OsteoarthritisofHand near Burien, WA

Care Philosophy: 'Understanding your medical condition is a key to getting better; providing that understanding is part of my job.'

Biography: William Callahan, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician with certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. He specializes in primary care sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics including care of acute and overuse injuries as well as osteoarthritis, tendinopathy and other degenerative musculoskeletal conditions. He has experience with musculoskeletal ultrasound including selected ultrasound-guided injections and procedures including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and corticosteroid injection. _x000D_ Dr. Callahan sees himself as a coach, educating and actively involving his patients in their care, and organizing the extended team of providers who may offer additional assistance, such as physical therapists or orthopedic surgeons. _x000D_ Dr. Callahan is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. _x000D_ Outside of medicine he enjoys running, skiing, mountain biking, camping, barbecuing, gardening and spending time with his wife and their two great kids.

Care Philosophy: My goal as your orthopaedic surgeon is to get you back to the activities you love as safely and efficiently as possible. I pride myself on my ability to truly listen to my patients and understand their goals. Whether your passions lie in extreme athletic endeavors, exercising regularly, being able to throw a football with your child, or if your goal is simply to be pain-free as you navigate your daily activities, I am deeply committed to helping you return to the level of function that makes you happy and whole. Early in my career I gained invaluable expertise by completing two separate intensive specialty training programs in complex shoulder surgery and sports medicine surgery. These fellowships, along with my ongoing focus upon staying current with the latest orthopaedic surgical techniques, allow me to achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients. I will work with you one-on-one to arrive at the optimal approach to your orthopaedic problem. I look forward to helping you!

Care Philosophy: Dr. Larisa Martin is board certified in family medicine. Having chosen to be a physician nearly 25 years ago, Dr. Martin remained devoted to her calling. After working as an Otolaryngologist in Russia for eight years, she expanded her scope of practice to acute care and later to family medicine. She is fascinated with family medicine, which gives her a view of the entire person, allows her to use her surgical skills in office procedures and provides a sense of belonging to a community.

Care Philosophy: Lisa Britton, MD, is a board certified family medicine physician. Her goal is to provide high-quality care to all her patients. She believes that physicians must partner with patients and work together to achieve optimal wellness. She will always strive to be the best teacher and advocate possible. Her interests in medicine include procedures and working with people of all ages and from various cultures.