Radiculopathy near Gig Harbor, WA

Care Philosophy: Jerry Du, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with diverse training in spine surgery, from nonoperative management options, to minimally invasive surgery for issues such as herniated disks, to large spinal deformities. He also has extensive experience managing spine trauma and spine oncology. Dr. Du's approach is to offer the least invasive methods possible to treat a patient™s condition and provide optimal outcomes. He has trained under world experts in minimally invasive, evidence-based spine surgery techniques that decrease pain, incision length and blood loss. He stresses shared decision-making, open communication and surgical safety. Dr. Du is a member of multiple spine and orthopedic societies. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers on topics such as disk replacement, robotics and safety in spine surgery. He has presented at nearly 100 national and international conferences, and has received multiple awards for his clinical and research accomplishments.

Care Philosophy: Our goal is to help people maintain their quality of life. We hope to educate our patients on their conditions and the options that are available to them. Together we then develop a plan that will help each individual maximize their potential outcome.

Care Philosophy: Patrick J. Vaughan, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, from ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair to arthroscopic shoulder instability repairs. He also focuses on arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement and fracture care. Dr. Vaughan employs the most technologically advanced medical and surgical techniques, along with a patient-centered philosophy, to get his patients off the sidelines and return them to an active lifestyle sooner. Dr. Vaughan served as an orthopedic surgeon for the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Florida. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In his spare time, Dr. Vaughan volunteers as the orthopedic team surgeon for the University of Puget Sound. Dr. Vaughan enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, golf and youth sports.

Care Philosophy: Matthew Jenkins, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic shoulder and elbow surgeon who specializes in treating patients with shoulder and elbow problems including rotator cuff tears, arthritis, dislocations, fractures, sports injuries and other chronic conditions. Dr. Jenkins also offers shoulder replacement as well as minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques. Dr. Jenkins takes the time to educate his patients so they can understand and make informed decisions about their care.

Care Philosophy: I am an old fashion physician. I like to spend time get a complete history, perform a physical examination and come up with a clinical diagnosis before ordering tests. I like my patients to be part of the decision making process as far as further diagnostic testing and treatment options.

Care Philosophy: ``I strive to connect with every patient personally so that we – together – can restore their former quality of life.`` - Albert M. d'Heurle, MD

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.

Biography: Dr. John Heffernan, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Tacoma, WA. He is 42 years old. Dr. John Heffernan, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: I enjoy the challenges of restoring people to health through my practice. The work I did in biochemistry opened up new approaches for treating complex problems and made me a more detailed clinician.