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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!

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Introducing VELYS Assisted Robotic Solution

Every knee is different, as is every patient requiring a knee replacement procedure. VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution simplifies knee replacement surgery by providing valuable insights, versatile execution, and verified performance to deliver efficiency for surgeons and optimize patient outcomes.

Introducing Our Newest Physicians

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Dr. Walterscheid

Zakkary Walterscheid, MD, joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates in 2024 as a hand and upper extremity surgeon. He is dedicated to helping patients with hand, wrist, and elbow issues, including fractures, trauma, and complex reconstructions.

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

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Dr. Adams

Archie Adams, MD, joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates in January 2025 and is well-known and respected in the field of occupational medicine having served as an expert witness. Dr. Adams currently specializes in Workers' Compensation claims.

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

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

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PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES

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Dear Dr. Cero,You are an excellent surgeon. Both of my surgeries, on my leg and arm went smoothly. For a woman turning 80, I give you a lot of the credit. You prepared both my family and me for both of the surgeries and gave me excellent care...

- Ramona Wolfe

I am a 77-year-old female on whom Dr. Merritt replaced my right hip on March 25, 2015. Surgery went well and his staff were very patient and professional when I did not cooperate too well when I was coming out from the anesthesia!I went home the...

- E. Arlene M.

// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.

“I had an injury while on a beach vacation. Dr. Niket Shrivastava offered me guidance remotely. I down played the injury. Dr. Shrivastava, very tactfully, described the severity of my condition and provided me a course of action which had...

- Parag

// Niket Shrivastava, M.D.

Cliff, a VOA patient of Dr. Barrett who underwent bilateral knee replacements has documented his process via social media. Below is a video of Cliff’s progress 4 days after surgery. Yes, 4 days!Cliff made another video 12 days later. In...

- Cliff

I came to see Dr. Shrivastava at Proliance Orthopedic Associates for a broken wrist.  My experience at Proliance Orthopedic Associates was a long process of being in and out of casts over five months.  I ended up damaging my broken wrist after...

- Mark

// Niket Shrivastava, M.D.

I’m 75-year-old patient of Dr. Craig T. Arntz. On April 16, 2013, Dr. Arntz repaired my right rotator cuff. Through that procedure, along with his wonderful associates and therapy that he recommended, my shoulder has returned to full range of...

- Jessie

// Craig T. Arntz, M.D.

“I was given a referral for Dr. Arntz years ago when I injured my left shoulder. He was a pleasant doctor and person. He suggested shoulder repair at that time. And also told me that with my condition, I would need a complete shoulder...

- Denise

// Craig T. Arntz, M.D.

Five years ago I had my right knee replaced by Dr. Barrett. When my left knee started going out, I knew I needed to make another appointment at Proliance Orthopedic Associates to see. Dr. Barrett.  My first appointment was with PA-C Jana...

- Thomas

// Timothy B. Alton, M.D.

In my case, I really can’t pin down when my right hip started causing problems. I can, however, pin down when the problem got really bad – November, 2012.The trek started from Jiri, Nepal, a long day’s car ride to the East of Kathmandu....

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January, 2014Dear Dr. Barrett,I am so thankful for your talented surgical skills. My life has changed in so many wonderful ways since June 17th. The following are some of those ways: I can go for walks with my husband. I can actually enjoy...

- Ann