OsteoarthritisofFoot near Sequim, WA

Biography: Dr. Michael Steele, MD is an Internist who practices in Bremerton, WA. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Michael Steele, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Biography: Dr. Margaret Ragland, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 42 years old. Dr. Margaret Ragland, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Jane Buckner, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 64 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Jane Buckner, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Minnu Monu, MD, specializes in hematology and medical oncology. Dr. Monu receives great emotional and personal satisfaction helping patients navigate through some of the most challenging times in their lives. She focuses on personalized care and shared decision-making, and she encourages an open discussion of diagnosis and treatment options with patients and their families. Her mission is to enhance the outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients and their families throughout their journey. Dr. Monu is a member of the American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology. She understands the collaborative nature of cancer cancer and looks forward to working together to provide the best outcomes for patients. Away from work, Dr. Monu enjoys hiking, playing volleyball, yoga and spending time with her family.

Biography: Sandra Lord, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with special medical interest in diabetes. She is a clinical research associate in the diabetes program at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Lord enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with family.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Christensen founded the Ankle & Foot Clinic of Everett in 1988. He has specialized in complex reconstructive foot and ankle surgery for 34 years. He is dedicated to helping patients with challenging foot ankle & lower leg problems. He obtained a bachelors degree with honors in biology from Northeastern University in Boston in 1979 and graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1983. He received his training in Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery at the Swedish Podiatric Surgical Residency Program in Seattle in 1985. Dr. Christensen is appointed to the medical staff at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle and Providence Regional Medical Center - Everett. He has presented over 460 regional, national, and international lectures and written over 70 papers and book chapters on foot & ankle surgery. Dr. Christensen is founder and director of the Northwest Surgical Biomechanics Laboratory at Swedish Medical Center. This laboratory is dedicated to furthering the understanding of foot & ankle deformities, conditions, and optimizing treatment methods. Since its inception in 1993, the laboratory has won numerous awards via various presentations at national meetings and journal publications. He is Past Chairman of Podiatric Surgery Division, Department of Orthopedics at Swedish Medical Center served on the Board of Directors for the American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, and is current Research Director for The International Foot & Ankle Foundation for Research & Education. Dr. Christensen is nationally recognized for his extensive experience in teaching advanced surgical techniques. He has chaired and taught over 250 surgical courses over the years to established surgeons and surgical residents across the country. Most of the courses have focused on: Arthroscopy, Total Ankle Replacement, Foot & Ankle Trauma, and Ankle Reconstruction.