Dr. Ronald Quam, D.O.

Ronald J. Quam, DO, MBA, is a seasoned orthopedic surgeon who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at Western Washington Medical Group: Orthopedic, Sports, Spine & Hand Center in Everett, WA. He additionally can be found on staff at several local hospitals, including Swedish Health Services and Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. With thirteen years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, including 7 years in the US Air Force, Dr. Quam specializes in the comprehensive care of the hips and knees with a focus on total joint replacements. “I chose to be an orthopedic surgeon because I am a very hands-on type of person. I knew I wanted to go into surgery, as I found helping patients through direct actions to be gratifying and exciting. Orthopedic surgery only reinforced this, since many of the surgeries can have immediate pain alleviating or life-changing results for patients”, says Dr. Quam. “Let me also say that orthopedic surgery as a field that is constantly evolving and growing. I feel that I will always be intellectually stimulated and challenged. You can never learn too much!”, he adds.