115 Results forOrthopedic Surgeons near Lakewood, WA
Learn more about Orthopedic Surgeons and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Orthopedic Surgeons
An orthopedic surgeon specializes in diagnosing, treating, preventing and rehabilitating injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves and bones. An orthopedic surgeon provides medical and surgical care for people of all ages who have problems with their joints, muscles or bones.
An orthopedic surgeon typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and any previous tests or records
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Performs a physical exam
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Provides exercise, alternative and rehabilitation therapies
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic musculoskeletal diseases and conditions including back pain, arthritis, and sports injuries
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Performs surgical procedures on your bones, joints, and surrounding tissues and structures, such as knee replacement or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
An orthopedic surgeon may also be known as a bone doctor, orthopedic doctor, joint specialist, or orthopedist. You may also see it spelled differently, as orthopaedic surgeon (orthopaedist).
There are 115 specialists practicing Orthopedic Surgery in Lakewood, WA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 35 hospitals near Lakewood, WA with affiliated Orthopedic Surgery specialists, including St. Joseph Medical Center, MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital and St. Clare Hospital.
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- 11307 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 220ALakewood, WA 984991.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Joshua A. Johnston, MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, reconstructive surgery and trauma, treatment of athletic injuries, and fracture care. He enjoys caring for patients from all walks of life and strives to provide his patients with efficient, thorough and compassionate care. Dr. Johnston completed a fellowship at the Santa Monica Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, a FIFA Centre of Medical Excellence, where he served as the team physician for the L.A. Galaxy and Chivas USA Major League Soccer teams, the U.S. Men’s and Women’s National Soccer Teams and the Pepperdine University and Santa Monica Community College athletic departments. Dr. Johnston is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine.
- 7308 Bridgeport Way W Ste 307Lakewood, WA 984991.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: <p>Once management short of surgery has failed, Dr. Ghidella tries to speed recovery and improve function surgically with a combination of traditional techniques that have proven reliable and the latest techniques that depend on current technology. His goal is to restore function to his patients and get them back to their daily activities as quickly as possible by solving their orthopedic problem, big or small.</p>
- 7308 Bridgeport Way W Ste 201Lakewood, WA 984991.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Biography: <p><em>I enjoy the challenges of restoring people to health through my practice. The work I did in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made me a more detailed clinician.</em> </p>
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