OsteoarthritisofFoot near Willits, CA

Care Philosophy: My goal as a physician is to embody the word ``doctor`` which is based in a latin word that means ``teacher``. The focus is to communicate to you and your family the medical condition you are dealing with, how it became began and what treatment options are available to manage it. I like to start with an interview where we discuss your injury, how long you have had pain and what has already been done to treat it. From there I examine the concerned body part, take x-rays if necessary and then formulate a list of possible problems. Many times the medical condition is easily determined, in other cases, it takes additional workup to sort out the exact problem. Working together, after we have ascertained the issue, we can develop a treatment plan. Often I am able to give you a variety of options and let you choose the one which fits you best. The ultimate goal is a treatment plan that provides you substantial pain relief.

Care Philosophy: My position as a rheumatologist at Woodland Healthcare lets me focus on treatment for all kinds of arthritis and autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

Care Philosophy: With a strong belief that exercise is medicine, Dr. Parker believes that physical activity is a vital part of each patient's overall health and wellness. He strives to help his patients achieve their health goals, no matter what their limitations may be. As a public health professional, Dr. Parker enjoys supporting community events, such as running races, biking and high school sports. He recently conducted a prospective study on injury risk in female marathoners, the results of which were published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children, as well as road biking, kite boarding and running.

Care Philosophy: I believe in a comprehensive approach to patient care. Working with internists, anesthesiologists, neurologists, radiologists, psychiatrists, and pediatricians, all avenues for alternatives to surgery are explored. With individual patients' goals in mind, if surgery is necessary, I will perform spine surgery utilizing the most modern, effective, and safe techniques tailored for each individual patient.

Care Philosophy: To bring health, healing, and well-being to each and every patient through commitment, respect and compassion.