Our Team

To ensure you receive the best available treatment and care, our surgeons and physicians are all specialty-trained. This means they have received advanced instruction in their respective fields. Backed by our experienced, friendly staff, you can be assured that the doctors at Sierra Pacific Orthopedics are dedicated to a single goal: making your life better.

All of our doctors have combined their superior training and experience to treat a multitude of orthopedic conditions for patients in Fresno and the surrounding region. Our surgeons and specialists are distinguished for their work in every orthopedic subspecialty, including comprehensive spine care, sports medicine, joint replacement and revision surgery, fracture care, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Regardless of your condition, Sierra Pacific Orthopedics' surgeons, specialists, and supporting providers will deliver the progressive, individualized care you deserve.

Emeritus/Retired Doctors

  • Photo: Malcolm E. Ghazal, M.D.

    Malcolm E. Ghazal, M.D. (In Memoriam)

  • Photo: Eric C. Hanson, M.D.

    Eric C. Hanson, M.D.

  • Photo: Jerry N. Smith, M.D.

    Jerry N. Smith, M.D.

  • Photo: Cary M. Tanner, M.D.

    Cary M. Tanner, M.D.

  • Photo: David E. Taylor, M.D.

    David E. Taylor, M.D.

  • Photo: Thomas W. Thomas, M.D.

    Thomas W. Thomas, M.D.

  • Photo: Timothy C. Watson, M.D.

    Timothy C. Watson, M.D.

  • Photo: Robert L. Simons, M.D., F.A.C.S.

    Robert L. Simons, M.D., F.A.C.S.

At Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, our physician assistants (PAs) work closely with our orthopedic doctors to provide the highest level of surgical and nonsurgical care for patients.

Physician assistants are highly trained healthcare providers who work under the supervision of our orthopedic doctors to take medical histories; conduct exams; diagnose and treat bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions; order and interpret tests, such as X-rays and MRI; prescribe medications; and assist our doctors during surgery. Our PAs are trained to recognize when patients need the attention of a supervising doctor or additional specialist.

At Sierra Pacific Orthopedics, our nurse practitioners (NPs) work closely with our orthopedic doctors to provide the highest level of surgical and nonsurgical care for patients.

Nurse practitioners are highly trained healthcare providers who work under the supervision of our orthopedic doctors to take medical histories; conduct exams; diagnose and treat bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions; order and interpret tests, such as X-rays and MRI; prescribe medications; and assist our doctors during surgery. Our NPs are trained to recognize when patients need the attention of a supervising doctor or additional specialist.