Doctor examining patient's back pain with hands while patient holds lower back in discomfort

SCHEDULING MADE EASY

Choose your provider, pick your time, and book online. No back-and-forth needed.

To book an appointment with your preferred provider, please visit their profile on our website and book directly at the link found under their photo!

Surgeons in blue scrubs and masks collaborate in an operating room during surgery.


Proliance Surgery Center at Valley

Named Best Ambulatory Surgery Center by U.S. News for 2025

Proliance Surgery Center at Valley has been named one of the 2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers fororthopedic and spine care by U.S. News & World Report. Out of thousands of facilities reviewed nationwide, only aselect few earned this honor — Proliance Surgery Center at Valley among them.

a set of keys

POA: Named Top Orthopedic & Surgical Care Provider in WA!

We are excited to announce that we have been named one of the top orthopedic and surgical care providers in Washington by Castle Connolly for 2025!

a group of surgeons performing surgery


Proliance Surgery Center at Valley

Recognized as Top 20 ASC Performing Most Knee Replacements!

POA is among the top 20 ASCs that performed the most total knee replacement procedures in U.S. in 2022, click through to view the entire list!

Introducing Our Newest Physician Assistants

Smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a black blouse against a blue background.

Terrianna Emerson, PA-C

Terrianna Emerson, PA-C, joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates in 2026 and brings a depth of expertise to our team. Terrianna currently works in both our Renton and Covington clinic locations.

To book an appointment with Terrianna, click the link below!

Book An Appointment
Smiling man in a black pinstripe suit, white shirt, and blue tie against a solid blue background.

Gian Kho, PA-C

Gian Kho, PA-C is an orthopedic Physician Assistant working with the sports medicine team, where he is dedicated to helping patients recover from injury and return to active, healthy lifestyles.

To book an appointment with Gian, click the link below!

Book An Appointment

UNMATCHED
SPECIALIZED
CARE

Find the care you need, when and where you need it, with the region's most comprehensive orthopedic care.

Doctor in suit explaining spine model to patient inside bright medical office with Proliance logo

Relief for Chronic Back Pain



At Proliance Orthopedic Associates, we’re proud to provide compassionate, patient-centered orthopedic care that helps you get back to doing what you love. In this video, Dr. Gregorio shares how our team combines advanced techniques, surgical precision, and personalized treatment to restore mobility and improve quality of life.
Doctor explaining spine model to female patient in a bright office with window blinds and greenery outside.

Overcoming Debilitating Neck Pain



When pain limits your movement, every step can feel uncertain. In this video, Alicia shares how the specialists at Proliance Orthopedic Associates helped her return to an active, fulfilling life through expert orthopedic care and genuine compassion.
Orthopedic doctor in scrubs consulting a seated patient in a modern clinic room with Proliance logo visible.

A Surgery Center with Care Built Around You



At our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), advanced technology meets personalized care. Our board-certified surgeons and dedicated staff deliver world-class orthopedic procedures in a comfortable, patient-focused environment — helping you heal faster and return to the activities you love.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES

View more

“After three decades of reoccurring back problems involving infrequent but sometimes serious sciatic nerve pain, I finally decided that I needed to find a doctor whom I could trust to give me a professional and unbiased analysis of my...

- Larry

// Chris R. Howe, M.D.

Dear Dr. Barrett,Thank you for taking my husband under your care and facilitating a very successful left total hip replacement outcome.During his follow-up visit you asked him how he viewed his recovery with the anterior approach.  His response...

- Wendy

I recently slipped on a wet floor and broke my right wrist. As an active outdoors person, I enjoy skiing, snowmobiling, jeeping and dirt bike riding so I was concerned about future limitations if healing didn’t go well. I researched the...

- Carla

// John Howlett, M.D.

I had a total right hip replacement on the 10th of August. From my first appointment with Jana Flener, to being discharged from Valley Medical I was TOTALLY impressed and happy with everything. Proliance Orthopedics is just super. They treated me...

- Mary M.

Dr. Merritt performed a hip replacement on my dad, who was then 90, in the spring of 2015, using the anterior approach.In my opinion, this surgery saved my father’s life. At the time, he was spiraling downhill on several fronts. Because hip...

- Richard B.

// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.

Dr. Huang and Medical Team,Since my surgery last October 2010, I wanted to share my adventures on the road to recovery and provide photo evidence. You cleared me to start getting back into jogging at 16 weeks post-up.April 2011 (24 wks) :...

- Mae

// Fredrick S. Huang, M.D.

Dear Dr. Barrett,I just got back from my Physical Therapy session. I walked in, and I walked out. The other day, I stood at a window, (without having to use a walking aid or lean on someone) and watched the world go by. (I don’t remember the...

- Deb

The pain I was having in my hand started in March while I was clipping limbs off of a tree.  By April my hand started to swell up so I went to my doctor who first referred me to physical therapy.  I attended 9 sessions with the therapist, who...

- Karen

// John Howlett, M.D.

Today I had an appointment with Dr. Cero. It has been 6 weeks since I had a total knee replacement on my right knee. At this appointment, Dr. Cero was very pleased with my progress and mobility, and lack of pain. The physical therapists are also...

- Willa

Proliance Orthopedic Associates and Dr. William Barrett are rare finds in healthcare and surgery.  In my 72 year lifetime, and 50 years as a health care professional, I have a multitude of experiences with doctors, health care systems and...

- B. Noelani Hong