Summary

Dr. Joanna Branstetter specializes in orthopedic surgery, focusing on helping patients overcome bone, joint, and muscle conditions. She earned her medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland, and completed her residency training at Brooke Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Branstetter holds board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Branstetter practices at Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Joseph in Tacoma, Washington, and maintains affiliations with Madigan Army Medical Center. She treats patients experiencing joint pain, shoulder discomfort, and knee problems. Her approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help restore function and reduce pain. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX
  • 18 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates at St. Joseph

1608 S J Street 4th FloorTacoma, WA 98405
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
25 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Tacoma , WAEverett , WABremerton , WASeattle , WA
Med School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joanna Branstetter

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Health Plus
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joanna Branstetter has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joanna Branstetter has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, TX

Medical School

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD

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Where is Dr. Joanna Branstetter's office located?
Dr. Joanna Branstetter's office is located at 1608 S J Street 4th Floor, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joanna Branstetter affiliated with?
Dr. Joanna Branstetter is affiliated with Madigan Army Medical Center.

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