Dr. Roy S. Pierson MD00044568
Orthopedist
3003 Tieton Drive Suite 350 Yakima Washington, 98902About
Roy S. Pierson, MD, received his medical degree in 1983 from the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences followed by a residency in 1989 at the Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco, California. Since beginning his career, Dr. Pierson has become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and credits his success to hard work. Today Peirson is practicing orthopaedic surgery at Valley Orthopaedic Specialists in Yakima, Washington.
Education and Training
Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 1983
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Cellulitis
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Femur Fracture
- Broken Ankle
Internships
- Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
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