Dr. Downer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip preservation surgery. Dr. Downer enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems, such as hip dysplasia or hip impingement.One of only a few surgeons in the Pacific Northwest who performs hip arthroscopies for these issues, Dr. Downer has quickly become one of Seattle’s leading hip specialists.In addition to joint preservation, Dr. Downer treats patients with more advanced complications. He performs over 350 hip replacements per year, primarily through the tissue sparing surgery anterior approach.Dr. Downer completed his medical degree and residency at Memorial University Medical School in Canada. He went on to completed his orthopedics residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and fellowship in hip surgery with Dr. Reinhold Ganz in Bern, Switzerland. Continuing education is important to Dr. Downer – in his spare time, he seeks out and visits other surgeons doing similar work all over the world.Outside of medicine, Dr. Downer enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He also likes to kite surf, wind surf and back country ski. Dr. Downer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Anthony Yi, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with additional advanced training in foot and ankle surgery. He provides compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. He is committed to providing you with treatment that leads to a complete recovery and life without pain or restrictions through the most effective, safe, high quality, innovative, and state-of-art methods including minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Yi provides both nonoperative and operative treatment strategies for the whole gamut of foot & ankle problems. He also offers numerous less invasive and minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques that can lead to faster recovery, lower infection risk, and much smaller scars while still having the same (or better) results compared to more traditional, more invasive techniques.Dr. Yi grew up in Tacoma, WA, where he attended high school at Bellarmine Preparatory School. He graduated as valedictorian and received the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California (USC) where he earned degrees in Biological Sciences and Business Administration and achieved summa cum laude. He then earned his medical degree at USC Keck School of Medicine where he was awarded a year of research funding through the Dean’s Research Scholar program and made significant contributions towards the advancement of orthopedic surgery by authoring numerous research publications. Dr. Yi completed his general orthopedic surgery training at the prestigious University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center where he served as the administrative chief resident in addition to honing his surgical skills and clinical acumen under world-renowned leaders in orthopedic surgery. He then selected for additional training at Harvard Brigham & Women’s Hospital, where he honed a diverse set of Foot & Ankle surgical skills under the mentorship of leaders in the field. He is well-trained in procedures ranging from novel minimally invasive techniques to major reconstructive procedures such as total ankle arthroplasty and deformity correction. As Pacific Northwest natives, Dr. Yi and his wife are excited to return to the community in which they cherished their most formative years. Outside of work, he enjoys skiing, cooking, and cycling. Dr. Yi is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Popliteal Pterygium Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, and Poland Syndrome.

Grant Garcia, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. Dr. Garcia’s primary focus for his practice is sports medicine, having a great interest in returning athletes safely to their sport after shoulder, knee and elbow injuries and surgeries.During residency and fellowship, Dr. Garcia trained in numerous advanced sports procedures and techniques. These include cartilage regeneration, meniscus transplantation, multi-ligamentous knee reconstruction and complex limb realignment procedures. In addition, many minimally invasive shoulder procedures, including stemless arthroplasty, stabilization procedures, and rotator cuff revision surgery are part of his expertise. He has special elbow training in ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and repair procedures. Dr. Garcia is also fellowship-trained in orthobiologic treatments, including stem cell transplantation and PRP, to assist in these surgical procedures, as well as non-operative treatments.Dr. Garcia has authored over 50 publications found in the American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in sports medicine. He has also published over a dozen papers on sports medicine that have been featured in ESPN.com, Orthopedics Today and AAOS Now.Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, as well as many collegiate athletes.Dr. Garcia’s outside interests include spending time with his family, wake-boarding, high intensity interval training and travel. He is excited to return to the Seattle area with his wife and their two daughters. Dr. Garcia is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy.

Brian D. Cameron, MD, specializes in minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, knee, and elbow and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine. He has specialty fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, and he also performs shoulder replacement surgery. He believes in taking care of his patients as though each is a member of his family. Dr. Cameron has authored and co-authored a number of articles and book chapters about shoulder surgery. He and his wife have also dedicated extended periods of time to medical missionary service overseas. Outside of work, he spends time coaching soccer, assisting with Boy Scouts, leading a Bible Study Fellowship group and chairing the Quality Assurance Program for Proliance Surgeons. As an undergraduate student at the University of Washington, he marched drum corps in the Husky Marching Band. Dr. Cameron is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

I am proud to offer the highest quality specialty care of your hand, shoulder and elbow disorders. In addition to caring for such disorders in both the child and the adult, I offer state-of-the-art fracture care, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery of both the upper and lower extremities.I earned my medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio, after which I completed my orthopedic surgical residency training at the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. During my training, I served locally at Harborview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Hospital, and the Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital.After my general orthopedics training, I was accepted at Harvard Medical School’s Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship where I served on the staff of Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston and the VA Boston Healthcare System.During my tenure in Boston, I performed complex adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery, working amongst and learning from world leaders in the subspecialty. While in Boston, I also qualified for and competed in the 114th running of the Boston Marathon.I grew up in Shoreline, WA, and am quite happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest for good. Outside of medicine, I enjoys many sports including skiing, golf, running and tennis. My greatest pride is my wonderful wife and lifetime best friend, Mary, and our wonderful children. Dr. Ruhlman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Aric A. Christal, MD, is a board-certified joint preservation and joint replacement surgeon. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, computer-assisted surgery, partial joint replacement, arthroscopy, and revision of failed or painful prior joint replacements. He strives to provide the highest level of care to all patients equally in an effort to get them back on their feet and enjoying life. Dr. Christal is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Philip Louie, MD, specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, degenerative spinal conditions, complex adult and pediatric spinal surgery, scoliosis, and reconstructive spine surgery.Dr. Louie trained under some of the world's experts in spine surgery, where he learned minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that preserve muscle and decrease blood loss. In addition to focusing heavily on these minimally invasive techniques, he also emphasizes evidence-based medicine and involvement in research studies, when appropriate.Dr. Louie approaches patient care as a journey he takes alongside each patient, where he witnesses their struggles and frustrations, is inspired by their drive to get better, and shares in their victories. He treats each patient as he would a family member, giving them a full understanding of what he is thinking and making recommendations that are in their best interest.Away from work, Dr. Louie enjoys playing sports, fitness, being a Seattle Sports fan, coffee, espresso, family time and traveling.Patient TestimonialMinimally invasive laminectomy helps lifelong athlete Ramer Holtan Jr. get back on the links. Dr. Louie is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Benjamin Chia, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in care of the hand and upper extremity, including arthritis, arthroscopic surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, nerve and tendon disorders (carpal tunnel, trigger finger, lacerations, injury), fractures, and sports injuries.Dr. Chia completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to attending his state medical school, Southern Illinois University in Springfield, IL, he lived and worked as a chef in New York City after he completed culinary school, receiving Le Grand Diplome de Cuisine et de Patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu Academie d’Art Culinaire, in Paris, France.Dr. Chia completed his Orthopedic residency training at University of Maryland in Baltimore and completed advanced subspecialty training with a Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery at University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.Getting injured or dealing with pain can be frustrating and affect more than just daily activities of life. Dr. Chia looks forward to working with you on a personalized and unique treatment plan based on shared decision-making through listening and understanding all that affects your life.In his free time, he enjoys food and wine, cooking, hiking, tennis, golf, and most importantly, spending quality time with his wife and 2 young girls. Dr. Chia is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tenosynovitis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

"I've dedicated my career to improving quality of life through reconstructive surgery by searching for solutions for bone and joint problems through research. I've also pioneered minimally-invasive surgical techniques. I'm the most experienced surgeon in the Northwest in Joint Resurfacing Procedures. I performed the first robotically assisted hip replacement and have the most experience with outpatient joint implant surgery in our area. I offer metal free alternatives to hip joint implant surgery. We offer joint implants capable of adventure sports. Dr. Pritchett has also been selected as a, ""Top Doctor"" by Seattle Met Magazine.". Dr. Pritchett is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.

David K. Kuechle, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in: complex problems of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee; arthroscopic/minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle; sports medicine disorders of the shoulder and knee; and total joint replacement of the knee, hip and shoulder. He believes that clear communication and patient participation are essential elements to providing outstanding orthopedic care. Dr. Kuechle is a clinical faculty member at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the Department of Orthopedics. He has also served as an instructor for masters courses in arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is a native of Portland, Oregon. He enjoys traveling, playing guitar, cooking and spending time with his family. He has been a member of four national champion men's senior baseball league teams. Dr. Kuechle is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

Michael B. Lee, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine. He has experience with arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle, total joint replacement of the knee and hip, and fracture care. He serves as the sports medicine doctor and team physician for Jackson High School, Kamiak High School, Edmonds Community College, the Jet City Roller Derby League, and the Snohomish County Vikings Football team. He assisted in the care of the Oakland Raiders professional football team and the USA Rugby team. He was also the team physician for the College of San Mateo athletic teams. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis.

Every patient is their own person with their own injury, perspective, and goals. Treat them as such. Dr. Foral is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

My approach to patient care is to focus on the best of available options for the patient on an individual basis. My goal is to provide thorough, compassionate and quality care to my patients. When appropriate, I recommend nonoperative over operative treatment. When operative treatment is needed, I believe it should be performed with technical expertise and followed with a tailored rehabilitation program. I have completed subspecialty fellowship training in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. My focus is on athletic injuries and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. As an Orthopaedic Team Physician for the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Mariners, I treat professional and other athletes as well as nonathletes. I strive to treat each person with the same level of care. Dr. Khalfayan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

Sean Amann, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a clinical focus on joint replacement for the hip and knee. He offers both partial and total joint replacement and has clinical expertise in revision joint replacement as well as treatment of painful or failed total joint replacements.Dr. Amann completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado and his medical school at the Chicago Medical School. His residency training in Orthopedic Surgery was completed at the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. He then completed advanced subspecialty fellowship training in Complex Adult Joint Reconstruction at Colorado Joint Replacement.Before coming to Edmonds Orthopedic Center, Dr. Amann was in practice with Group Health/Kaiser for six years. Dr. Amann looks forward to working collaboratively with patients and expanding the opportunities for specialized treatment of hip and knee arthritis in our local community. Dr. Amann is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Kody Barrett is an Orthopedics provider in Edmonds, Washington. Dr. Barrett is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Barrett is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Andrew J. Pastor joined Eviva in 2014. he is a Board Certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Pastor’s focus is in primary and revision total shoulder replacements, reverse total shoulder replacements, the “ream and run” procedure, advanced arthroscopic reconstruction of complex shoulder, elbow, and knee disorders, and general orthopedic surgery and trauma. Dr. Pastor attended the University of Illinois, where he majored in mechanical engineering and worked on projects to redesign medical devices. After graduating in 2002, he went on to medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society, awarded to the school’s top medical students. In 2013 Dr. Pastor completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Illinois in association with the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, where he was elected Chief Resident. Dr. Pastor completed his fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Washington, under Dr. Rick Matsen III and Dr. Winston Warme. Special Interests: Shoulder and elbow arthritis, shoulder replacement, minimally invasive and arthroscopic treatment of shoulder and elbow injuries. Dr. Pastor is also passionate about the design of medical and non-medical devices. In his free time he enjoys cooking, hiking, camping, and fishing with his friends and family. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Rickets, Compartment Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

I believe in a comprehensive, analytical approach to spine and orthopaedic problems. I use both nonoperative and operative techniques to achieve the optimal outcome for patients with an emphasis on the least invasive method to achieve an excellent outcome. I am a strong advocate for patient education and autonomy. Dr. Falicov is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dr. Sean Toomey is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He performs over 300 hip and knee replacement procedures each year in addition to many knee arthroscopies. He is actively involved in clinical research on alternative bearings for hip replacement surgery, and newer more innovative designs of knee replacement, including performing the first Robotic Assisted knee replacement in Seattle. Dr. Toomey has performed over 130 MAKOplasties, the most in the greater Seattle region. Dr. Toomey has published research in peer-reviewed journals and has given lectures on joint replacement topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Toomey is committed to using the best techniques available for patients today, while actively working to improve surgical options for patients in the future. Dr. Toomey is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Garr's practice includes treatment of all surgical conditions of the neck and spine, including fractures, deformities, tumors, degenerative arthritic conditions, disk herniations, stenosis and infection. Dr. Garr and his spine care team are dedicated to diagnosing and treating back pain, surgically or non-surgically, in order to help his very large spectrum of patients feel better, work better, and enjoy life more. Dr. Garr is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Venu Nemani, MD, PhD is a spine surgeon specializing in cervical spine surgery and scoliosis surgery. His practice focuses on the surgical treatment of all disorders of the cervical spine including cervical myelopathy, cervical radiculopathy and cervical deformities. He also has particular expertise in the surgical treatment of complex disorders of the thoracic and lumbar spine including scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback, and revision spine surgery.After his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, Dr. Nemani completed a fellowship in complex adult and pediatric spinal deformity surgery at Washington University in St.Louis and Columbia University. He also spent additional time training in Japan with experts in scoliosis and cervical spine surgery.Dr. Nemani believes in a comprehensive approach to patient care and works with all members of the medical team to treat spinal problems conservatively before considering an operation. If surgery is necessary, he will perform spine surgery utilizing the most safe and effective techniques in a manner that is tailored for each individual patient and their particular goals.Dr. Nemani has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed research articles in many of the top journals in spine surgery and neuroscience, including Spine, The Spine Journal, Neurosurgery, Neuron, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and the Journal of Neuroscience. He has presented over 90 scientific studies at national and international conferences, and written more than 15 book chapters on various topics in spine surgery. Dr. Nemani continues to be actively involved in research to improve the outcomes and safety of spine surgery, and is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and AO Spine. He is on the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Task Force and the Medical and Scientific Board of the National Spine Health Foundation. He has also volunteered his time as a spine surgeon in Ghana, where he surgically treated some of the most rare and complex spinal deformities in both pediatric and adult patients.Outside of work, Dr. Nemani enjoys spending time with family, running, and playing ice hockey. Dr. Nemani is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Dr. Jurek is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship trained in advanced shoulder surgery, arthroscopy and sports medicine. She served as a team physician for the LA Lakers, LA Galaxy and LA Sparks professional sports teams. With each and every patient interaction, she focuses on providing the highest quality of care while fostering an honest, informed relationship and dialogue. As a physician and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jurek's goal is to return her patients to their activities as safely and efficiently as possible. Dr. Jurek is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Shapiro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a clinical focus in shoulder and elbow surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and sports medicine. Dr. Shapiro sees a wide variety of shoulder problems, from arthritis to rotator cuff tears to tendonitis, and everything in between. He performs over 300 shoulder procedures per year, including many shoulder arthroscopies. While he is known in the community for being a shoulder and elbow specialist, Dr. Shapiro also has a large practice of patients with knee problems and injuries. Dr. Shapiro completed a medical degree at The State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He completed a residency at Northwestern University. Dr. Shapiro joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle in 2001, after completing a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery. During Dr. Shapiro’s residency, he served on the medical staff of the Chicago Bulls, Cubs and Bears, and while he was completing his fellowship, he was a team doctor for the Mets. Today, he continues to treat many individuals with sports injuries. Outside of medicine, Dr. Shapiro likes to spend time with his two boys. He also enjoys hiking, biking and sailing. Dr. Shapiro is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder.

I believe all surgeons should have two essential qualities; integrity and empathy. To me, integrity means treating each patient as if I were caring for my wife and children. Family is exceedingly important to me so you can be assured you will be well cared for. I will not recommend surgery unless all non-operative solutions have been explored and exhausted. Empathy is a term not often associated with surgeons. This is quite unfortunate, because we are in the ideal position to support patients as they recover from difficult procedures. In my practice, your questions will be heard and answered promptly. By working together, focused on your goals, we can optimize the patient experience and maximize your health and well being. Dr. Koo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

John D. Pryor, MD, is trained in minimally invasive and motion-preserving spine surgery, complex spine surgery, spinal fractures, tumors, and trauma. His professional philosophy is to advise and treat his patients the same as he would his own family. He is committed to providing his patients with all the information available about how to treat their condition. If surgery is necessary, Dr. Pryor is able to provide the latest, state-of-the-art techniques to ensure the best care possible.He enjoys outdoor activities including fly fishing, cycling, and photography. Dr. Pryor is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.