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Biography: Jonathan Clabeaux, MD, specializes in hip and knee replacement, including total and anterior hip replacement; anterior total hip replacement; hip resurfacing; total and partial knee replacement; minimally invasive hip and knee replacement; and revision hip and knee replacement. He also specializes in hip fractures, osteoporosis and arthritis. Dr. Clabeaux is a well-practiced hip and knee surgeon, doing approximately 350 total joints each year. He partners with each patient to come up with a treatment plan that is tailored to their wants and needs. Dr. Clabeaux finds it incredibly rewarding to be able to make a positive impact in this patients' lives by helping them return to the daily activities we all take for granted. Away from work, Dr. Clabeaux enjoys rowing, mountain biking and traveling.

Biography: Mathew Nicholls, MD, PhD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in conditions of the hip, knee and shoulder as well as fractures. _x000D_ Dr. Nicholls enjoys the opportunity to make someone's life better and help them achieve their mobility goals though both surgical and non-surgical interventions. His goals are to increase motion and function, and eliminate pain. He is often inspired by his patients' drive to heal and to return to their active lifestyles. _x000D_ Dr. Nicholls is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Nicholls enjoys mountaineering/climbing, skiing, scuba diving and traveling.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Hsu is dedicated to establishing a strong and long-lasting doctor-patient relationship. He encourages patients to make shared decisions on whether surgical intervention is necessary or appropriate. Non-operative management is always discussed and maximized. Under his care, every patient has access to his personal e-mail address so that any questions or concerns are addressed as quickly as possible.

Care Philosophy: ``Puget Sound Orthopaedics' surgeons have been in the forefront of the transition to arthroscopic surgery. We use the most advanced techniques to help patients return to a normal lifestyle more quickly, and with fewer complications.`` - Dr. Julian Arroyo

Biography: David Kieras, MD, specializes in sports medicine, fractures, joint replacement and shoulder and knee surgery. Dr. Kieras is aFellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Hodax, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 41 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Jonathan Hodax, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Alan Barronian, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. He is 66 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Alan Barronian, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Biography: Oanh Nguyen, DO is a board-certified neurologist who focuses on adult general neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Nguyen fosters open, honest relationships with her patients. She strives to understand the goals of each patient, and to provide the essential tools and information a patient needs to stay fit, healthy and happy. Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Osteopathic Association. In her off-hours, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her family, tennis, yoga and cooking.

Biography: Laura Stoll, MD, specializes in hand surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, minimally-invasive orthopedic surgery, shoulder and elbow replacement surgery, and upper extremity fracture surgery.Away from work, Dr. Stoll enjoys skiing, cycling, mountain biking and football.

Biography: Dr. John Heffernan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 42 years old. Dr. John Heffernan, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Patrick J. Vaughan, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, from ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair to arthroscopic shoulder instability repairs. He also focuses on arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement and fracture care. Dr. Vaughan employs the most technologically advanced medical and surgical techniques, along with a patient-centered philosophy, to get his patients off the sidelines and return them to an active lifestyle sooner. Dr. Vaughan served as an orthopedic surgeon for the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Florida. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In his spare time, Dr. Vaughan volunteers as the orthopedic team surgeon for the University of Puget Sound. Dr. Vaughan enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, golf and youth sports.

Biography: Alvin Ngan, DPM, is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. He specializes in total ankle replacement, foot and ankle deformity, reconstructive surgery, arthroscopic ankle surgery, and foot and ankle trauma surgery. He holds special medical interest in foot and ankle arthritis, reconstructive surgery and total ankle replacement (TAR) surgery.Dr. Ngan treats his patients as he would wish to be treated, speaks to patients on a personal level and encourages second opinions. A Fellow of the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, he enjoys both the technological and artistic aspects of surgery. He finds it gratifying to be able to use his skills to restore function and mobility and keep his patients moving.Away from work, he enjoys playing and recording music, guitar, photography and food.

Care Philosophy: David Cortese, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, joint replacement and fracture care. His particular practice interests include arthroscopic management of tendon, ligament and articular cartilage disorders of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Cortese values a collaborative relationship with his patients to educate them on their condition, the variety of treatment options available and their treatment goals. By partnering with his patients, he develops individualized treatment plans that optimize outcomes and enable his patients to return to the active lifestyle they enjoy. Dr. Cortese is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and is a 12 year U.S. Army veteran. When away from work, he enjoys hiking, cycling and skiing the trails in the region.