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Dr. Yu began her medical journey at Providence Hospital in Everett, where she worked as a technician. She then attended Temple University, graduating number one in her class, demonstrating her strong commitment to academic excellence. In 2019, Dr. Yu began her residency program at Hoboken University Medical Center. During her training, she gained extensive experience in Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery, Trauma, and Sports Medicine, developing advanced surgical and clinical skills. In 2022, Dr. Yu joined Alderwood Ankle and Foot Clinic and began her career in private practice. She chose private practice so she could build meaningful, long-term relationships with her patients and actively serve her community. Dr. Yu is known for her compassion and dedication to patient care. She is deeply committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for her patients and works tirelessly to ensure she is always there to support them throughout their treatment journey.

Petrina Lewis, DPM, FACFAS, is a board-certified podiatrist and the founder of Southwest Foot & Ankle Center, providing complete foot and ankle care to people of all ages living in and around Scottsdale, Arizona, and throughout Maricopa County.

Dr. Lewis was born in Texas and lived there until she was five years old before moving to Fremont, California. She began her career pursuits at the University of California, Santa Barbara, earning her Bachelor of Science in biology.

After graduation, Dr. Lewis enrolled at the California College of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. She excelled in the program, obtaining her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Lewis completed a one-year podiatric surgical residency at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and a two-year residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Healthsouth Green River Surgical Center in Auburn, Washington.

Dr. Lewis takes a patient-centric approach to podiatry. She never rushes consultations and makes time to answer questions and address concerns. 

When it comes to treatment, Dr. Lewis embraces the role of an expert guide. She combines healthy lifestyle changes and cutting-edge techniques to relieve foot and ankle pain and enhance mobility.

Dr. Lewis proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Arizona State Podiatric Medical Association. She’s also a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Outside the office, Dr. Lewis enjoys working out at OrangeTheory Fitness and spending time with her husband, three kids, and four dogs. She welcomes anyone experiencing foot or ankle pain to Southwest Foot & Ankle Center today.

Dr. Mark T. Lewis was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and raised in Southern California. He graduated from The University of California, San Diego. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology in 1990. The next two years he worked as a research assistant in Immunopharmacology at one of the leading Cancer Research Centers in the United States. After spending the next year working in the private sector at a pharmaceutical company, Dr. Lewis enrolled in Podiatry school in 1993.

He received his Doctrate of Podiatric Medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1997. Dr. Lewis completed 4 years of residency training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery: two years at The Veterans Administration Hospital in West Los Angeles and two years at The Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute in Seattle. He served the role of chief resident at both residencies.

Dr. Lewis trained with both podiatric and orthopedic surgeons during his residency. He was fortunate to be able to travel internationally to the Philippines and Mexico to perform surgical treatment of complex deformities to the citizens of these countries. After graduating from his residency, Dr. Lewis remained very active in academics and residency training of both podiatric, osteopathic, and allopathic residents. He participated on the residency training committee for many years and was awarded multiple times the instructor of the year award by the residents he trained.

After residency, Drs. Mark and Petrina Lewis founded Northwest Foot and Ankle Center, PS and provided conservative and surgical treatment as members of a large Orthopedic Surgery Practice in Renton, Washington. After leaving the orthopedic practice in 2005, Dr. Lewis continues to practice in Renton focusing on conservative and surgical management of foot and ankle problems. He has a particular interest in podiatric biomechanics, orthotics, sports medicine, heel pain, and regenerative medicine.

Dr. Lewis is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He is an active member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association.

We are grateful to announce that in July 2019 we opened a second office at 9399 Ridgetop Blvd NW in Silverdale, Washington. Dr. Craig Clifford has joined Northwest Foot and Ankle Center, PS and will be based in the Silverdale office.

“ We pride ourselves in punctuality, transparency, and innovation. Most importantly we want to provide our patients with pain relief as quick as possible. We have created a family atmosphere where all patients know what they can expect in relation to their insurance at each visit. We preauthorize all potential services and share that information with our patients in advance of those services. We have the most modern equipment and innovations to treat our patients. We have orthotic technology developed by Hewlett Packard called Fit Station. We have the ability to utilize 3D printing technology. It is revolutionizing the custom prescription orthotic space with its precision. We have dedicated orthotic labs in each of our offices in which we can perform complete gait analysis and orthotic evaluation. We are also very excited to offer Mutli-Lock-System Robotic Laser treatments (MLS) for both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions.”-Dr. Lewis

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family. Petrina and I have three children: Zach, Nick, and Alexa. I am an entrepreneur at heart and I love serving as a mentor to others who are passionate in their pursuits of their personal goals. I also can be frequently found cooking meat on my Traeger Wood Pellet Smoker. I look forward to the opportunity to getting to know you and help you lead a pain free, healthy , and active life!

EDUCATION

Board Certified Foot Surgery, American Board of Podiatric Surgery, 2005
Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR-24) , Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute, 1999-2001
Podiatric Surgical Residency (PSR-12), Veterans Administration Hospital, West Los Angeles, 1998-1999
Rotating Podiatric Residency, Veterans Administration Hospital, West Los Angeles, 1997-1998
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, San Francisco, CA 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego (UCSD) 1990

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Valley Medical Center
Franciscan Health Services-St. Francis Hospital
Auburn Regional Medical Center
Harrison Medical Center

MEMBERSHIPS

American Podiatric Medical Association
Washington State Podiatric Medical Association
Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Through establishing a patient centered treatment paradigm, I strive to deliver high quality care to my patients, utilizing the current techniques I received from my training. I am especially interested in reconstructive surgery of the lower extremity, wound care, and biomechanics. I earned my degree in Podiatric Medicine at Kent State University – College of Podiatric Medicine and completed my residency training at St. Barnabas hospital in Bronx, NY. I am board certified as well.

Peter M. Vincent, DPM has been an Associate Podiatrist at Washington Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine in Kirkland, Washington since August 2006.

Dr. Vincent specializes in injured athletes who seek to remain active during recovery. Dr. Vincent always explores nonsurgical solutions first. When surgical treatment is the answer to athletic overuse injury and trauma to the foot and ankle, Dr. Vincent is careful to keep medication levels to a minimum throughout the healing process.

He received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University in Boston and a doctorate of podiatric medicine from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, graduating with high honors as a member of the Pi Delta Honors Society. He performed his podiatric surgical residency at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Phoenix.

Dr. Vincent maintains strong consultative relationships with the sports medicine professional community in the Greater Seattle area.

In his leisure time, Dr. Vincent enjoys amateur cross-country mountain-bike racing and athletic training.

Lawrence Maurer, DPM is a podiatric specialist in sports medicine and pediatric care at Washington Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine in Kirkland, Washington.

Dr. Maurer’s academic career began at the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He earned his master’s degree in podiatric medicine and surgery at Barry University’s School of Graduate Medical Sciences in Miami Shores, Florida, where he was on the dean’s list for four consecutive years and a repeat recipient of the Podiatric Merit Scholarship and the Fund for Podiatric Medical Education Scholarship. He subsequently received his residency training in the Kentucky Podiatric Surgical Residency Program.

A member of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Dr. Maurer has had research published in the leading podiatric journals. He is licensed to practice in Washington state and Kentucky. Dr. Maurer is also a lecturer for the Northwest Podiatric Foundation for Education and Research USA.

Dr. Maurer is a photographer for the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, and for wireimage.com as an NFL photographer.

In his leisure time, Dr. Maurer is an avid skier, mountain biker, and runner. When he’s not engaged in sports or photography, Dr. Maurer enjoys music as a classically trained pianist and vocalist, as well as spending time with his wife and two children.