Proliance Hand, Wrist & Elbow Physicians

About Us

With a shared dedication to hand surgery, our group of four board certified orthopedic hand and wrist specialist surgeons specializes in problems involving the hand, wrist and forearm. Hand specialist surgeons are specially trained to diagnose your hand condition and to recommend appropriate treatment options – often with no surgery required. Our hand specialists and wrist surgeons are also on the staff of both Evergreen and Overlake Hospital, in Kirkland and Bellevue respectively, and work closely with hand therapists in the rehabilitation of injuries.

Our Services

Learn more about hand, wrist, and elbow conditions, how they are diagnosed, and what treatment options are available:

Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Conditions We Treat

While many problems can be cared for without surgery, our hand, wrist & elbow physicians are specially trained to operate when necessary – this includes minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic carpal tunnel release and arthroscopic wrist surgery and thumb ligament tear repair. Click here for more information on conditions like thumb ligament tear and more!

Range of Services A-Z

Whether you have had problems with your hands due to hereditary reasons, accidents or injuries acquired over time, hand surgery can help restore comfort, mobility, and appearance. Reach out about any hand, wrist, or elbow injuries you have to learn more about possible treatments from our physicians. Follow any of the links below for more information on conditions like thumb ligament tear and more!

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Our Providers

With a shared dedication to hand surgery, our group of four board certified orthopedic hand and wrist specialist surgeons specializes in problems involving the hand, wrist and forearm. Hand specialist surgeons are specially trained to diagnose your hand condition and to recommend appropriate treatment options – often with no surgery required. Our hand specialists and wrist surgeons are also on the staff of both Evergreen and Overlake Hospital, in Kirkland and Bellevue respectively, and work closely with hand therapists in the rehabilitation of injuries.

Doctors

John D. Beck, MD

Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

Hand, Wrist, Elbow Surgery, Fracture Care
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Todd Guyette, MD

Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

Hand, Wrist, & Elbow Surgery
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Kurt A. Anderson, MD

Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

Hand, Wrist, Elbow Surgery, Fracture Care
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Samuel E. Galle, MD

Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery

Hand, Wrist, Elbow Surgery, Fracture Care
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Our Locations

Patient Resources

Getting Ready for Your Visit

To make your check-in process and appointment as smooth as possible, it is important that you bring the following items to your appointment:

  • Photo ID
  • Insurance card (If you do not have a hard copy, please email a copy to phweinfo@proliancesurgeons.com)
  • Some insurance carriers require you have a referral or authorization prior to treatment, please check with your carrier.
  • A list of all your current medications and allergies to any medication
  • Copies of any imaging or testing (such as x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, EMG/NCV, etc.) done on the extremity we will be treating you for
  • Any medical records from other providers you have seen for this issue

New Patients

In order to complete any outstanding paperwork and/or process any required changes to your patient information, we ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. We ask you arrive 30 minutes prior if you still need to complete the new patient forms.

  • If you are a new patient with PHWE, please print and complete the New Patient Forms prior to your appointment.
  • If you would like to authorize Proliance Surgeons to use or disclose your health information to another party, please print and complete the Record Release Form.
  • If you have a child under the age of 18 years old and you will be authorizing another adult to attend your child’s appointment or authorizing the child to come to the appointment without an adult, please print and complete the Advanced Consent to Treat Minors Form.

News & Events

U.S. News 2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers are at Proliance Surgeons

Three Proliance Surgeons Ambulatory Surgery Centers have been honored as U.S. News 2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs).

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Proliance Surgeons Recognized for America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers of 2025

Proliance Surgeons is proud to see four of its Ambulatory Surgery Centers recognized on Newsweek's 2025 list of America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

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Join the 2024 Proliance Surgeons Tacoma City Turkey Trot!

We are excited and honored to be sponsoring the American Cancer Society's Making Strides 5K walk. We invite our community to walk with us in the battle against breast cancer.

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