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Sean D. Ghidella, MD
Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics
Orthopedics: Hand Surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Lakewood, Tacoma, Gig Harbor
Most recent review: 2 days ago
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4.8
12 Ratings
3 Comments
Dr. Sean D. Ghidella, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at our Tacoma, Lakewood, and Gig Harbor offices. He practices at Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics. Subspecialty-certified in Hand Surgery by the ABOS, he earned his M.D. from Georgetown University, completed residency at Rochester, and completed a fellowship at Walter Reed. A retired Army Colonel, he specializes in upper extremity trauma, sports injuries, and complex hand surgery.
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4.8
12 Ratings
3 Comments
Dr. Sean D. Ghidella, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who sees patients at our Tacoma, Lakewood, and Gig Harbor offices. He practices at Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics. Subspecialty-certified in Hand Surgery by the ABOS, he earned his M.D. from Georgetown University, completed residency at Rochester, and completed a fellowship at Walter Reed. A retired Army Colonel, he specializes in upper extremity trauma, sports injuries, and complex hand surgery.
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Proliance Puget Sound Orthopedics - Surgery Center
7308 Bridgeport Way W
#102
Lakewood, WA 98499
#102
Lakewood, WA 98499
Dr. Sean D. Ghidella, M.D., is fellowship-trained in hand surgery and specializes in the surgical management of the upper extremity. He has been practicing since 1996 and has received a CAQ subspecialty certificate in orthopedic surgery of the hand from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He brings experience rarely found outside military practice to Tacoma, Lakewood, and Gig Harbor. He is well versed in management of common sports, work-related, arthritic, and traumatic injuries and ailments. He has a wealth of experience managing severe injuries and conditions resulting from combat as well as birth defects in children.
Once management short of surgery has failed, Dr. Ghidella tries to speed recovery and improve function surgically with a combination of traditional techniques that have proven reliable and the latest techniques that depend on current technology. His goal is to restore function to his patients and get them back to their daily activities as quickly as possible by solving their orthopedic problem, big or small.
He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, and has served in the military as an orthopedic and hand surgeon, with the last eight years of his career holding positions of Chief of Hand Surgery and Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center. He retired from the Army as a Colonel and a combat veteran after 21 years of service in 2010 to pursue civilian practice. He has previously taught as an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M, USUHS, and Swedish Medical Center.
He hails from New England, but he considers the South Sound home. He is an avid skier and enjoys water sports. His passion is assistant coaching for Gig Harbor High School Tides Varsity Football.
Education
Program: MD
Institution: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Program: Residency
Institution: University of Rochester School of Medicine
Program: Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery
Institution: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Program: Board Certified
Institution: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Program: Subspecialty Certificate in Surgery of the Hand
Institution: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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He did not explain his expectations well or why he was having me do the test. He acted like my pain did not matter. He trivialized my pain. When I ask questions about if I should be in pain during the test. He acted like it was a ridiculous question. I have been in PT before I’ve been ot before pushing through the pain is not always the best way to go and so I asked her question and he thought I was ridiculous. He made me feel stupid for protecting my joint, so it would not dislocate again. whenever I questioned, he was doing he would be annoyed. I’ve got a second opinion because I like to be educated and part of my care. I want the best for my body. He will not be part of my care team.
Very informative
Excellant doctor, compassionate and thorough in his explanations and a great surgeon. His staff are unbeatable in their friendly manner and competency.
Dr G is absolutely wonderful! He did a great job offering alternatives to surgery, then when surgery was inevitable, he explained the procedure in terms I could understand.