Our Team
To ensure you receive the best available treatment and care, our surgeons and physicians are all specialty-trained. This means they have received advanced instruction in their respective fields. Backed by our experienced, friendly staff, you can be assured that the doctors at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics are dedicated to a single goal: making your life better.
All of our doctors have combined their superior training and experience to treat a multitude of orthopedic conditions for patients in Fresno and the surrounding region. Our surgeons and specialists are distinguished for their work in every orthopedic subspecialty, including comprehensive spine care, sports medicine, joint replacement and revision surgery, fracture care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Regardless of your condition, Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' surgeons, specialists, and supporting providers will deliver the progressive, individualized care you deserve.
Doctors
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Back, Neck, Pain Management, Spine
Spine Surgeon and Neurosurgical Spine Specialist
Nonsurgical Spine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Specialist
Hip & Knee Replacement, Shoulder & Knee Arthroscopy, and Lower Extremity Fracture Care Specialist
Hip & Knee Joint Replacement & Revision
Hip & Knee Replacement & Revision and Knee Arthroscopy Specialist
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Replacement, Sports Medicine, and Lower Extremity Fracture Care Specialist
Hip and Knee Reconstruction, Total Joint Care
Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Surgeon
Primary Care Sports Medicine, Family Medicine
Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG/NCV)
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery Including Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, and Fracture Care
Hip, Knee, Shoulder, and Sports Medicine Surgeon
Primary Care Sports Medicine, Family Medicine
Physiatrist & Pain Management Specialist
Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist
Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist
Pain Management Specializing in Interventional Procedures
Specializing in Shoulder, Elbow, and Upper Extremity Surgery Including Arthroplasty, Arthroscopy, and Fracture Care
Specializing in Disorders of the Hand, Wrist, Forearm, and Elbow, including Fractures, Sprains, Arthritis, Tendonitis, Nerve Compression, Arthroscopy, and Trauma
Ankle, Foot, Fracture Care, General Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Ankle Surgery, Hip & Knee Replacement, Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Lower Extremity Fracture Care Specialist
Family Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma
Hip & Knee Replacement and Revision Specialist
Back, Neck, Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spine, Sports Medicine
Spine Surgeon
Elbow, Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Arthroscopy
Nonsurgical Spine, Nonsurgical Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Specialist
Spine Surgeon
Emeritus/Retired Doctors
Malcolm E. Ghazal, M.D. (In Memoriam)
Eric C. Hanson, M.D.
Jerry N. Smith, M.D.
Cary M. Tanner, M.D.
David E. Taylor, M.D.
Thomas W. Thomas, M.D.
Timothy C. Watson, M.D.
Robert L. Simons, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Physician Assistants
At Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, our physician assistants (PAs) work closely with our orthopedic doctors to provide the highest level of surgical and nonsurgical care for patients.
Physician assistants are highly trained healthcare providers who work under the supervision of our orthopedic doctors to take medical histories; conduct exams; diagnose and treat bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions; order and interpret tests, such as X-rays and MRI; prescribe medications; and assist our doctors during surgery. Our PAs are trained to recognize when patients need the attention of a supervising doctor or additional specialist.
- Todd Braner, M.S., P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Connor J. Telles, M.D. - Krista Celestin, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Robert P. Gousse, M.D., Rod S. Kraft, M.D. - Garrett Couchman, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Matthew J. Simons, M.D. - Marina Doi, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Robert P. Gousse, M.D. - Regina Doi, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Erika Kuehn, M.D. - Simon Dougherty, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Connor J. Telles, M.D. - Chris Ellis, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Henry E. Aryan, M.D. - Jennifer Gault, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Rod S. Kraft, M.D. - Steve Goss, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Erika Kuehn, M.D. - Nathan Healy, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Julia Lee, M.D., Christopher D. Glezos, M.D. - Long Her, M.P.H., P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Steven T. Thaxter, M.D. - Kirk Johnson, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Michele M. Schulz, M.D. - David Kunz, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Henry E. Aryan, M.D. - Brittany Lebeiko, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Beau Kalmes, D.O. - Kyrian Obidiegwu, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Vincent B. Gomez, M.D. - Samantha Payseno, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Alexander L. Majors, M.D. - Hardip Rahal, M.P.T., P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Paramjeet S. Gill, M.D. - Grace Wettengel, P.A.-C.Physician Assistant to:
Henry M. Dunn, M.D.
Nurse Practitioners
At Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, our nurse practitioners (NPs) work closely with our orthopedic doctors to provide the highest level of surgical and nonsurgical care for patients.
Nurse practitioners are highly trained healthcare providers who work under the supervision of our orthopedic doctors to take medical histories; conduct exams; diagnose and treat bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions; order and interpret tests, such as X-rays and MRI; prescribe medications; and assist our doctors during surgery. Our NPs are trained to recognize when patients need the attention of a supervising doctor or additional specialist.
- Nathaniel Barrows, N.P.Family Nurse Practitioner to:
- Vathany Chea, F.N.P.-C.Family Nurse Practitioner to:
- JoAnn S. Garcia, N.P.-C.Family Nurse Practitioner to:
- Lynn Patty, N.P.-C.Family Nurse Practitioner to:
- Phaxi Yang, N.P.Family Nurse Practitioner to: