Merritt K. Auld, MD
About Merritt K. Auld, MD
Orthopedic Physician Associates (OPA) stands as the Pacific Northwest's premier provider of comprehensive orthopedic and musculoskeletal services, headquartered in Seattle, WA. Board-certified physicians specialize across orthopedics, sports medicine, physiatry, and interventional pain medicine, underpinned by advanced subspecialty fellowship training in areas like Sports, Joints, Foot & Ankle, and Spine. This expertise establishes OPA as a regional and global leader, evidenced by their team physicians for major local sports organizations including the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks. The practice emphasizes a strong commitment to non-surgical solutions, aiming to help patients avoid invasive procedures whenever possible. For conditions ranging from chronic arthritis to acute injuries, OPA physicians focus on root-cause identification and conservative management. This philosophy is powerfully demonstrated through their use of regenerative medicine, particularly ultrasound-guided Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, which stimulate the body’s natural healing factors to accelerate tissue repair in conditions like Achilles tendon tears, rotator cuff injuries, and osteoarthritis of the knees and hips. OPA ensures comprehensive care from evaluation through recovery, exemplified by their recent expansion, which includes a new Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bellevue. For patients seeking non-operative joint pain relief or regenerative orthopedics, OPA provides individualized treatment plans, modern facilities, and transparent pricing. Their experienced clinical staff works collaboratively to ensure every patient, from professional athlete to everyday hero, receives quality orthopedic care tailored to restoring mobility and achieving desired wellness outcomes.