Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection near Puyallup, WA

Care Philosophy: My philosophy is helping the patient with surgery when surgery can be helpful.

Biography: Dr. John Conrad, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. John Conrad, MD is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Biography: Amy Stepan, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon whose special medical interests include breast, colorectal, biliary, endocrine and laparoscopic surgery._x000D_ Dr. Amy feels privileged to get to know her patients and assist them through what is often a stressful time. She enjoys being able to offer her patients quicker recovery times through minimally invasive surgical options, and she brings her passion for technical excellence to every surgical procedure she performs._x000D_ Dr. Stepan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Stepan enjoys spending time with her husband, camping, hiking and traveling.

Biography: Damon Pierce, MD, has expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, peripheral vascular disease, venous disease and varicose vein treatment. He also has expertise in carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysms, complex abdominal and thoracic aneurysms, TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) and carotid stent placement, and wound care.Dr. Pierce considers communicating effectively - helping patients understand their problem and how it can be fixed - to be one of the most important aspects of being a doctor. He enjoys making a difference in his patients' lives, considering it a privilege and honor to help people. He is also pleased to be able to offer his patients access to many new therapies and options.During his free time, Dr. Pierce enjoys skiing and golfing.

Care Philosophy: Medical care for many foot and ankle conditions are often as simple as an orthotic or a brace. However, more involved complicated cases sometimes require foot or ankle surgery to correct the underlying problem or deformity. Dr. Scheinost has been in practice in Puyallup for 18 years specializing in complicated foot and ankle reconstructive and revisional surgery. His practice philosophy has always been to treat conditions conservatively without surgery at first, unless the condition will only be resolved with surgery.