OsteoarthritisofFoot near Tacoma, WA

Biography: Dr. Mark Potter, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Mark Potter, MD is affiliated with St. Michael Medical Center-Silverdale.

Care Philosophy: He strives to partner with his patients and assist them to take a critical role in their own care and well-being. For the control of acute and chronic pain, he draws from multiple modalities ranging from physical therapy and injections, to complementary medicine and surgery. Each program is tailored to the patient, not to the diagnosis. Dr. Swedarsky has a strong formal education in electrodiagnostic testing and the use of ultrasound. He also has training in the neurophysiology of pain and practices osteopathic manipulation. Dr. Swedarsky is a veteran who served as a physician for wounded warriors, family members and veterans. After completing his residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he was transferred to Joint-Base Lewis McChord, where he completed his military service obligation as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Jeffrey Smith, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Seth John Stankus, DO, is a board-certified neurologist with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Stankus enjoys all aspects of clinical neurology with particular interest in epilepsy, electroencephalography and multiple sclerosis.

Biography: Dr. Natalya Markoff, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. She is 55 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Natalya Markoff, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Charles Weatherby, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 73 years old and has been practicing for 47 years. Dr. Charles Weatherby, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Stephen Ou, DO, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with proficiency in minimally invasive sports medicine; total shoulder, hip and knee replacements; and community fracture care. Dr. Ou works in partnership with his patients to address each individual’s specific concerns and deliver the best care possible. Dr. Ou is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Western Orthopaedic Association.

Care Philosophy: Preventive medicine is the best medicine. Care for the patient like caring for your own family.

Care Philosophy: I provide medical advice to help patients make treatment decisions.

Biography: Lalita Turaga, DPM, is a well-rounded, board-certified podiatrist who provides surgical and non-surgical care for foot and ankle conditions, with special interests in diabetic limb salvage, andfoot and ankle trauma. Her patient-centered, integratedapproach takes into consideration the whole body, including associated co-morbidities. _x000D_ Dr. Turaga is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and Washington State Podiatric Medical Association. She believes strongly in service to others and often performs medical mission trips to India to operate on patients with Hansen's Disease (Leprosy). _x000D_ Away from work, she enjoys baking and hiking, and she follows World Cricket.

Care Philosophy: To help people achieve health for life.

Biography: Dr. Raheela Sadiq, MD is an Undersea /amp Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. She is 56 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Raheela Sadiq, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Anna Marie Troncales, MD, is a board certified internist with subspecialty training in advanced geriatrics. Dr. Troncales provides compassionate, personalized care to adults, including addressing acute illness, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining health through preventive care and patient education. _x000D_ Dr. Troncales is a member of the American Medical Association, American Geriatric Society and American College of Physicians.

Care Philosophy: Amara Gill, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician providing compassionate primary care for adults. Dr. Gill's passion for medicine can be traced back to her childhood, when she witnessed the excellent care and compassion doctors provided to her father after a sudden illness. A firm believer in the power of medicine, she is here to help her patients and their families through health challenges, as well as to provide the guidance necessary for them to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles. She believes that developing a long-term, trusting relationship with each patient and his or her family is key to effectively managing each patient's health over time. In addition to English, Dr. Gill is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi.