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Traci Barthel, MD specializes in hand and wrist surgery. Dr. Barthel practices at Valley Orthopedic Associates' Renton and Covington clinics.
Clinical Focus:
Hand and Wrist Surgery
General Orthopedics
Hospital Affiliation:
Valley Medical Center, Renton
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Board Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 2004
Fellowship Training:
University of Washington, Hand and Microvascular Surgery, 2002
Residency:
Case Western Reserve University, 2001
Medical School:
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1995
This provider is an affiliate and not a Valley Medical Group practitioner.