PatellofemoralPainSyndromePFPS near Port Townsend, WA

Care Philosophy: Dawson Brown, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine and open and complex shoulder reconstruction. _x000D_ Dr. Brown believes in giving his patients time; not only to adequately hear their symptoms, concerns and goals, but also to provide them education and insight into their condition so they can make informed decisions about their treatment. The best outcomes, whether surgical or non-surgical, depend on mutual respect and understanding, excellent technical ability, clinical acumen and shared accountability. _x000D_ Dr. Brown is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Academy of Orthopedic Sports Medicine. _x000D_ Dr. Brown volunteers his time and expertise as the team physician for South Kitsap High School and Bainbridge High School, and serves on their Athletic Medicine advisory boards. WATCH VIDEO:Dr. Brown explains rotator cuff repair surgery.

Care Philosophy: Gregory Duff, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder surgery andsports medicine. His surgical interests include themanagement of the unstable knee, shoulder andelbow in the competitive athlete. He performsarthroscopic reconstructive surgery on all major joints. _x000D_ Dr. Duff works with an extended team of athletictrainers, physical therapists, physician assistants andoffice staff optimizing care specific to the unique needsof the individual athlete. His goal is to utilize the team'straining and skill to effectively and compassionatelyserve athletes in their desire to return to play. _x000D_ Dr. Duff is a member of the American Academy ofOrthopaedics and Sports Medicine as well AAOS,WSMA and KCMS. _x000D_ Active in his community, he is the team physician forOlympic College, Kitsap Pumas (PDLS), West SoundWarriors Junior A Hockey team, Klahowya SecondarySchool and Kitsap Blue Jackets. He also providesphysician support for annual events such as wrestlingmeets and the Triturtle Sprint Triathlon. He is a Level4 certified ice hockey coach and assistant coach toboth his sons' teams. He plays for the Westsound BoneCrushers, but skis and travels with his wife and boys.

Biography: Dr. Brian Jones, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. He is 47 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Brian Jones, DO is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

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.