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Biography: Laura Stoll, MD, specializes in hand surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, minimally-invasive orthopedic surgery, shoulder and elbow replacement surgery, and upper extremity fracture surgery.Away from work, Dr. Stoll enjoys skiing, cycling, mountain biking and football.

Care Philosophy: ``I strive to connect with every patient personally so that we – together – can restore their former quality of life.`` - Albert M. d'Heurle, MD

Care Philosophy: Our goal is to help people maintain their quality of life. We hope to educate our patients on their conditions and the options that are available to them. Together we then develop a plan that will help each individual maximize their potential outcome.

Care Philosophy: Neil Shah, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in hand surgery.

Biography: Dr. Omar Bhatti, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 45 years old. Dr. Omar Bhatti, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center.

Biography: Joanna Branstetter, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in state-of-the-art hand, wrist, shoulder and knee preservation care. Dr. Branstetter had a 20-year career in the United States Army and has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon locally at Joint Base Lewis-McChord for the past 14 years. She recognizes that every patient and injury is unique, and designing a treatment specific to the individual is key to successful outcomes. She works with the patient and their care team to develop the best comprehensive, mutually agreeable plan. This may involve both surgical and non-surgical options like physical therapy, stretching, bracing, medications, injections, arthroscopy, surgical reconstruction and joint replacement.Dr. Branstetter is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons, Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and the Washington State Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Branstetter is passionate about diversity and inclusion in medicine. Outside of medicine, she enjoys activities with her husband, two children and their Labrador retriever.Conditions and procedures in adolescents and beyond: Arthroscopy of the shoulder and knee Carpal tunnel Chronic exertional compartment syndrome Cubital tunnel Elbow, wrist and finger tendonitis Knee arthritis Knee ligament reconstruction Rotator cuff repair Shoulder instability

Biography: Christine Macatuno, MD, provides high quality, compassionate care to adults, with special medical interest in geriatrics and experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions. _x000D_ Dr. Macatuno emphasizes preventive care and encourages open communication, cooperation and respect. While she serves as a strong advocate for her patients, she also believes each patient plays a starring role in their own well-being.

Biography: 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.

Care Philosophy: Richard E. Gray, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who provides a wide range of services, including total joint replacement, trauma repair, spine surgery and sports-related orthopedic care. Dr. Gray emphasizes compassionate, patientcentered medicine. Utilizing a whole-person approach to musculoskeletal care, he considers each patient's desired activity level and lifestyle when developing a treatment plan. Dr. Gray is a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the North American Spine Society. He brings his extensive experience in sports medicine to the sidelines, providing medical coverage for the Bellarmine Preparatory football program. In his off-hours, Dr. Gray enjoys biking and skiing.

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.

Biography: Russell L. Steffensen, DO, offers comprehensive, evidence-based primary care that is tailored to the individual. He enjoys building relationships with patients and their families, watching them grow and working with them to help them achieve their wellness goals. _x000D_ Dr. Steffensen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Osteopathic Association and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. _x000D_ Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, including fishing, camping, scuba diving, skiing and four-wheeling.

Care Philosophy: Paul Schmidt, DO, provides primary care for families with special interest in pediatrics, sports medicine, women's health and osteopathic medicine. Drawn to medicine by the desire to help others, Dr. Schmidt pursues every avenue necessary to help each patient achieve optimal health and wellness. Dr. Schmidt also serves as the Peninsula High School team physician.