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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!

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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.

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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!

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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 Providers

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Matthew Lyons, MD

Matthew Lyons, joins Proliance Orthopedic Associates in July, 2026 and brings a depth of expertise to our Shoulder and Sports Medicine teams. Dr. Lyons currently works in both our Renton and Maple Valley clinic locations.

To book an appointment with Dr. Lyons, click the link below!

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Tim Stensby, PT

Tim provides care for a wide range of conditions and has experience working with student athletes, including enhancing running techniques for track and field participants.

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

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UNMATCHED
SPECIALIZED
CARE

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

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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.
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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.
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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.

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PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES

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Below is a great testimonial video from our patient Fran! When asked why she chose the anterior approach for her hip replacement surgery, Fran said, “I knew it would be less invasive, faster recovery time, and would allow me to get back to...

- Fran

First I want to say how thankful I am that my husband talked me into having my knee replaced. Of course he had some help from the doctor who replaced both his knees – Dr. Fredrick Huang. I had been suffering with terrible knee pain, putting off...

- Margaret W.

// Fredrick S. Huang, M.D.

I was referred to Dr. Howe by Dr. Wagner at the UW. I had been seeing Dr. Chapman at UW originally for several years because of my lower back issues. He wanted to do two surgeries a week a part fussing T7 thru S1. I would have lost 40% mobility...

- Karen G.

// Chris R. Howe, M.D.

In November 2014, my step son was getting married and all I wanted to do was be able to walk down the isle and be able to dance at his wedding. Fortunately, I was able to do these things, but due to the pain it was difficult. The pain I felt in...

- Pamela

// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.

Due to the fact I injured my knees severely when I was young and playing sports. I was in need of total knee replacement for both knees. After exhausting every non-invasive way of providing relief I went forward. I am in my mid forties and after...

- Tom

// Fredrick S. Huang, M.D.

I was in pain for five years before I came here. I could hardly walk because the pain in my back, butt, and leg was so severe. I went to my doctor who did some tests, and finally, he told me that I needed a hip replacement. I had my left hip...

- Sherry

// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.

Today marks my one week post op anniversary for my left hip surgery! I am amazed my pain is gone only tenderness in incision site.  I’m an old 70 year retired R.N. and recognize an outstanding medical office-which I found at your office from...

- Sallee

After years of painful arthritis keeping them from the activities they enjoy in life, VOA patients share their joint replacement journeys.Edward James, a retired high school principal, lived with the pain of arthritis for nearly four years before...

- Edward

I recently dislocated my shoulder twice playing hockey and decided it was time to fix the problem before it got any worse. I had an unreal experience at Proliance Orthopedic Associates, all real nice people. Everyone helped me with getting ready...

- Tyler C.

// Craig T. Arntz, M.D.

In 1984, at age 3, I broke my arm badly after I fell off my swing set. No one would ever know I had compartment syndrome, multiple surgeries, and almost lost the use of my right arm. Our pastor and my family prayed over my arm as talks of...

- Noelle