Rachel Wheeler is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Wendy Heusch, DO, is a Pacific Northwest native, originally from Oregon. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound where she played volleyball on the 1993 NAIA Championship team. Her orthopedic training has taken her from West Coast to East Coast and although she enjoyed each area of the country, she believes there is no place quite like the Northwest.Her practice interests include treating all sports related injuries, with special interests in the shoulder and knee. She completed an Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship at Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia where she learned from some of the most respected arthroscopic surgeons in the country about the latest techniques in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. These include all arthroscopic surgery of the rotator cuff and other disorders of the shoulder including dislocations and instability, as well as ACL surgery of the knee. She is also experienced in treating work related injuries of the shoulder and knee. She understands the unique circumstances surrounding work related injuries and helps her patients navigate the L&I process.Dr. Heusch has pursued and obtained subspecialty board certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. This subspecialty certificate is for board certified orthopedic surgeons who have demonstrated qualifications in sports medicine beyond those expected of other orthopedic surgeons. This includes additional training, a practice characterized by a volume of cases in sports medicine, and by passing an exam administered nationally by the AOBOS.Being an athlete herself, she enjoys treating the needs and injuries of all types of athletes, from high school players to the recreational athlete. She has also spent a portion of her fellowship with the team physician for the Washington Redskins learning about the care of the professional athlete. Dr. Heusch enjoys being a part of the Rainier Orthopedic Institute team and serving the Puyallup community.In her free time, Dr. Heusch enjoys gardening and throwing pottery, and spending time outdoors. She is also an avid supporter of local animal rescues.“I believe in treating my patients as a whole person and that there is more to being healthy than just the absence of disease. By looking beyond just the symptoms and by considering all aspects of a patient’s lifestyle, I strive to work with my patients as part of a team so we can better understand and work towards accomplishing their goals.” – Dr. Wendy Heusch, DO. Dr. Heusch is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

John Steedman, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement of the hip and knee, sports medicine and arthroscopy, and trauma reconstruction.His philosophy has always been to integrate a patient's orthopedic treatment into his or her overall health plan. He feels strongly that it is essential to maintain the highest level of physical activity possible regardless of one's age. Such activity benefits the whole person in numerous ways including improved balance, psychological well-being, and improved immune function. Intervention may be as simple as exercise modification or as complex as advanced joint reconstruction. Dr. Steedman will always choose the most conservative means available that also offers a high likelihood of success. He considers it a privilege and a blessing to be able to serve his patients and his community in the specialty of orthopedic surgery.Dr. Steedman has tried to live according to the same principles he advocates to his patients, by participating in a daily exercise routine. He enjoys golf, the outdoors, traveling, playing with his grandsons, and scuba diving. Dr. Steedman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

John Howlett, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in fracture care. He has completed additional fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery, including trauma, reconstruction, pediatric as well as microvascular surgery.He likes to remind himself that the origin of the Latin word “doctor” is “teacher,” and he considers it an important part of his role as a doctor to educate his patients about the conditions that are affecting them. He believes an informed and knowledgeable patient can participate more effectively in his or her own healing. As a former teacher who holds a master’s degree in education, Dr. Howlett deeply enjoys this aspect of working with patients.One of the experiences that shaped his career trajectory was his work as a counselor at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, founded by Paul Newman for children with cancer and other blood-related disorders. Witnessing the courage and energy of these children convinced him that healing involves more than medication and surgery. This experience led him to pursue his medical degree, where he saw an opportunity to combine his interest in caring for people with his passion for teaching.Having grown up in Washington enjoying hiking, backpacking, sailing, and canoeing, Dr. Howlett was eager to return to the Northwest for his residency and fellowship training. He now shares these same passions with his family. He and his wife both played soccer in college and can be found cheering on their two daughters at soccer games on the weekends. Dr. Howlett is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Hip Replacement.

Anthony VanBergeyk, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon whose clinical interests include virtually all aspects of orthopedic foot and ankle surgery, traumatic injuries, knee arthroscopy as well as knee and hip replacement surgery. He feels blessed to be a part of the greater Puyallup medical community and he looks forward to providing individualized, patient-centered education and healthcare for many years to come.Dr. VanBergeyk was born and raised in British Columbia, Canada. He moved with his family to the Pacific Northwest in 2005. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, golfing, camping, and hiking. He is also an avid sports fan. He is actively involved in his local church as well as serving at the South Hill food bank and volunteering at his children’s school and Girl Scout activities. Dr. Vanbergeyk is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Sravya Vajapey, MD, has Midwestern roots—she is originally from Ohio, where she graduated from The Ohio State University with a Summa Cum Laude in Biomedical Engineering and Research Distinction in Materials Science and Engineering. She spent most of her childhood and early adulthood in the Midwest and Northeast. Being an avid hiker, she gravitated to Puyallup because of the amazing green outdoor spaces in Washington and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.Her practice interests include treating knee, hip, and shoulder arthritis along with lower extremity fractures and trauma. She completed a Joint Replacement Fellowship at Harvard University (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) in Boston, MA, where she learned from the best joint replacement surgeons in the country about not only the latest techniques in total and partial joint replacement but also how to take care of complications of joint replacement surgery. She is also experienced in trauma, fractures and work related injures of the shoulder, hip, and knee. Dr. Vajapey contributes to the latest innovations in orthopedic surgery and actively researches new treatment methods for arthritis. She has published over 50 research articles and written many book chapters in orthopedic surgery.​Dr. Vajapey enjoys painting, running, writing, and spending time outdoors.  She is an avid supporter of equal rights for all and welcomes patients from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Dr. Vajapey is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Eric Puttler, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who performs anterior approach total hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, knee arthroscopy to include ACL reconstruction, shoulder arthroscopy to include rotator cuff repair, and provides fracture care to include distal radius fractures, collarbone fractures, and proximal humerus fractures. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery he had several duty assignment in the US Army, including a year in Iraq in command of a Forward Surgical Team. Dr. Puttler has three beautiful daughters who keep him and his wife busy. He enjoys snow skiing, waterskiing, and all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Dr. Puttler is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Frederic Johnstone is an Orthopedics provider in Bonney Lake, Washington. Dr. Johnstone is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Hemangiopericytoma, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Johnstone is currently accepting new patients.

Praveen Kanneganti is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Kanneganti is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kanneganti is currently accepting new patients.

Bryant Marchant is an Orthopedics provider in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Marchant is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Marchant is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Bowers, MD, is originally from Peoria, Illinois. He spent summers growing up working on his grandpa's farm and learned that he loves working with his hands. He has been going to the Rocky Mountain West for several weeks each year since he was five to ski, raft, and enjoy the outdoors. Dr. Bowers is so excited to be permanently located in the Northwest to enjoy all it has to offer. Dr. Bowers' philosophy as a doctor is that he wants to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care for his patients. He advises patients as he would a family member and helps guide them to the decision that fits them best. He wants to be able to care for all of his patient's upper extremity problems from shoulder to fingertip.His advice to patients regarding maintaining a healthy lifestyle is that it is important to stay active and moving. The time to seek care is when the problem is interfering with work or recreation. Dr. Bowers loves his job because he gets to help people get back to their occupation, their hobbies, and the things that make life worth living.In his free time, Dr. Bowers loves spending time with his wife, a pediatrician, and son, exploring the outdoors, and trying new cuisines and foods. Dr. Bowers is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Darey Philbrick is an Orthopedics provider in Orting, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Michael Miller is an Orthopedics provider in Enumclaw, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

Kristina Welton is an Orthopedics provider in Auburn, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Welton is currently accepting new patients.

Neal Shonnard is an Orthopedics provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Shonnard is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Shonnard is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Degenfelder is an Orthopedics provider in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Degenfelder is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Degenfelder is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Nwosu is an Orthopedics provider in Puyallup, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Nwosu is currently accepting new patients.

David Cortese is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Enumclaw, Washington. Dr. Cortese is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Cortese is currently accepting new patients.

Harrison Lakehomer is an Orthopedics provider in Federal Way, Washington. Dr. Lakehomer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lakehomer is currently accepting new patients.

Brereton Strafford is an Orthopedics provider in Auburn, Washington. Dr. Strafford is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Contracture Deformity, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Strafford is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Yamamoto is an Orthopedics provider in Puyallup, Washington.

Steven Brack is an Orthopedics provider in Puyallup, Washington.

Richard Martin is an Orthopedics provider in Enumclaw, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Ada Cheung is an Orthopedics provider in Auburn, Washington. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Cheung is currently accepting new patients.

Andelle Teng is an Orthopedics provider in Auburn, Washington. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Teng is currently accepting new patients.