This is an interview with Dr. Scott Schaaf, DO an Orthopedic Surgeon at The Everett Clinic. For a full biography of Dr. Schaaf, please visit: http://scottaschaaf.everettclinic.com/.

"When you see us, not only are you seeing the Orthopedic Department, you're also plugged into a system. So, if you need a knee replacement, but you've had a history of heart problems, and you need a cardiologist to have the surgery done safely, we can send you to our cardiologist. If we see you, and you don't need surgery, but you may be better served with a physical medicine rehabilitation doctor, we have that available. And with our electronic medical record, getting information on your situation is seamless. We don't wait for a fax, we don't have to make an extra phone call. I could look it up at midnight if I wanted to. That's unique to The Everett Clinic."

For more information on The Everett Clinic Orthopedics Department please visit: http://www.everettclinic.com/specialties/orthopaedics.ashx?p=904.