PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Bainbridge Island, WA

Care Philosophy: Dawson Brown, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine and open and complex shoulder reconstruction. _x000D_ Dr. Brown believes in giving his patients time; not only to adequately hear their symptoms, concerns and goals, but also to provide them education and insight into their condition so they can make informed decisions about their treatment. The best outcomes, whether surgical or non-surgical, depend on mutual respect and understanding, excellent technical ability, clinical acumen and shared accountability. _x000D_ Dr. Brown is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Academy of Orthopedic Sports Medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Brown volunteers his time and expertise as the team physician for South Kitsap High School and Bainbridge High School, and serves on their Athletic Medicine advisory boards. WATCH VIDEO:Dr. Brown explains rotator cuff repair surgery.

Care Philosophy: Gregory Duff, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder surgery andsports medicine. His surgical interests include themanagement of the unstable knee, shoulder andelbow in the competitive athlete. He performsarthroscopic reconstructive surgery on all major joints. _x000D_ Dr. Duff works with an extended team of athletictrainers, physical therapists, physician assistants andoffice staff optimizing care specific to the unique needsof the individual athlete. His goal is to utilize the team'straining and skill to effectively and compassionatelyserve athletes in their desire to return to play. _x000D_ Dr. Duff is a member of the American Academy ofOrthopaedics and Sports Medicine as well AAOS,WSMA and KCMS. _x000D_ Active in his community, he is the team physician forOlympic College, Kitsap Pumas (PDLS), West SoundWarriors Junior A Hockey team, Klahowya SecondarySchool and Kitsap Blue Jackets. He also providesphysician support for annual events such as wrestlingmeets and the Triturtle Sprint Triathlon. He is a Level4 certified ice hockey coach and assistant coach toboth his sons' teams. He plays for the Westsound BoneCrushers, but skis and travels with his wife and boys.

Care Philosophy: Dhanur Damodar, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty experience in sports medicine. Dr. Damodar ensures that his patients receive the best, most effective treatment, even if that means nonsurgical care. He is a clinician and physician first, and his philosophy is to try non-operative treatments in any situation where they can be effective. If a patient requires surgery, he strives to set appropriate expectations and focus on pre- and postoperative education. Having taken care of patients at the high school, collegiate and professional levels, Dr. Damodar understands how to manage the needs of high level athletes as well as the weekend warrior/busy parent looking to stay active. In addition, having experienced orthopedic injuries himself as well as with family members, he understands the challenges faced by caretakers and loved ones. Dr. Damodar is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves on a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Related Surgery Journal, and he has provided sports medicine team coverage for the Portland Trailblazers, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, among others.

Care Philosophy: My goal is to treat the athlete in all of us. I want patients to maintain or exceed their current level of function and fitness. I believe in educating my patients about their injuries so that they have the ability to make good, strong choices about their care.

Biography: Jillian Worth, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician with special medical interests in eating disorders, adolescent health, women's health and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) Care. _x000D_ Dr. Worth especially enjoys working with adolescents and helping them to feel comfortable enough to share their concerns. She loves her ``Good Doctor Days,`` which she defines as those days when she feels connected with her patients and helps them find their own strength and do their own healing. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Worth enjoys hiking, biking and playing roller hockey with her husband and two sons.

Biography: Perry Mostov, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care. He also specializes in wound care.For Dr. Mostov, his favorite aspect of his work as a physician is hearing his patients' stories and discovering how their stories impact their health. He strives to learn what is most important to his patients so that he can deliver personalized medicine tailored to their concerns and goals.Away from work, Dr. Mostov enjoys exercise such as swimming, cycling and rowing, along with reading and spending time with his family.

Biography: Michael F. Tomberg, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who provides comprehensive primary care. Other special medical interests include mind and body medicine, adolescent health, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) care. _x000D_ Dr. Tomberg strives to tap into the strengths of each individual, which he believes can help them to live a healthier and happier life. This involves listening to a patient's story and allowing the patient to learn something very important about themselves during the process. He especially enjoys working with adolescents to forge healthy habits for a lifetime. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Tomberg enjoys skiing, meditation, singing and general family antics.

Care Philosophy: I find the spontaneous nature of childrens interactions delightful Pediatrics is an endlessly fascinating field because of the successive developmental changes children undergo I see patients from birth through their college years

Biography: David Cowan, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients of all ages. His special medical interests include preventive medicine and preventive cardiology; management of lipid disorders; nutrition and fitness; and child nutrition.Dr. Cowan enjoys following patients over time and treating multiple generations of a family. He listens carefully to the story each patient tells about their symptoms and concerns, then identifies an approach to treatment that is holistic, harnessing the body's own capacity to heal.Dr. Cowan is a member of the American and Washington Academies of Family Practice. He is a founding member of Healthier Kids Bainbridge, a group focuses on improving food and health education in the schools.Dr. Cowan and his family enjoy theater, music, winter sports and cooking. He also works on vintage Volvos for fun.

Biography: Dr. Guy Klein is an Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training and expertise in both adult reconstruction (hip and knee replacement) and orthopedic trauma (the care of adult and pediatric fractures). Dr. Klein utilizes a muscle sparing, minimally invasive anterior approach for hip replacement to help patient go through the surgery process with less pain and a more rapid recovery. During his fellowship training at Charleston Area Medical Center, Dr. Klein developed expertise in complex primary and revision (re-do) hip and knee replacement. He was also part of the orthopedic trauma team at this busy level 1 trauma center that took care of many severe adult and pediatric fractures. Prior to fellowship training, Dr. Klein performed his orthopedic residency training at University Hospitals of Cleveland and attended medical school at Ohio University. Dr. Klein performs hip and knee replacement with minimally invasive and cutting edge techniques. He utilizes an advanced, ``state of the art`` protocol to help control patient's pain after surgery. Dr. Klein specializes in hip and knee joint replacement as well as adult and pediatric fracture care. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He has presented orthopedic research at national and international meetings. His many research articles and book chapters have been published in national orthopedic journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) and the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.

Care Philosophy: 'I think preventive care is one of the most important aspects of medicine. I encourage patients to take charge and participate in their health care.'

Biography: Dr. Chad Magnuson, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Chad Magnuson, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.