OsteoarthritisofHand near Port Orchard, WA

Biography: Dr. Christine Romascan, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in Port Orchard, WA. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Christine Romascan, DO is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Biography: Juliet Bliss, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician who also offers obstetrics. She is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion, and enjoys partnering with diverse populations to provide equitable and exceptional care to all. _x000D_ Dr. Bliss practices compassionate, full-spectrum primary care, treating newborn infants to elders and everyone in between. Her approach is holistic and osteopathic, encompassing the mind, body and spirit. She uses osteopathic (hands-on) techniques to treat many conditions, including headaches, sprains, sinus and upper respiratory infections, joint pain and chronic body pain. She feels that getting to know everyone in the family is important for the best partnership in care, and she especially loves working with new parents. _x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Bliss enjoys camping, reading, family game night and bicycling.

Care Philosophy: David Cortese, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, joint replacement and fracture care. His particular practice interests include arthroscopic management of tendon, ligament and articular cartilage disorders of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Cortese values a collaborative relationship with his patients to educate them on their condition, the variety of treatment options available and their treatment goals. By partnering with his patients, he develops individualized treatment plans that optimize outcomes and enable his patients to return to the active lifestyle they enjoy. Dr. Cortese is a Fellow of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and is a 12 year U.S. Army veteran. When away from work, he enjoys hiking, cycling and skiing the trails in the region.

Care Philosophy: When patients come to see I like to learn about their health goals and help them determine what barriers exist to achieving these goals. We can then combine my years of medical experience with patients' own awareness of their health needs in order to help patients achieve health and wellness.

Biography: Richard Furlong, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with an emphasis on planned preventive care. _x000D_ Dr. Furlong enjoys being in the privileged position as the steward of his patients' health and well-being. He finds the interaction with his patients to be special, often profoundly personal and highly gratifying. _x000D_ Dr. Furlong is the section head medical director of the Virginia Mason Kirkland Medical Center, where he has practiced for over two decades. He also has been involved in delivering medical care at free clinics in indigent communities overseas.

Biography: Ivy Corro-Casio, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults. She holds special medical interest in the care of elderly patients and enjoys getting to know her patients as individuals. _x000D_ Ivy works hard to build trust with each and every patient, which she believes is critical to a successful treatment plan. She also stresses ongoing collaboration with her colleagues.

Biography: Dr. Lauren Powell, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Seattle, WA. She is 39 years old. Dr. Lauren Powell, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Sandra Lord, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with special medical interest in diabetes. She is a clinical research associate in the diabetes program at Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason._x000D_ Away from work, Dr. Lord enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with family.

Care Philosophy: Rachelle Guinto, MD, provides complete family medical care for all ages, with special interest in women's health and geriatric care. Dr. Guinto believes in the value of listening to her patients and building relationships with them to provide the best care possible.

Biography: Dr. Sarah Rice, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Bainbridge Island, WA. She is 56 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Sarah Rice, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.