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Welcome to Puget Sound Orthopaedics

Established in 1990 as Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgeons, Puget Sound Orthopaedics serves the Puget Sound region with comprehensive orthopedic care in musculoskeletal disorders. Our team comprises 16 board-certified surgeons with sub-specialties ranging from joint replacement, shoulder, hand and upper extremity treatment, to sports medicine, spinal and podiatric care. They work with our nine certified physician’s assistants and a 100-member support staff to ensure a high level of contact and ongoing patient education. We work together with the common goal of delivering expert, individualized, and compassionate attention to every patient.

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All PSO surgeons are board certified with extensive training and experience in leading edge surgical techniques in their subspecialties
Heart of PSO

Our core values are honesty, empathy, accountability, respect and teamwork.
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Specialties

Ankle
Back
Elbow
Foot
Hand
Hip
Joint Replacement
Knee
Neck
Shoulder
Sport Medicine
Wrist

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What People are Saying

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“Dr. Yearian is out of my network, but I still choose to see him. I wouldn’t see anyone else!” -Sue M.
"There's a reason why Dr. Arroyo is the preferred orthopedic surgeon in the Puget Sound region. He's exceptional in every respect!" -David H.
“Terri was fantastic and so knowledgeable; she took the time to also contact Dr. Jiganti who came in as well to reassure me that my x-rays were good and there were no problem with the joint replacement.” -Susan R.
"I would recommend Dr. Hassan and Puget Sound Orthopaedics to anyone with hand injuries or shoulder problems." -Cheryl N.
"Dr. Bargren is a professional and explains things in a manner that you can understand. His staff is very friendly and courteous." -Anonymous
“Dr. Phil Yearian is so good at knowing feet! He is efficient at what he does.” -Verna H.
“I would highly recommend Dr. Hassan for any hand or upper arm surgery that you need.” -Cheryl G.
"Nick was wonderful and gave a detailed explanation. He made me feel informed with the knowledge of what I need to do next.” -Jocelyn G.
“Dr. Krumins is worth the wait. He’s an excellent surgeon.” -Margaret M.
“Dr. Blair is a friendly and excellent surgeon. I haven’t had such relief since 1999!” -Eric M.
"I have every confidence in Dr. Arroyo. He comes with the highest recommendations. His personality is superb!" -Don R.
“Dr. Thomas is one of the friendliest doctors I have seen, and I have seen a lot of doctors for my issues. He made me feel very comfortable and like he cared and wanted to help me figure out how to fix my pain.” -Megan G.
“Dr. Ghidella is always informative, shows concern, and speaks in a language in which I can understand. I would definitely recommend him to others.” -Kristina H.
"I would highly rate this staff at this office and look forward to having them take care of me as needed in the future." -Adam R.
"Dr. Krumins and Chris (his PA) were amazing. Both were patient and answered all my questions and concerns to completion." -Stephen W.
"Angie Baker was really amazing. I can't say enough good things about her." -Anonymous
"Angie was so understanding and empathetic to my needs. It was a very wonderful appointment." -Anonymous
“I am very impressed with Dr. Jenkins; he really put me at ease with what to expect. I would recommend him very highly to anyone who needs shoulder work!” -Nancy C.
"Wonderful bedside manner, quite accommodating, agreed to the type of surgery I wanted and explained the risks well." -Anonymous
"I have recommended Dr. Jenkins' office to several people already!" -Donna B.
"Dr. Thomas is an excellent physician - I highly recommend him." -Lisa M.
"Dr. Jiganti replaced my left hip already. Not one problem, everything was done well and I had very minimal recovery time. He is the best." -Charles S.
“We really liked Dr. Thomas. He was so nice and made the experience enjoyable for my daughter.” -Anonymous
"PA Spikes is a great addition to this office. In the past, I avoided going for problems because it was so hard to get an appointment to see one of the doctors when it was needed. Then, since most are surgeons, sometimes a non-surgical problem is best solved by someone who specializes in that. PA Spikes is very good at his job!" -Julie T.
"I felt like Dr. Gray was genuinely concerned about my musculoskeletal problem. He also took an interest in guiding me about other health issues. I have already recommended him to a friend." -Sheri N.
"I was greatly impressed by Dr. Smith's competence and friendliness. He always addressed me by my first name and carefully listened to what I had to say." -Joan P.
“Working at Puget Sound Orthopaedics is like working for a big family: everyone cares.” -Kristin C.
"Dr. Ghidella made me feel very comfortable and was so helpful in assisting me in ways to better my wrist." -Madi H.
"Dr. Hassan was great. Easy to talk to, explained everything that needed to be done." -Denise D.
"Both Angie and Dr. Vaughan are incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and caring. I feel very confident in their knowledge, advice, and abilities." -Anonymous

News & Events

Spotlight on Douglas Hassan, MD

Dr. Douglas Hassan has a deep belief in helping people which guided him on his journey into orthopedics and he quickly learned to love...
Spotlight on Natasha McColm

Eight years ago Natasha started at Puget Sound Orthopaedics as a medical assistant and in 2016 she became our Clinical Director. She has consistently...
Take a hike!

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