OsteoarthritisofFoot near Snoqualmie, WA

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.

Biography: Kashish Goyal, MD, is a compassionate family medicine physician who is dedicated to providing high quality primary care for patients of all ages. _x000D_ Dr. Goyal holds a passion for patient education as a means to address barriers to wellness and develop healthy and sustainable lifestyles. He believes the best care comes from getting to know the patient and their family through open, honest communication. _x000D_ Dr. Goyal is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine. _x000D_ Outside of work, Dr. Goyal enjoys traveling, hiking, music and adventure sports.

Biography: Nasima Vira, MD, specializes in women's health, osteoporosis, menopause, family planning, cardiology, respiratory medicine and pulmonology.

Care Philosophy: Donna Smith, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex hand/wrist/elbow trauma, carpal tunnel syndrome and Dupuytren's disease. Dr. Smith strives to get to know her patients and develop treatment plans tailored to their needs. She encourages patients to ask questions to ensure they understand their condition and the options for treatment, and she assists them to make educated decisions about their health. Her goal is to help patients improve function and quality of life. Dr. Smith is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS). She is a member of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and American Medical Association. Away from work, Dr. Smith enjoys ice hockey, golf and spending time with family.

Biography: Dr. Andrew Thurman, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Monroe, WA. He is 55 years old and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Andrew Thurman, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Biography: Minori Yoshioka, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering primary care for adults, with particular medical interest in preventive medicine, especially risk reduction of stroke and heart attack.Dr. Yoshioka loves to get to know her patients, both when they are ill or in need of urgent care, and when they are well and come in for preventive care. She approaches each patient as an individual with unique experiences, family life and needs, developing a treatment plan that takes these differences and their personal preferences into account. When her patients get better or achieve a health goal, it makes her day.Dr. Yoshioka is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Care Philosophy: Shivesh Verma, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who cares for patients age 11 and older. He strives to be a compassionate listener who delivers evidence-based care while educating and engaging patients in their own health maintenance.