OsteoarthritisofFoot near Gig Harbor, WA

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.

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.

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.

Care Philosophy: To help people achieve health for life.

Biography: Dr. Dennis Galvon, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Gig Harbor, WA. He is 71 years old. Dr. Dennis Galvon, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Stanley Flemming, DO is a Family Practitioner who practices in University Place, WA. He is 72 years old and has been practicing for 40 years. Dr. Stanley Flemming, DO 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.

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

Biography: Dr. Mark Nellermoe, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in University Place, WA. He is 66 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Mark Nellermoe, DPM is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: With 30 years of family practice experience I see myself as my patient's advisor in managing and choosing wisely in their health care decisions. Each individual is unique and needs to have their own input in medical decisions. I tend to encourage diet, exercise and natural approaches and try to minimize use of medication when possible. I discourage narcotics or tranquilizers on a chronic basis as my experience is patients just develop tolerance and now have two problems instead of one.