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To book an appointment with your preferred provider, please visit their profile on our website and book directly at the link found under their photo!

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Proliance Surgery Center at Valley

Named Best Ambulatory Surgery Center by U.S. News for 2025

Proliance Surgery Center at Valley has been named one of the 2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers fororthopedic and spine care by U.S. News & World Report. Out of thousands of facilities reviewed nationwide, only aselect few earned this honor — Proliance Surgery Center at Valley among them.

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POA: Named Top Orthopedic & Surgical Care Provider in WA!

We are excited to announce that we have been named one of the top orthopedic and surgical care providers in Washington by Castle Connolly for 2025!

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Proliance Surgery Center at Valley

Recognized as Top 20 ASC Performing Most Knee Replacements!

POA is among the top 20 ASCs that performed the most total knee replacement procedures in U.S. in 2022, click through to view the entire list!

Introducing Our Newest Occupational Medicine Physician Assistants

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Alma Gomez, PA-C

Alma Gomez, PA-C, joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates in 2025 and, with over 20 years of experience as a certified physician assistant, brings a depth of expertise in occupational health, emergency medicine, urgent care, and clinical trials to our team.

To book an appointment with Alma, click the link below!

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Patrick Czaplicki, PA-C

Patrick Czaplicki, PA-C, joined POA in 2025 and specializes in the field of occupational medicine, treating a wide range of workplace injuries, developing comprehensive treatment plans that promote efficient recovery and a safe return to optimal health.

To book an appointment with Patrick, click the link below!

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UNMATCHED
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Find the care you need, when and where you need it, with the region's most comprehensive orthopedic care.

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Relief for Chronic Back Pain



At Proliance Orthopedic Associates, we’re proud to provide compassionate, patient-centered orthopedic care that helps you get back to doing what you love. In this video, Dr. Gregorio shares how our team combines advanced techniques, surgical precision, and personalized treatment to restore mobility and improve quality of life.
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Overcoming Debilitating Neck Pain



When pain limits your movement, every step can feel uncertain. In this video, Alicia shares how the specialists at Proliance Orthopedic Associates helped her return to an active, fulfilling life through expert orthopedic care and genuine compassion.
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A Surgery Center with Care Built Around You



At our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), advanced technology meets personalized care. Our board-certified surgeons and dedicated staff deliver world-class orthopedic procedures in a comfortable, patient-focused environment — helping you heal faster and return to the activities you love.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

PATIENT SUCCESS STORIES

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I take this time to share with you feedback about my experience with Proliance Orthopedics. Over the course of time, I worked with doctors and physician assistants at Proliance to address problems associated with my hip and back. Dr. Chilczuk,...

- Joy K.

// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.

I broke my wrist while snowboarding, which is how I met Dr. Howlett. I came into the office for a consultation after I had my cast taken off, and Dr. Howlett recommended surgery. Since surgery was the recommendation, I reluctantly agreed. I was...

- Roy W.

// John Howlett, M.D.

Dear Doctor Arntz,I have finished my course with Christine and Jan at the Kent gymnasium center. What superb and sensitive therapists they are! Never a moment wasted in trying to discern what to do, using my right side and shoulder. They already...

- Herb Coursey

// Craig T. Arntz, M.D.

I first met Dr. Howlett in the ER when I broke my shoulder, he was the on-call doctor and I’m very glad that he was. He did surgery on my shoulder and was extremely thorough in explaining the injury as well as what needed to be done to fix it....

- Betty M.

// John Howlett, M.D.

Full right hip replacement by Dr. Barrett 12-19-16.  PAIN-FREE hike up Diamondhead on 7-15-17.  Thank you Proliance Team!!!!

- Brian C.

Firstly, I can’t express in writing or words my gratitude and thanks for Dr. Andrew Merritt. Dr. Merritt’s surgical skills and genuine / sincere care demonstrated for his patients’ orthopedic wants, needs and desires is quite remarkable....

- Michael Q

// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.

The anterior approach hip replacement surgery I had was a wonderful experience for me. I suffered from an awful hip with severe pain which bothered me for a long time. I was practically unable to walk. The anterior approach to a total hip...

- Arlene

// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.

I went in to see the skin doc for something little on my face. Really being vain. When I was talking she noticed a mole on my finger. (I hate this mole, came up after a burn) She said that looks like cancer and took a biopsy right away. It came...

- Dawn W.

// John Howlett, M.D.

January, 2013I am 59 years old and have suffered for years with Oesteoarthritis in my knee due to sports injuries. I tried to prolong the life of the knee with cortisone and viscous shots but finally reached a point where my quality of life had...

- Dinah

I was in pain for five years before I came here. I could hardly walk because the pain in my back, butt, and leg was so severe. I went to my doctor who did some tests, and finally, he told me that I needed a hip replacement. I had my left hip...

- Sherry

// Andrew L. Merritt, M.D.