OPA News
How to Run Properly
It’s no secret that regular exercise can help us maintain a healthy weight and keep our bodies in peak condition. Running is one of the most popular types of physical
Dr. Sara Jurek accepted as a member of the America Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Orthopedic Physicians Associates (OPAortho) would like to congratulate Dr. Sara Jurek on her acceptance as a Candidate member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES). The American Shoulder and
ATC Spotlight: Chelsea Lovera
A Seattle native, Chelsea completed her undergrad in Sports and Exercise Science at Seattle University, before obtaining her Master’s in Athletic Training at North Dakota State University. She became a
ATC Spotlight: Rhianna Stepler-Camp
Rhianna is a medical assistant for Dr. Laura Matsen Ko, a joint replacement surgeon here at OPA. Working here for the past three years, Rhianna and Dr. Matsen Ko have
Exploding Myths About Athletic Trainers
March is National Athletic Training Month! Our Athletic Trainers (ATC’s) provide injury and illness prevention, emergency care, examination and clinical assessments, and therapeutic interventions of injuries and medical conditions. Many
Seahawks Keep Team Doctor Busy Year-Round
**A great article written by a newspaper in Dr. Ed Khalfayan’s hometown of Newport in Rhode Island! Dr. E. Edward Khalfayan, 57 | Head Team Physician, Seattle Seahawks He is
Swedish Orthopedic Institute Ranked #1 in Washington for Orthopedic Surgery 2017
Swedish Medical Center’s Swedish Orthopedic Institute, home of OPA Ortho, was one of the first facilities dedicated to orthopedics in the Pacific Northwest, now ranked No. 1 for major orthopedic
OPA Gives Back to Childhaven Charity for the Holidays
This holiday season Orthopedic Physician Associates held our annual Childhaven Holiday Giving, for the 13th year in a row! Childhaven is a nonprofit organization comprised of three childcare centers throughout
The Road to Recovery: A Testimonial Written by a Young Athlete
One of Dr. Ed Khalfayan’s patients, Kyle, refused to let injuries get in the way of his hopes for a future in baseball. The beginning of Kyle and Dr. Khalfayan’s
OPA Ortho Announces Sponsorship With Crossfire Premier Soccer Program
Crossfire Premier is based in Redmond, Washington, a few miles east of Seattle, and is devoted to promoting the game of soccer, providing professional training and elite player development to