Orthopedic Surgeon in Auburn, WA
Personalized Orthopedic Surgery With Built-In Recovery Support
Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon in Auburn, WA
Dr. Andrew L. Merritt provides personalized orthopedic care for patients in Auburn, WA, through Proliance Orthopedic Associates. As a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, he specializes in knee and hip conditions, joint replacement, and orthopedic sports medicine.
For patients seeking an orthopedic specialist in Auburn, WA, Dr. Merritt’s approach goes beyond performing surgery. His goal is to restore movement and help you return safely to the activities that matter to you.
Through clear patient education, he helps you understand your diagnosis, treatment options, and what to expect throughout your care so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Orthopedic Surgery in Auburn
When surgery is part of your treatment plan, understanding what comes next can make the process feel more manageable.
Dr. Merritt combines advanced orthopedic surgery with clear patient education so you can prepare for treatment, recovery, and your return to activity. Patient resources are also available to help you understand your condition, treatment options, and what to expect before and after surgery.
As an orthopedic physician, Dr. Merritt treats ACL, MCL, LCL, and PCL injuries. He focuses on restoring knee stability, function, and confidence. Surgical planning is tailored to your injury, activity level, and goals for returning to sports or daily movement.
Dr. Merritt evaluates the meniscus tear’s location and severity to determine the most appropriate treatment. When surgery is needed, the goal is to preserve healthy knee tissue, improve joint function, and support a safe return to activity.
Cartilage restoration and knee alignment procedures can help address damaged joint surfaces or abnormal knee loading. As your orthopedist, Dr. Merritt develops a personalized treatment plan focused on preserving the joint and supporting long-term mobility.
Dr. Merritt treats patellar instability and related knee injuries that can cause pain, giving way, or recurrent kneecap dislocation. Treatment is designed to improve stability, movement, and confidence during everyday activity and sports.
For patients with knee arthritis, Dr. Merritt offers treatment options ranging from joint-preserving care to partial knee replacement and total knee replacement. The goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you return to the activities that matter to you most.
Dr. Merritt treats hip arthritis, stiffness, and pain that can limit walking and daily movement. When appropriate, hip replacement and other orthopedic treatment options can help restore function and improve quality of life.
As an orthopedic surgeon with experience in complex trauma, Dr. Merritt provides fracture treatment and surgery for bone and joint injuries. Care is focused on restoring alignment, stability, and function while supporting a safe recovery.
Patient education is an important part of Dr. Merritt’s orthopedic care approach. Explore surgery and nutrition resources that can help you prepare for treatment, support healing, and better understand each stage of your recovery.
Your Tailored Recovery Care
Your recovery does not end in the operating room. Dr. Merritt supports patients after orthopedic surgery with physical therapy protocols, injury and surgery information, nutrition resources, and educational content designed to help you understand each stage of treatment and recovery.
Care Center
Proliance Orthopedic Associates in Auburn, WA
Address
1620 Lake Tapps PKWY SE STE 115
Auburn, WA 98092-8376
Contact
- Call: (425) 291-1496
- Fax: (253) 246-2861
Book an Appointment With an Orthopedic Surgeon in Auburn, WA
When pain, joint instability, or limited mobility makes it harder to move through your day or enjoy the activities that matter to you, getting the right orthopedic care is essential. Dr. Andrew Merritt will help you understand your condition, treatment options, and the steps involved in your personalized recovery plan.
Book your appointment with Dr. Merritt in Auburn, WA, today and take the next step toward personalized orthopedic care.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Bring your insurance information, medication list, relevant X-rays or MRI results, and previous medical records. It also helps to note when your knee or hip symptoms began, what makes them worse, and how they affect your daily activities.
A: No. An orthopedic physician can recommend nonsurgical or surgical treatment based on your diagnosis, symptoms, activity goals, and overall health. Orthopedic surgery is considered when it fits your specific condition.
A: Referral requirements vary by insurance provider. Some patients can schedule directly with an orthopedic specialist in Auburn, while others may need a referral from their primary care provider before receiving orthopedic care.
A: Consider seeing an orthopedic surgeon in Auburn, WA if knee or hip pain, swelling, instability, stiffness, or limited mobility continues despite rest or activity changes. An orthopedic specialist can evaluate your condition and discuss appropriate treatment options.
You deserve to move freely again. We will help you take that step.
Call to book an appointment

(425) 291-1496