Dr. Traci Barthel is board certified and a fellowship trained hand surgeon who treats all conditions in the hand and wrist including arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and traumatic injuries and fractures. Dr. Barthel uses the most up to date techniques for joint reconstruction for hand and thumb arthritis. One of her primary goals for her patients is to restore hand function and decrease pain.

Dr. Barthel was born and raised in Seattle and is an avid Husky fan. She enjoys spending time with her family and running marathons, boating, skiing and hiking.

Dr. Barthel practices at Valley Orthopedic Associates' Renton and Covington clinics.

Clinical Interest:
Hand and wrist surgery
Hand arthritis reconstruction
Upper extremity trauma
Elbow conditions
General Orthopedics

Hospital Affiliation:
Valley Medical Center, Covington
Valley Medical Center, Renton

Professional Affiliations:
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
Member, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
Member, Ruth Jackson Orthopedic Society

Board Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, 2004
Certificate of Added Qualification, Surgery of the Hand 2006

Fellowship Training:
University of Washington, Hand and Microvascular Surgery, 2002

Residency:
Case Western Reserve University, 2001

Medical School:
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1995

For more information or to make an appointment, call (425) 656-5010.