Radiculopathy near Shoreline, WA

Biography: Julie Roberts, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand and wrist surgery, minimally invasive surgery, hand injuries, fracture care, hand and wrist arthritis, nerve disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and tendon injuries. _x000D_ Dr. Roberts is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. _x000D_ Dr. Roberts enjoys kayaking, hiking, traveling, and reading.

Biography: Jonathan Clabeaux, MD, specializes in hip and knee replacement, including total and anterior hip replacement; anterior total hip replacement; hip resurfacing; total and partial knee replacement; minimally invasive hip and knee replacement; and revision hip and knee replacement. He also specializes in hip fractures, osteoporosis and arthritis. Dr. Clabeaux is a well-practiced hip and knee surgeon, doing approximately 350 total joints each year. He partners with each patient to come up with a treatment plan that is tailored to their wants and needs. Dr. Clabeaux finds it incredibly rewarding to be able to make a positive impact in this patients' lives by helping them return to the daily activities we all take for granted. Away from work, Dr. Clabeaux enjoys rowing, mountain biking and traveling.

Care Philosophy: Dhanur Damodar, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty experience in sports medicine. Dr. Damodar ensures that his patients receive the best, most effective treatment, even if that means nonsurgical care. He is a clinician and physician first, and his philosophy is to try non-operative treatments in any situation where they can be effective. If a patient requires surgery, he strives to set appropriate expectations and focus on pre- and postoperative education. Having taken care of patients at the high school, collegiate and professional levels, Dr. Damodar understands how to manage the needs of high level athletes as well as the weekend warrior/busy parent looking to stay active. In addition, having experienced orthopedic injuries himself as well as with family members, he understands the challenges faced by caretakers and loved ones. Dr. Damodar is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves on a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Related Surgery Journal, and he has provided sports medicine team coverage for the Portland Trailblazers, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, among others.