About Us

Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint Proliance Surgeons is a locally-owned medical practice staffed by board-certified physicians and surgeons dedicated to serving the health of the community we’re a part of. As an independent and non-corporate medical office, we are free from the impersonal business standards that affect patient health; instead, we are able to invest in our neighbors as people we care for using our medical judgment and extensive professional experience.

Our Services

Our clinic specializes in treating disorders of the bones, joints, nerves, and muscles, providing comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine care. We invite you to explore our specialties and services below.

Orthopedics

Shoulder

We offer innovative treatments for diverse shoulder conditions like arthritis, tendinitis, dislocation, fractures, frozen shoulder, tendonitis, labral tears, and rotator cuff tears.

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Back, Spine & Neck

We employ innovative methods to treat back, neck, and spine conditions, including compression fractures, disc protrusion, spinous process fractures, spinal stenosis, and lumbar sprain/strain.

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Elbow

We utilize advanced methods to treat various elbow conditions, including arthroscopy, biceps tendon rupture, cubital tunnel syndrome, distal biceps tendon rupture, elbow arthritis, golfer's elbow, and tennis elbow.

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Surgeries & Recovery

Should surgery become necessary, our world-class surgeons perform outpatient procedures. Feel free to learn more about our surgeries and recovery process directly from our surgeons. We invite you to explore the surgeries we perform and gain insights into what to expect during your recovery journey. Delve deeper below to discover the path to healing and restoration.

Shoulder Surgery

What to expect from physical therapy after shoulder surgery.

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Knee Replacements

Learn about the benefits of knee replacements and leading an active lifestyle.

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Joint Replacement Surgery

Bill Huang, MD, talks about his joint replacement expertise and what patients can expect from a knee joint replacement surgery.

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Our Providers

Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint is staffed by doctors and medical professionals who live and work in the community. We take pride in being involved with the place we live in and love. We invite you to meet our team below.

Doctors

Kenneth C. Lin, MD

Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery

Shoulder Surgery
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Alexander C. Higgins, DO

Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgery

Foot and Ankle Sub-Specialist
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Nicholas J. Vaudreuil, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Elbow, Hip, Knee
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Bill K. Huang, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Hip & Knee Replacement, Robotic/Computer Assisted
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Todd W. Havener, MD

Hand Surgery, Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Hand, Wrist, Elbow, Arthroscopy, Arthritis
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Dominic L. Van Nielen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Joint Replacement
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John D. Pryor, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Spine Surgery
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Siddharth Bhola, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery

Complex Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine
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Physician Assistants

The staff and medical personnel at Everett Bone & Joint are honest and treat you fairly. I have had several injuries treated by the team over the years and have always received the best care possible. Thank you, EB&J!
– Anonymous Patient

Our Locations

Patient Resources

What to Bring To Your Office Visit

  • Insurance identification card
  • Payment for your insurance co-pay. This must be paid at your first visit. We accept checks and credit cards.
  • Your referral – if required
  • Previous x-rays; MRI’s and/or reports
  • A complete list of ALL medications

Please ensure that you have completed your pre-registration through Phreesia prior to visiting our Care Center. A link should have been sent to you via email; please call us if you did not receive it. Learn more about Phreesia.

FAQs

How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 425.339.2433, press Option 0 for the Appointment Desk, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How do I cancel an appointment?
Call 425.339.2433, press Option 0 for the Appointment Desk. Please provide 24 hours’ notice for appointment cancelations.

How do I request medication refills if necessary?
Prescriptions are refilled Monday through Friday ONLY, during business hours. If you need to refill your medication, contact your pharmacy two days prior to running out. The pharmacist will contact our office for authorization and our office will contact you with the status of your refill.
We do not refill medications after business hours or on weekends.

What should I bring to my appointment?
See What to Bring to your Office Visit in the tab above.

How can I reach my physician if I have more questions or problems?
For non-emergent medical matters during office hours, please call 425.339.2433, Option 0 and leave a message for your physician.
For urgent problems after hours, please contact the on-call physician through the answering service by calling 425.339.2433.

If I am referred from another physician what do I need to do?
If your insurance company requires a referral, it is your responsibility to obtain one prior to your appointment.
Bring any previous X-Rays, MRIs, CTs, Operative Reports and any notes from previously seen physicians to your appointment.

How long will it take to get the tests or treatment scheduled and authorized?
Please allow 7-10 working days for your tests or procedure to be authorized and scheduled.
We will make arrangements for your follow up appointment at the time we schedule your test.
f you had films taken, such as an MRI, please HAND CARRY the films to your appointment.
f we have not contacted you in 7-10 days to schedule your test or procedure, please call 425.339.2433, Option 6.

If I need surgery, what do I need to do?
Your physician will send paperwork to the surgery scheduler after a decision for surgery has been made.
You will need medical clearance prior to surgery. Our office will contact you and make arrangements for the necessary tests.
When your medical clearance is complete, the surgery scheduler will call you to discuss your timeline for surgery and set up a pre-op appointment if your physician ordered one.
If you have not heard from the surgery scheduler within 7 – 10 working days, please contact the surgery scheduler by calling 425.339.2433, Option 5.
The surgery scheduler will get authorization from your insurance plan.

If I need my X-Rays, how do I get them?
Please call 425.339.2433 one week prior to the date you need them.

If I need a copy of my medical records, how do I get them?
See our Medical Records page for instructions.

Who do I call for billing related questions?
For all billing questions, call 425.339.2433, Option 4.

What are your privacy practices?
Please see our Privacy Practices.

Prescription Drug Takeback Information
Keeping unused, unwanted and expired prescription drugs in your home poses a risk to you, your family and your community. Improper disposal may lead to illegal use and may also contaminate our waters. If you have medications left over from your prescription, please see the following website for locations that will safely dispose of them for you: http://www.srdtf.org

Policies

  • APPOINTMENTS: All office visits are made by appointment during our office hours between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you need to cancel your appointment, please give us 24 hours’ notice so we may reschedule your appointment for the earliest convenient time.
  • PRESCRIPTION REFILLS: If you need to refill your medication, contact your pharmacy directly two days prior to running out. Your pharmacist will then contact our office for authorization. It is our office policy to not refill any medications after regular office hours or on weekends.
  • EMERGENCIES: For injuries occurring after regular office hours, the on call doctor can be reached through our answering service.
    Call: (425) 339-2433
  • INSURANCE AND PAYMENTS: Please bring your current health insurance card to your appointment. Our staff is available to help with insurance authorization, benefits verification, billing and any other questions you may have. Charges for office visits and surgery vary with the complexity of the problem. Payment is expected at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made.
  • Self-Pay visits require a deposit of $300.00 for new patients and $200.00 for returning patients.

Community Involvement

Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint believes that supporting local organizations is important in creating a better community.

  • Imagine Children’s Museum https://www.imaginecm.org/ – Free Friday Nights Access Sponsor. Bring your family, friends and neighbors for some great FUN!
  • YMCA, Sponsor https://www.ymca-snoco.org/Proliance Surgeons Everett Bone & Joint is proud to support the YMCA’s mission of healthily lifestyles, education and youth as a Yankee Doodle Dash title sponsor.
  • Cocoon House https://www.cocoonhouse.org/ – Since 1991, Cocoon House has provided individualized support and services that help at-risk and homeless young people (ages 12-24) develop into healthy adulthood and achieve their full potential.
  • Boys and Girls Club of Snohomish County https://bgcsc.org/The Everett Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization that prides itself on being “The Positive Place for Kids.” They offer programs to assist youth ages 5 to 18 years of age in developing self-esteem, values and skills.

 

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