Dale Hirz, MD Dale Hirz, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Since 1971, Dr. Hirz has been a leading force in regional orthopedic surgery. He co-founded Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgery in 1991 with Dr. Teeny, which has evolved into Puget Sound Orthopaedics.

Dr. Hirz took his medical degree at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Wayne County General Hospital in Eloise, Michigan and his residency at Mayo Medical School in Rochester, Minnesota.

He is affiliated with the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Washington State Medical Association and the Pierce County Medical Society. He served for many years as a team physician for Pacific Lutheran University and local high schools, and volunteered at Washington State Hospital for 30 years.

“First and foremost, I’m in orthopedic practice because I enjoy helping people, and value the relationships I’ve developed over the years. I’m pleased that patients I’ve treated now send their kids who need orthopedic care to me.”

Dr. Hirz is active in the community, and currently volunteers with the Caring for Kids program.

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