Julian Arroyo, MD Julian Arroyo, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained Shoulder Surgeon

Julian Arroyo is board certified and a partner at Puget Sound Orthopaedics. He specializes in shoulder reconstruction, upper extremity orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, and is the only fellowship-trained shoulder specialist in Pierce County.

Dr. Arroyo took his Medical degree at Creighton University and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Creighton/ Nebraska Health Foundation. He then completed his fellowship training at The Shoulder Service at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, the premier shoulder fellowship in the country. He is on the National Board of Medical Examiners, a frequent contributor to leading orthopedic journals, and lectures and instructs physicians in advanced shoulder reconstruction techniques.

Dr. Arroyo is a member of the Washington State Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Washington State Orthopaedic Society, and the Pierce County Medical Society.

“For a number of years, Puget Sound Orthopaedics surgeons have been in the forefront of the transition to arthroscopic surgery. We use the most advanced techniques to help patients return to a normal lifestyle more quickly and with fewer complications.”

A native Northwesterner, Dr Arroyo is active in the community, coaching youth soccer and is a strong supporter of the YMCA. He also has interest in golf, snow skiing, water sports, and fishing.

Meet Our Providers

  • Julian Arroyo, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Shoulder Surgeon
  • Brandt Bede, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • John Blair, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon
  • Spencer Coray, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon
  • Sean D. Ghidella, MD
    Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery/Hand Surgery
  • Dale Hirz, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Michael Martin, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Spine Surgeon
  • Gavin Smith, DPM
    Board Certified Podiatric Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Podiatric Medicine Foot & Ankle Surgeon
  • Steven Teeny, MD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Lower Extremity Reconstruction Surgeon
  • Alan Thomas, MD, PhD
    Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
    Fellowship-Trained Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon
  • Puget Sound Orthopaedic Provider Team
    Stephen Cox, PA-C
    Katie Hadley, ARNP
    Nicholas Harrison, PA-C
    Maggie Lyman, PA-C
    Lindsay Rades, PA-C
    Tiffany Sande, PA-C