OsteoarthritisofFoot near Port Townsend, WA

Biography: Dr. Anshita Thakkar, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Kirkland, WA. She is 47 years old. Dr. Anshita Thakkar, DPM is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Christian Peterson, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Seattle, WA. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Christian Peterson, MD is affiliated with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: His favorite aspect of patient care is surgery, but he thinks it is of utmost importance that patients have an adequate understanding of their issues, expected outcome and prognosis.

Biography: Amy Bredenberg, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who offers primary care for individuals and families. She specializes in pediatrics, women's health, and adolescent and preventive medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Bredenberg loves the variety involved in family medicine and the opportunity it affords to develop long-term relationships with patients. Improving a patient's overall health and maintaining a continuity of care over time are paramount. Dr. Bredenberg takes the time at each visit to ensure that the needs and concerns of the patient are addressed. _x000D_ Dr. Bredenberg is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Bredenberg enjoys gardening, hiking and running.

Biography: Susan Thomason, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in primary care, women's health, adolescent medicine, pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr. Thomason emphasizes listening well and taking a good patient history, along with understanding the patient's goals for the visit or treatment. She enjoys getting to know her patients, considering her own life broadened and enriched by the role she plays in her patient's lives. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Thomason enjoys biking, hiking, traveling and family life. She also volunteers overseas and serves as a Parenting with Love and Logic Facilitator.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Hsu is dedicated to establishing a strong and long-lasting doctor-patient relationship. He encourages patients to make shared decisions on whether surgical intervention is necessary or appropriate. Non-operative management is always discussed and maximized. Under his care, every patient has access to his personal e-mail address so that any questions or concerns are addressed as quickly as possible.

Biography: Dr. Guy Klein is an Orthopedic Surgeon with fellowship training and expertise in both adult reconstruction (hip and knee replacement) and orthopedic trauma (the care of adult and pediatric fractures). Dr. Klein utilizes a muscle sparing, minimally invasive anterior approach for hip replacement to help patient go through the surgery process with less pain and a more rapid recovery. During his fellowship training at Charleston Area Medical Center, Dr. Klein developed expertise in complex primary and revision (re-do) hip and knee replacement. He was also part of the orthopedic trauma team at this busy level 1 trauma center that took care of many severe adult and pediatric fractures. Prior to fellowship training, Dr. Klein performed his orthopedic residency training at University Hospitals of Cleveland and attended medical school at Ohio University. Dr. Klein performs hip and knee replacement with minimally invasive and cutting edge techniques. He utilizes an advanced, ``state of the art`` protocol to help control patient's pain after surgery. Dr. Klein specializes in hip and knee joint replacement as well as adult and pediatric fracture care. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR), and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). He has presented orthopedic research at national and international meetings. His many research articles and book chapters have been published in national orthopedic journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) and the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.

Care Philosophy: Dawson Brown, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine and open and complex shoulder reconstruction. _x000D_ Dr. Brown believes in giving his patients time; not only to adequately hear their symptoms, concerns and goals, but also to provide them education and insight into their condition so they can make informed decisions about their treatment. The best outcomes, whether surgical or non-surgical, depend on mutual respect and understanding, excellent technical ability, clinical acumen and shared accountability. _x000D_ Dr. Brown is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Academy of Orthopedic Sports Medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Brown volunteers his time and expertise as the team physician for South Kitsap High School and Bainbridge High School, and serves on their Athletic Medicine advisory boards. WATCH VIDEO:Dr. Brown explains rotator cuff repair surgery.

Biography: Barton Smith, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who treats patients of all ages. Dr. Smith enjoys connecting with his patients on a deeper level; discussing not only their physical ailments but also what might be behind them and who they are as a person. He loves helping patients make changes that have a positive impact on their life. _x000D_ Dr. Smith is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Christian Medical & Dental Associations. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Smith enjoys cross-cultural work, learning about other cultures and spending time with his family in the mountains, on a beachor just at home.

Biography: Amy Thomson, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults. Dr. Thompson enjoys getting to know her patients, listening to their stories, witnessing their joy and perseverance, and assisting them to meet their health care goals. She finds this both inspiring and humbling.Dr. Thomson believes in a team approach to coordinated care, which involves leveraging teach person's unique abilities to give patients a seamless approach to their care.Away from work, she enjoys getting lost in a good book, playing volleyball, running and trying her hand at cooking.