I enjoy running, golfing, skiing, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. Dr. Vira is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Song chose to be a doctor because I wanted to spend my life making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. When choosing a specialty, I wanted to find something that I would find fulfilling. Spine surgery is intellectually challenging and I love a good challenge. I am most satisfied by correcting spinal deformities and doing complicated revisions. There is nothing like reconstructing a patient's spine and giving them their quality of life back. I spend a lot of my time counseling my patients so they feel informed and confident in the treatment course that we decide on. I am committed to making sure I have exhausted every other approach before recommending the operating room.I chose to be a doctor because I wanted to spend my life making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. When choosing a specialty, I wanted to find something that I would find fulfilling. Spine surgery is intellectually challenging and I love a good challenge. I am most satisfied by correcting spinal deformities and doing complicated revisions. There is nothing like reconstructing a patient's spine and giving them their quality of life back.  I spend a lot of my time counseling my patients so they feel informed and confident in the treatment course that we decide on. I am committed to making sure I have exhausted every other approach before recommending the operating room. Dr. Song is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Providing comprehensive orthopedic care of the highest quality to our community with exceptional compassion. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

After practicing in the Valley of the Sun for the last 19 years, I decided to open my own orthopedic surgical practice in Chandler, AZ. As the Founder and CEO of The Dungy Orthopedic Center, I take pride in the professionalism that will be provided to you as a patient.I was taught to be proud of the work that I do and thus the name of my practice. I am board certified orthopedic surgeon with a sub-specialization in adult reconstruction (joint replacement). I hold membership in the AMA, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and as a fellow of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) since 2006.   I received my B.S. degree in Microbiology at the University of Maryland at College Park during which time I worked as an intern in the Clinical Pathology Department at the National Institutes of Health and performed genetic research at the Johns Hopkins University. I earned my medical degree from the University of Illinois and completed my general surgical internship and orthopedic residency at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C.Areas of expertise: Total Knee Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Total shoulder replacement, Knee arthroscopy, Shoulder arthroscopy. Dr. Dungy is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Jason Lake is an Orthopedics provider in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Lake is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Caffey Disease.

Kipling Sharpe is an Orthopedics provider in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Sharpe is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Baker Cyst, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Christopher Bryce is an Orthopedics provider in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Bryce is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Mark Leber is an Orthopedics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Leber is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, and Wrist Arthroscopy. Dr. Leber is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Patterson is an Orthopedics provider in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Patterson has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Arthritis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

I've been very active in sports my entire life. From basketball to softball to triathlons plus I still enjoy cycling and skiing very much. I like that as an orthopedic surgeon, my JOB is to help keep other people active and doing what they like. I am dedicated to giving the best patient care. I try to get to know all of my patients on a personal level. I replaced a shoulder for a patient who lived in Michigan. She followed me to Arizona to have her other shoulder and her knee replaced. She said she couldn't find this level of care in Michigan.Dr. Kooima is committed to taking care of all of my patients – from the person who is just looking to run their errands without pain to the high performance athlete looking to compete again. I enjoy that spectrum and appreciate each of you as individuals. Dr. Kooima is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Sebastian Ruggeri is an Orthopedics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Ruggeri is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Cervical Myelopathy. Dr. Ruggeri is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Richard Swenson is a hip and knee orthopedic surgeon and Intermountain Health’s Utah Valley Orthopedics – Provo in Provo, Utah. He supports patients in Provo, Orem, Vineyard, Lindon, and surrounding communities, providing total joint replacement in the hip and knee so patients can regain their ability to live active lives.Dr. Swenson aims to collaborate with patients to keep them active and out of pain. He believes this is best achieved when working along patients as a partnership to decide on treatments best suited for each person. As a caregiver, he has been involved in many leadership roles in his group, local hospital systems, and insurance panels. After several years practicing his craft in Arizona, he was excited to come home to Utah.Outside the clinic, the Sandy, Utah native enjoys spending time with his wife and six kids. He enjoys outdoors, sports, home projects, and music. Dr. Swenson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Knee Replacement.

A Message from Michael Wilmink, M.D.At six years old, I decided I wanted to be a Brain Surgeon. I obviously didn't know what that meant at that age. I played water polo from a very young age and at age 15 started playing on the national team. I played on that team through my third year in medical school. We traveled around the world to play and always had our team physicians with us. The exposure to that profession peaked my interest. The sports side of the profession and the daily problem-solving confirmed my decision to go into orthopedic surgery. Nothing ever presents the same in orthopedics. I like getting people back to doing what they love. I have a commitment to my patients to get them back to where they want to be. The best day for me is when I see a patient walk into my office that was in ICU for 3 months and we didn't know if that person would live or die. You become emotionally involved with those patients. I treat my patients like family. First and foremost, I'm interested in you as a person. My first question when you come into my office is about what you do, what you enjoy doing, not about your injury. But paying attention to the personal side doesn't mean that I am not in touch with the latest orthopedic techniques. Dr. Wilmink is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Enjoy the outdoors and spending time with my family. Camping, traveling. Golfing is my sport. Dr. Woodruff is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Golf, Pickleball, Tennis, Hiking, Traveling. Dr. Stickney is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Spending time with family and friends, hiking, camping, playing sports, skiing, driving cars. Just being outside. Dr. Bradley is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture.

In his free time, he spends time with his family and stays fit. Dr. Toth is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Decorticate Posture, and Hip Replacement.

I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Dr. Richards is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy golfing and bow hunting. Dr. Scoggin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Gary Purcell is an Orthopedics provider in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Purcell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Purcell is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Geer, MD, is a faculty physician and orthopedic surgeon at Dignity Health in the East Valley. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma. Dr. Geer earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and neuroscience from Albion College in Albion, Michigan, where he graduated magna cum laude. He went on to earn his doctorate of medicine with distinction from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Geer completed his internship in general surgery and his residency in orthopedic surgery from the university of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, where he also served as chief resident. He completed his fellowship in orthopedic trauma at the University of California in San Francisco.Dr. Geer cares for patients in the complete spectrum of orthopaedic trauma including acute fractures; patients with multiple injuries; pelvic and acetabular fractures; and post-traumatic reconstruction.My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Geer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement.

Neil Motzkin, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Dignity Health MedicalGroup Chandler Orthopedics. Heis board certified by the AmericanBoard of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Motzkin's expertise includes a wide range of injuries to the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Motzkin received his Medical Doctorate fromMayo Medical School in Rochester. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery from Mayo Graduate School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in sports medicine from Tahoe Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic.My mission, along with the Dignity Health Medical Group, is to focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. This allows me to provide patients with state-of-the-art patient services and exceptional patient experiences. Dr. Motzkin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

Our office is commited to creating a supportive environment that respects privacy and individual choice while providing the highest level of care to each and every patient. We strive to empower patients to make educated and informed choices regarding their medical care. Dr. Clouse is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

A Message from David Ott, M.D.I was always interested in learning about the human body and I was really good at science. But I think I even surprised myself at age 16, when my high school guidance counselor asked what I wanted to be and I said a doctor. My mom was shocked, too. I am from a family of 6 kids and because I didn't get into a lot of trouble, I kind of flew under the radar. After that declaration, I was committed. I went to UC Riverside for pre-med. On the first day of freshman year, they told the 144 kids in the bio-med department that only 24 of us would be admitted to UCLA medical school. As it turned out, 20 of us were admitted. I entered med school thinking I'd become an internist. During my rotations though, I found that we were treating a lot of patients but not curing them. In orthopedics, we were fixing people. When anyone asks me now what kind of surgery I do, I say, those that work. I like to make people feel better.My driving force every day is to provide the best possible care to my patients. My litmus test on every patient is whether or not I'd follow that treatment plan on myself. If the answer is no, then I won't do it. I love this profession far more than most people do. My goal is to preserve quality medicine in our community. I am confident that my patients would agree that I deliver that. While I am very proud of the diplomas on my wall, nothing beats the drawer and wall full of letters from patients and their families telling me that I've changed their lives. Dr. Ott is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Ralph Heap is an Orthopedics provider in Chandler, Arizona. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Heap is currently accepting new patients.