ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS OF SEATTLE - Key Persons
Brian Haid is one of Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle's certified physician assistants. Brian became interested in orthopedics while he was a high school student athletic trainer and had the opportunity to intern with an orthopedic surgeon. He went on to receive a BS in biology and anthropology from Western Washington University. During his time at WWU, he worked at the local hospital and became a volunteer firefighter. Prior to becoming a physician assistant, Brian gained further experience as an emergency medical technician in Seattle.
Brian's physician assistant training took place in Syracuse, NY at LeMoyne College. He is certified by the National Commision on Certified Physician Assistant and a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Brian jointed Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle in 2007.
Outside of medicine, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys golf, spending time outdoors, woodworking and is an avid Seattle sports fan. Go Hawks!
Brittany Philio joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle as a Physician Assistant in 2022. She grew up in Renton Washington. For undergraduate she attended Seattle University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and competed on the track and field team in high jump and javelin. Brittany obtained her Master of Clinical Health Science for Physician Assistant studies from University of Washington MEDEX Northwest.
Brittany is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Washington Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery.
Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Brittany worked as a patient care technician and health unit coordinator in orthopedics and neurology as well as an emergency medical technician and phlebotomist in the emergency department medicine at Overlake hospital in Bellevue Washington. She enjoys advocating and working together with her patients to ensure treatment goals are achieved. Outside of work Brittany enjoys traveling, playing guitar, boarding activities including wakeboarding, snowboarding, longboarding, golfing and spending time outdoors with her dog Ness, family and friends.
Corbin Brokaw joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle in 2018. He received his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain College in Billings, MT. He previously received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with an emphasis in Physiology from the University of Washington.
Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Corbin gained medical and orthopedic experience working as a physical therapy aide in Seattle. He is certified by the National Commission on Certified Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery.
A Seattle native, Corbin enjoys spending his free time golfing and being outdoors, as well as traveling.
Dr. Downer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in hip preservation surgery. Dr. Downer enjoys seeing patients of all ages, but his special interest in joint preservation has led him to treat many younger patients with hip problems, such as hip dysplasia or hip impingement.
One of only a few surgeons in the Pacific Northwest who performs hip arthroscopies for these issues, Dr. Downer has quickly become one of Seattle's leading hip specialists.
In addition to joint preservation, Dr. Downer treats patients with more advanced complications. He performs over 350 hip replacements per year, primarily through the tissue sparing surgery anterior approach.
Dr. Downer completed his medical degree and residency at Memorial University Medical School in Canada. He went on to completed his orthopedics residency at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and fellowship in hip surgery with Dr. Reinhold Ganz in Bern, Switzerland. Continuing education is important to Dr. Downer - in his spare time, he seeks out and visits other surgeons doing similar work all over the world.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Downer enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He also likes to kite surf, wind surf and back country ski.
Dr Phillip Downer is an extremely talented, experienced, and compassionate Ortho. I have been lucky enough to be a patient of Dr Downer's and I can say without hesitation that he is your guy for anything hip related. He has over 20 years of experience in treating everything from hip dysplasia, impingement (FAI), severe OA for hip replacements, etc and truly cares about the patient's preferences to ensure the best possible route to regaining their desired lifestyle.
I would also like to comment that there appear to be critical reviews of the front desk, schedulers, and technicians but that couldn't be any more opposite of the experience that I have had both in the Ballard and Wallingford clinics. Everyone from front desk, scheduling, techs for MRI, etc have been extremely kind, professional, and timely.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Andre Shaffer is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in surgical, procedural, and non-surgical management of spine, pelvis, and traumatic orthopedic conditions, including degenerative and deformity conditions of the spine and pelvis. When surgery is indicated, Dr. Shaffer emphasizes the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques in his spine and trauma practice.
Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Shaffer was a lifeguard and Seattle Fire Fighter prior to switching to a career in medicine. He completed medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. After completion of an Orthopedic surgery residency at Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Shaffer completed an Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship with the Harvard Orthopedic Trauma Initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He then returned to Seattle to complete a Surgical Preservation of the Hip and Pelvis fellowship with the Hansjorg Wyss Hip and Pelvis Center with Dr. Keith Mayo. Finally, he completed a combined Orthopedic and Neurosurgical spine fellowship at the CORE Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Shaffer is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and belongs to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), AO Trauma and AO Spine societies, North American Spine Society (NASS), Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA), as well as the International Society for Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS) and the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS).
After many years of fellowships and private practice, Dr. Shaffer is glad to be back in Seattle, treating the community that he has known and loved.
Dr. Anthony Yi is an orthopaedic surgeon with additional advanced training in Foot & Ankle surgery. He provides compassionate, thorough, and effective care for all problems involving the foot & ankle. He is committed to providing you with treatment that leads to a complete recovery and life without pain or restrictions through the most effective, safe, high quality, innovative, and state-of-art methods including minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Yi provides both nonoperative and operative treatment strategies for the whole gamut of foot & ankle problems.
Dr. Peterson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who completed his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine, where he graduated magna cum laude and was involved in several research projects in the orthopedic and internal medicine fields. While there, he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, a prestigious medical school honor society. Dr. Peterson went on to complete orthopedic residency training at the Mayo Clinic, widely regarded as one of the premier orthopedic institutions in the world. It was there that he had extensive, fellowship-level exposure to complex joint replacement and reconstruction of the knee and hip.
Dr. Peterson subsequently completed a specialty fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. During this time, he was a team physician for the New York Mets, New York Giants, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and St. John's University. This gave him extensive experience treating all types of injuries and athletes, from professionals to weekend warriors.
Dr. Peterson's practice has always been a hybrid of expert and experienced care in knee and hip replacement along with arthroscopy/sports medicine and shoulder surgery.
Along with patient care, Dr. Peterson enjoys teaching the next generation of physicians and surgeons. He has served in the past as a Clinical Instructor in Anatomy at the University of Washington School of Medicine and is currently a Clinical Instructor in Orthopedics for the Washington State University School of Medicine.
Dr. Peterson resides in his native Seattle with his wife. They enjoy the hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing, and all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. If not practicing orthopedic medicine, one would likely find Dr. Peterson traveling around Seattle or the world with his camera, capturing images for his professional photographic website: www.cpetersonphoto.com.
Dr. Peterson was the best provider that I have ever had .His professionalism was outstanding. He made you completely understand the procedure and the long term recovery. I was very fortunate to find such a great specialist and person i would recommend him to anyone.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Grant Garcia is a confident, exceptionally skilled Orthopedic surgeon, who listens to his patient's needs and concerns. He clearly explains the patient's diagnosis and provides an accurate prognosis. Above all, the proof of his abilities is in my knee.
Dr. Grant Garcia has advanced fellowship training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has a sports medicine subspecialty certification. He specializes in return to sports after shoulder, knee, and elbow injuries, consistent with his athletic background. He has published over a dozen papers on this topic and his work has been featured widely including ESPN.com, Orthopedics Today and AAOS Now.
Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he also cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets as well as many collegiate athletes. He has authored over 80 publications in prominent peer review journals including American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in Sports Medicine. He is currently consulted by many athletes that get injured and is the team physician for Mercer Island High School.
Dr. Garcia grew up on Mercer Island, WA, and during high school became an All-American swimmer and captain of the men's swim team. His undergraduate degree is from Brown University, where he was captain of the varsity swim team. He received his Medical Degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. For Orthopedic Surgery residency, he attended the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, considered the top orthopedic residency in the U.S. During residency he also did a mini-shoulder fellowship in France with internationally renowned French shoulder surgeons. Finally, he completed his sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at Rush University in Chicago, recognized as a premier facility for these specialties.
He has become one of the leading sports specialists in the Seattle. He is frequently consulted by his colleagues and physical therapists for some of the most difficult sports cases in Washington state. He performs many revision surgeries and specializes in highly technical cartilage restoration procedures. He is one of the top performing surgeons in Washington state for lower trapezius transfer, superior capsular reconstruction, ACL repair, BEAR ACLs, revision ACL reconstruction, revision rotator cuff repair, limb realignment, meniscal root repair, cartilage transplant, MACI cartilage implantation, tibial tubercle osteotomies, and meniscus transplant. He sees numerous second opinion cases weekly in clinic and many patients fly in from out of state for further consultation. He is also known for his surgical videos and has one of the largest collections of surgical techniques in the country, many of which included the complex surgeries listed above.
Dr. Garcia is committed to offering his patients cutting edge technology and works closely with some of the most innovative companies in sports medicine including Arthrex, Motusium, NewClips Technics and Vericel (MACI). His duties including product development, FDA testing, medical advising, surgeon training as well as numerous national speaking engagements around the country where he teaches other surgeons these new and innovative surgical techniques. Outside interests include sharing time with his wife and two daughters, skiing, hiking, working out, HIT, and travel.
Dr. Grant Garcia was incredibly transparent when describing the procedures and routes available to somebody with my issues in shoulder instability and the severity it had reached. Dr. Garcia's personable demeanor enabled him to thoroughly explain all the various elements involved and what I should expect. And though certainly he exuded a presence of capability, after researching his background I was emboldened by the scope of his experience with arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
In terms of the surgery itself, Dr. Grant Garcia was one of the last faces I saw before going into the operating room. Afterwards I woke up in my bed, and stayed comfortable throughout the day, only needing a minimum dose of pain medication before sleeping for the night.
Two weeks post-surgery I had an appointment with Dr. Garcia, I walked in very excited and proud to show him how well my shoulder was progressing. Though hard to imagine, Dr. Garcia seemed just as thrilled as myself, increasingly evident with each small exercise and movement I was able to perform. I found myself beaming every time I saw him, and his enthusiasm and returned smile made me view him not only as a talented surgeon, but also as a partner in my healing process.
While my recovery started progressing I was consistently surprised by the things I was able to do, which, since my injury, haven't been possible. One day I realized I was lifting objects without the support of my other arm, I could move in a new way, and I could lift my right arm above my head without a jolting dislocation. Though perhaps small, these instances and abilities are major accomplishments for me and my shoulder instability.
Now, one year post surgery, I can't express enough how genuinely life changing my experience with Dr. Garcia has been. He has been one of the most impactful people in my life, and I am incredibly grateful for the work he's done with my shoulder. I am physically relieved, and emotionally revitalized after feeling helpless for so long. Dr. Grant Garcia and the surgery he performed has fundamentally affected my life in such an immense and positive way.
Dr. Grant Garcia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with advanced accredited fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery.
Dr. Garcia's primary focus for his practice is Sports Medicine, having a great interest in returning athletes safely to their sport after shoulder, knee and elbow injuries and surgeries.
Dr. Shapiro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a clinical focus in shoulder and elbow surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and sports medicine.
Dr. Shapiro sees a wide variety of shoulder problems, from arthritis to rotator cuff tears to tendonitis, and everything in between. He performs over 300 shoulder procedures per year, including many shoulder arthroscopies. While he is known in the community for being a shoulder and elbow specialist, Dr. Shapiro also has a large practice of patients with knee problems and injuries.
Dr. Shapiro completed a medical degree at The State University of New York, Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. He completed a residency at Northwestern University. Dr. Shapiro joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle in 2001, after completing a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery.
During Dr. Shapiro's residency, he served on the medical staff of the Chicago Bulls, Cubs and Bears, and while he was completing his fellowship, he was a team doctor for the Mets. Today, he continues to treat many individuals with sports injuries.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Shapiro likes to spend time with his two boys. He also enjoys hiking, biking and sailing.
Dr Shapiro is a terrific physician. I have gone to him for two shoulder problems and he thoroughly discussed my injuries and options for resolution. We ended up NOT choosing surgery. I would recommend him to anyone.
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Mark Reed is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon providing specialty care of all foot and ankle disorders. He treats both adolescents and adults with a special focus on sports-related injuries, including ankle instability, cartilage lesions, and Achilles tendon injuries. He also performs joint replacements and reconstructive surgery for degenerative conditions such as arthritis and tendon dysfunction. In addition, he provides state-of-the-art treatment in the areas of fracture care and sports medicine.
Dr. Reed worked for seven years as a mechanical engineer for a contractor to the Department of Defense before changing careers and enrolling in medical school. As an engineer he designed missile guidance systems and was part of the team that developed the jet engine for the F-22 Advanced Tactical Fighter.
He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. His background in engineering fostered an interest in orthopedics, driving him to an orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Massachusetts. As a chief resident, he was selected as the recipient of the esteemed John J. Monahan award, given to the physician who best embodies patient-centered care.
After his general orthopedics training, Dr. Reed was accepted at the Union Memorial Hospital Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Baltimore, Maryland, considered to be one of the most prestigious foot and ankle fellowship programs in the country. He trained under three of the leaders in the foot and ankle community, including the recent president of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, and participated in cutting-edge biomechanical and clinical research during his time in Baltimore.
He has undergone advanced training in ankle joint replacement, including the Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) prosthesis, as well as in reconstructive procedures, including bunion, hammertoe, and flatfoot deformity correction.
Dr. Reed is excited to join the Seattle medical community and to experience all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and his three sons. He also enjoys golf, tennis, working out, and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Reed is the best ankle doctor! Honestly one of the nicest doctors I've ever been to. Highly recommend. All of the staff were super nice and very helpful.
Dr. Reed is the best Foot & Ankle Doc in the Northwest! He gets to the root of the problem & does it quickly. Also, the surgical staff are so comforting and helpful. I highly recommend SOC for all of your Orthopedic concerns/conditions!
Job Titles:
- Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Patient Care
Wayne Weil, MD Dr. Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is well known in the community for his expertise in hand surgery. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, dupuytren's syndrome, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more.
Dr. Wayne Weil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in hand and elbow surgery. Dr. Weil is well known in the community for his expertise in treating complex conditions of the upper extremity. He sees patients with a wide variety of hand ailments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, Dupuytren's disease, thumb arthritis, wrist fractures, and more.
Dr. Weil is the only physician in the Swedish Hospital system who performs endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery for median nerve compression at the carpal tunnel and endoscopic cubital tunnel release for treatment of ulnar nerve compression at the cubital tunnel. Endoscopic carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel release surgery, like the traditional approaches to carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel surgery, boasts excellent outcomes. The advantages are that the endoscopic approach is minimally invasive, less painful, and allows for a quicker recovery and return to work and sports.
Dr. Weil completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania. He then worked at the world renowned National Institutes of Health performing research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He then completed his medical education and received a Doctorate of Medicine from New York University's School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, New York. While in residency, Dr. Weil completed specialized training in orthopaedic trauma surgery at R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, one of the busiest and most respected trauma centers in the country. He also participated in the orthopedic care of the New York Mets, New York Rangers, New York City Ballet, and Alvin Alley Dance Company.
After residency, Dr. Weil went on to complete a Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Weil has published several scientific papers and presented his research in the field of upper extremity trauma at national meetings.
During his fellowship Dr. Weil and his family fell in love with the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and settled in Seattle after joining Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle. On weekends in the winter, you can find Dr. Weil, his wife, and five kids racing down Crystal Mountain. Dr. Weil enjoys alpine and backcountry skiing, hiking in the mountains, tennis and cycling. He has completed multiple marathons and triathlons including Ironman Canada in Whistler, BC. He has also spent time trekking in the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal, Torres del Paine in Chile, and the Inca Trail in Machu Pichu, Peru.
Meghan McDevitt joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle in 2019. She received her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. She previously attended the University of Washington and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Meghan is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants as well as the Washington Academy of Physician Assistants.
Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Meghan worked in a local primary care office and continues to enjoy building relationships with her patients and partnering with them in their treatment goals. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest Meghan can often be found in the mountains, either skiing, hiking, or backpacking.
I am proud to offer the highest quality specialty care of your hand, shoulder and elbow disorders. In addition to caring for such disorders in both the child and the adult, I offer state-of-the-art fracture care, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery of both the upper and lower extremities.
I earned my medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio, after which I completed my orthopedic surgical residency training at the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. During my training, I served locally at Harborview Medical Center, Children's Hospital, University of Washington Hospital, and the Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital.
After my general orthopedics training, I was accepted at Harvard Medical School's Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship where I served on the staff of Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston and the VA Boston Healthcare System.
Job Titles:
- a Certified Physician Assistant
Taylor Chong joined Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle as a Certified Physician Assistant in 2023. He is certified by the board of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and received his Master of Clinical Health Science from the University of Washington's MEDEX program in Kona, Hawaii. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in General Science with a concentration in Biology and Chemistry from Seattle University.