of health. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Menopause, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Muscle Spasms.

Marvin Tolentino, ARNP, specializes in primary care for adults. Marvin takes a holistic approach to care, partnering with his patients to promote their personal empowerment and ability to take control of their own health journey. As a guide and coach, he helps patients live a healthier life.Marvin has more than 10 years of experience in acute and primary care, working collaboratively with specialties in the care and well-being of patients.Outside of work, Marvin enjoys traveling with his family and making new memories. He is an avid amateur photography and creator of videos. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Folliculitis, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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.

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.

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.

Melissa Jenkins is a Holistic Medicine specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Fife, Washington. Ms. Jenkins is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

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.

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.

Lemuel Gitari, ARNP, specializes in family medicine. He approaches each patient encounter with the intent to deliver quality, holistic care while also ensuring patient participation in their own health care decisions. His goal is to ensure his patients' health needs are addressed in a manner consistent with the most up-to-date evidence-based guidelines, and in a way that the patient can understand so they can take the lead in their  own  care.Away from work, he enjoys hiking, road trips, gardening and sharing his hobbies with his wife  and  daughter. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Vitamin D Deficiency, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Menopause.

Clayton Satterfield is a Nurse Practitioner in Puyallup, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Eyelid Bump, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).

Steven Neufeld, ARNP, provides safe and effective primary care for patients ages 18 and older. Steven believes care is optimized when paired with education; evidence-based and individualized; aligned with patient health goals; and delivered in a compassionate and trusting manner. His goal is to empower patients to achieve optimal health through preventive care, lifestyle modification, chronic disease management and shared decision-making.Steven is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Puget Sound Nurse Practitioner Association.Away from work, Steven enjoys working in the yard, cooking and trying new foods, fitness and nutrition, hiking and traveling. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Menopause.

Jennifer Worsley, ARNP, offers full-spectrum primary care for patients of all ages. Jennifer practices with compassion and kindness, partnering with her patients to assist them to attain better health through preventive and acute care services. Her goal is for each patient to feel heard, to have their health care goals addressed and to receive assistance navigating the health care system.Jennifer is a member of the Pierce County Medical Reserve Corps, American Association of Family Physicians and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.Away from work, Jennifer enjoys gardening, painting, hiking and traveling. Her top areas of expertise are Menopause, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Muscle Spasms.

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.

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).

Lisa Duran, ARNP, offers comprehensive primary care for patients across the lifespan, with an emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion. As a family nurse practitioner, she enjoys the opportunity to establish relationships with patients over time and to create partnerships built on trust. She takes the time to listen to her patients' concerns and address them fully.Lisa is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Credentialing Center and American Nurses Association.Away from work, she enjoys biking and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two sons. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Menopause.

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.

Kathy Overly, ARNP, offers pelvic health care for patients. A natural caregiver, Kathy strives to ensure that her patients understand their treatment options and assists them to choose what is best for them. She values patient autonomy, and seeks to improve and support their health choices. She hopes her patients feel their voice has been heard and that their time with her has been well spent.Kathy is a member of the American Urogynecology Association, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Washington State Nurses Association and American Nurses Association (ANA). She has an extensive background in operating room nursing and was a Certified Nurse of the Operating Room.Outside of work, Kathy enjoys hiking, spending time with friends and family, and listening to live music. Her top area of expertise is Gallbladder Disease.

Alyse Nikolao, CNM, FNP, partners with patients to provide midwifery and general women's health care that is in keeping with their health and wellness goals. She cares for women from menarche to menopause, along with newborns up to 28 days.Alyse is committed to pursuing excellence, practicing evidence-based medicine, acting with integrity and honoring diversity. She is inspired by the way that empowering individual patients has a ripple effect, positively impacting families, friends, communities and beyond.Alyse is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and American Association of Nurse Practitioners.Away from work, she enjoys playing sports, watching movies and running half-marathons. Her top area of expertise is Intrauterine Device Insertion.

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.