Summary

Physician Assistant Joe Merchan specializes in orthopedic surgery, focusing on helping patients with bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions. They provide comprehensive care for patients dealing with various orthopedic injuries and conditions. Joe Merchan is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing them to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Joe Merchan practices at Franciscan Orthopedic Associates At St Joseph in Tacoma, Washington, and maintains an affiliation with Multicare Allenmore Hospital. They treat patients with hip fractures, joint pain, and arm fractures. Their surgical expertise includes shoulder instability procedures, arthroscopic surgery, and lateral lumbar spinal fusion to help restore mobility and reduce pain for their patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Franciscan Orthopedic Associates At St Joseph

1608 S J St Fl 4Tacoma, 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 SurgeryHand SurgeryHand Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
2.5 
25 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Tacoma , WAEverett , WAPuyallup , WATacoma , WA
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joe A Merchan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Cigna
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Independent Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

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Joe Merchan's office is located at 1608 S J St Fl 4, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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Joe Merchan speaks English and Spanish.

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