SPECIALISTS

Specialists

Orthopedics

Dr. Wertheimer, MD: Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with 32 years of practice experience and previously the chief orthopedist at Everett Bone and Joint. He sees patients one day a week at the Karen I. Fryberg Tulalip Health Clinic location.

• Specialty exams and consultations
• Casting and surgical referrals
• Well integrated with THS primary care providers and patient care team staff

Rheumatology

Dr. Sacksen, MD, FACP: Board certified Rheumatologist and Associate Professor at the University of Washington.

• Specialty exams and consultations
• Advanced diagnostics utilizing our existing in-house imaging and laboratory technology
• In-house procedures to include ultrasound-guided joint injections

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Dr. David Morris PT, DPT, CSCS and graduate of the University of Maryland.

• Types of assessments include biomechanics and postural assessment, mobility assessments, aerobic capacity, cardiovascular assessments, fall risk assessment, neuromuscular assessment.
• Treatments may include therapeutic exercise and activities, neuromuscular re-education, thermotherapy, ultrasound therapy, electrostimulation therapy, manual therapy including joint mobilization, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, trigger point release, active release technique, and more.
• Specialties: Has experience with acute injuries, geriatric, pediatric, chronic pain, post-operative, cardiovascular, neuromuscular (i.e., Carpal tunnel, stroke, spinal cord injury, etc.), vestibular, hand therapy.
• Treatment criteria: Requires physician referral, Tulalip Tribal members only.

Eligibility Requirements:

Tribal verification (Tribal ID or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood)
Address verification (PUD/water/cable/cell phone bill, copy of lease, or letter from an individual you are residing with)
Birth certificate
Social Security card