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We want our patients, community and staff to feel they are a part of us, a part of our team. We want our Doctors to enjoy the simple pleasures of their job, getting them back into the treatment room helping patients get back to doing what they love. We want our staff to come to work everyday with a feeling of being a part of a purpose, a part of a family, part of something bigger, changing lives one step at a time.

​The strength of our team is in each individual member and the strength of each member is in the team.

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Terrence Hess

CEO, DPM

Michael Lundborg

DPM
Tumwater

Thomas Burghardt

DPM
Lacey & Tacoma

Casey Bowles

DPM
Olympia

Huy Dang

DPM
Centralia

Caleb Thomas

DPM
Tacoma

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Jamie Turner

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Andrew goodiell

DPM

We are excited to welcome Dr. Andrew Goodeill to our team at Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, starting December 2, 2024. Dr. Goodeill will be practicing at our Tumwater location, as well as our offices in Tacoma, Lacey, Centralia, and Olympia, WA.

Dr. Goodeill is both Board Qualified and Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). He is also a proud member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). He completed his undergraduate studies at Grand Canyon University and Midwestern University, followed by his medical training at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. His residency was completed at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, where he honed his expertise in treating sports injuries of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Goodeill has a particular interest in pediatrics, sports injuries, and wound care, enjoying the daily challenges and the opportunities to build lasting relationships with his patients. Originally from Centralia, he now resides in the Olympia area with his family.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Goodeill is an avid outdoorsman who loves to engage in activities that allow him to get dirty and explore nature with his kids. He is also a sports and music enthusiast, frequently attending live events. Additionally, Dr. Goodeill has a passion for shoes, making him not only a specialist in treating foot conditions but also an enthusiast for footwear.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Goodeill on board and look forward to the skilled care and enthusiasm he brings to our community and patients.


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Dr. Caleb Thomas

DPM

A native of Fort Collins, CO, Doctor Thomas has a strong commitment to providing top tier service to his patients, and he is able to do so through his extensive clinical and surgical training.  

After graduating from Rocky Mountain High School where he served as student body president, Doctor Thomas served a two-year mission for his church in New York City, during which time he became fluent in Spanish. Upon his return he attended Brigham Young University, where he successfully obtained his bachelor’s degree in Public Health. During this time, Doctor Thomas played as the starting goaltender on the BYU men’s ice hockey team. 

Doctor Thomas is a second-generation podiatrist, and has known for as long as he can remember that he would “follow in his father’s footsteps” (pun intended). He has a deep love for the profession and the way it can positively impact the lives of his patients.

Doctor Thomas received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. He and his wife then relocated to Scranton, PA, where he completed a three-year surgical residency training at Geisinger Community Medical Center. His comprehensive training focused on forefoot and rearfoot reconstructive surgery, diabetic limb salvage, charcot reconstruction, and wound care.  

When not in the operating room or at the office, Doctor Thomas enjoys hitting the rink and playing hockey as much as time permits, as well as playing the drums. After taking sewing classes in college, Doctor Thomas has also become a skilled tailor and alterations specialist. He enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and their beautiful son Maxwell, whom they recently welcomed into the family. 

Doctor Thomas is passionate about what he does, and the care of his patients is of utmost importance. His compassion and ability to listen to his patients are what truly set him apart as a care provider, and you can be confident that he will do everything in his power not only to meet but exceed your expectations. 

Andrew goodiell

DPM

We are excited to welcome Dr. Andrew Goodeill to our team at Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, starting December 2, 2024. Dr. Goodeill will be practicing at our Tumwater location, as well as our offices in Tacoma, Lacey, Centralia, and Olympia, WA.

Dr. Goodeill is both Board Qualified and Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine (ABPM). He is also a proud member of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). He completed his undergraduate studies at Grand Canyon University and Midwestern University, followed by his medical training at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. His residency was completed at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, where he honed his expertise in treating sports injuries of the foot and ankle.

Dr. Goodeill has a particular interest in pediatrics, sports injuries, and wound care, enjoying the daily challenges and the opportunities to build lasting relationships with his patients. Originally from Centralia, he now resides in the Olympia area with his family.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Goodeill is an avid outdoorsman who loves to engage in activities that allow him to get dirty and explore nature with his kids. He is also a sports and music enthusiast, frequently attending live events. Additionally, Dr. Goodeill has a passion for shoes, making him not only a specialist in treating foot conditions but also an enthusiast for footwear.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Goodeill on board and look forward to the skilled care and enthusiasm he brings to our community and patients.


Dr. Erik C. Lilja

DPM FACFAS

Located in Seattle, WA, Dr. Lilja has served the Seattle area for over 20 years garnering praise as a personable, compassionate and skilled physician and surgeon. His expertise is reconstructive foot and ankle surgery including injury and trauma care as well as complex deformity management and reconstruction. He also maintains a strong interest in providing sports medicine care for the active population in Seattle.

Dr. Lilja received his doctoral degree in Manhattan, NY at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He then returned to the west coast for a highly sought after 3-year residency in Seattle, WA, at Swedish Medical Center. This training included several months at Harborview Medical Center, a nationally renowned Level-1 trauma center serving the northwest states of Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. During this time, he also rotated extensively with Harborview foot & ankle surgery luminary, Ted Hansen, MD, gleaning much from this world-renowned surgeon.

Dr. Lilja’s avocations include church and family activities, outdoor recreation, playing music and teaching. He especially enjoys teaching junior high and high school science classes for a local home school co-op. His family actively participates in the co-op and other northwest activities including skiing, swimming and 5k runs.

Tommy Seaman

Legal and Compliance specialist, hr manager, executive assistant

Tommy was born and raised in Washington. She loves hiking, hunting, and camping. She has two beautiful sons that keep her busy. She volunteers in her local community sports and enjoys going away for the weekend with her family. 

mark Nellermoe

DPM

Originally from South Dakota, Dr. Mark Nellermoe has over 20 years of experience here in the Pacific Northwest. Mark felt that podiatry was the best option and specialty, as it allowed him to help people individually and see the impacts of treatment on his patients. Mark attended the University of South Dakota and served in the US army for several years. After settling in the Tacoma, WA he began practicing podiatry in 1993. Marks relationship with Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates started before he even opened his own practice in Tacoma. He spent a year as a part time doctor before opening “UP Ankle & Foot Specialists” in which he spent his time towards the community helping patients get back to normal life. Now Joining Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates, he is most excited to see the growth of integrated medicine and to join the amazing staff and patients that make up the FASA family. When Mark is not in clinic, he is enjoying a Seattle Mariners game, hiking, or mountain climbing. Fun fact: Mark has climbed 4 of Washington’s major peaks… including Mount Rainer so he understands the important of health ankles and feet!

bryan alvarez

CFO

Bryan graduated from Stetson University, a small private university located north of Orlando, with a Bachelors degree in Accounting. He worked at One Stop Cooling & Heating in Orlando as their Chief Financial Officer for nearly 7 years until moving to Olympia in early 2019. He moved to Olympia so that he can enjoy the beautiful environment and all of the rainy days.

Michael Lundborg

DPM

Born and raised in Colorado, Doctor Lundborg has had a lifelong passion for medicine. Over the course of the last four years, he has successfully performed well over 1,300 surgeries in areas such as diabetic wound care, forefoot and bunion procedures, and trauma and reconstruction.  He is adamant in giving every one of his patients the best solutions to ensure their confidence that they are in the best care.

After earning his Integrative Physiology Degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, he shadowed a wide variety of experienced physicians, where he ultimately gravitated towards foot and ankle specialization as his desired career path.

Doctor Lundborg received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he proudly graduated at the top of his class. In order to complete his residency training, he traveled to Boston, where he spent three years focusing on trauma and reconstructive surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.

Doctor Lundborg is an extremely hard-working individual and always looking to better himself. However, to make sure he is able to thrive every day with recharged batteries, he invests time into his other interests. In this spare time, he happily spends it with his wife and dog as well as enjoying diverse outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking and skiing.

It is no secret that Doctor Lundborg is an excellent care provider, with a wide array of experience adding to his diversity as a foot and ankle surgeon. Though he is fully capable of handling any challenge, his favorite cases are flatfoot and cavus reconstructive surgery, trauma, sports medicine, biomechanics, and diabetic foot ulcers. When you come to Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates, you can be confident that your needs and expectations will be exceeded with a patient-focused person like Doctor Lundborg.

Huy Dang

DPM

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Doctor Dang is a podiatric physician that has been proudly practicing medicine in the Northwest for over 13 years. He has a variety of specialties that patients can benefit from, which include wound care, pediatrics, and foot and ankle reconstruction. With his skill and experience he ensures each and every patient’s needs are met completely.

Doctor Dang always knew he wanted to become a surgeon someday. To make this passion come to life, he started his journey by graduating from Dr. Scholl Podiatric Medical School at Finch University/Chicago Medical School in 2004. Upon earning his degree, he decided to relocate to the Northwest, where he successfully completed a three-year foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency. During this time, he also impressively served as a chief resident for two out of those three years.

When not in the office or focusing on his work, Doctor Dang immerses himself in the outdoors, participating in sports and other activities that involve fresh air. His love for being outdoors and rigorous sports also sparked his special interest in sports medicine and becoming proactively involved in community services. It brings him great joy to be able to serve the community with his podiatric services and humanitarian efforts. Doctor Dang has a monumental aspiration to start his own non-profit canine sanctuary and rehabilitation center in the future.

Doctor Dang is excited and looking forward to becoming an integral part of the Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates involvement in the community. He is always learning and avidly improving himself professionally and personally to enhance his skills in order to give his patients the best experience they can possibly have.


Casey Bowles

DPM

Born and raised in Lacey/Olympia, WA, Doctor Bowles is extremely patient-driven and actively demonstrates his passion for foot and ankle surgery. With his extensive background he gives every patient a positive experience when they come to Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates.

After graduating from North Thurston High School with honors, Doctor Bowles attended Brigham Young University, successfully obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. During this time, he also actively served at his church in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For two years, he was able to help the community there and become fluent in Spanish.

Doctor Bowles has always shown a particular interest in Biomechanics and Pathology and knew he would choose a career in medicine. Initially, he had his eye on becoming a Dentist and almost attended dental school instead.

While studying for his Dental Admission Test, Doctor Bowles had the opportunity to work at Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates as a back-office assistant. During this position, he had the fantastic opportunity to travel to Nicaragua for a medical mission. This gave him the ability to observe surgical practices and methods, which drove him down a new inspirational path to become a surgeon himself. With his new career mission in sight, he quickly started his education at the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, where he proudly achieved his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Degree.

It is not all work and no play for Doctor Bowles. During his downtime, he enjoys attending musicals and symphonies quite frequently. He is also an avid hiker, embracing the outdoors and challenging himself to a variety of different terrains.

Doctor Bowles has a significant background that helped shape him to become the incredible foot and ankle surgeon he is today. He is extremely compassionate and is always provides excellent service to each and every one of his patients.

David Huebner

DPM

Prior to joining Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates, Dr. Huebner was in Great Falls, Montana.  Dr. Huebner has his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, with a B.S. degree in Physiology, where he had a full scholarship for football.  He then attended the Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, earning his DPM degree.  After completing a residency in foot and ankle surgery at St. Anne’s Hospital West in Northlake, IL, he practiced in the suburbs of Chicago for two years.   He then moved to Great Falls, MT, where he practiced for twenty three years.  While in Montana, he served on the Board of Medical Examiners for eight years by appointment from the Governor.  He is board certified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and maintains active memberships in the American Podiatric Medical Association and state affiliates.

THOMAS BURGHARDT

DPM

Former president of the Washington State Podiatric Medical Association, and serving on the board of trustees for the Podiatric Association for eight years, Doctor Burghardt is an excellent board-certified physician and surgeon. He is not only extremely proficient in his field, he always ensures to put his patients first to come up with the best treatments for their needs.

Doctor Burghardt began his career by earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology at the University of Washington. From there, he enrolled in Podiatric Medical School in San Francisco, proudly graduating with honors. To complete his training, he went to the University of Southern California Medical Center and Whittier Medical Center, where he became a specialist in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and diabetic foot care.

Doctor Burghardt established his own private practice at Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates at the Tumwater location, providing incredible service to everyone who consults with him. Though he enjoys all of his patients, his favorite area of interest is treating and assisting athletes. This passion stems from his athletic children, who immensely inspired him to go down this specialized route.

In addition to his dedication to medical practice, Doctor Burghardt is a travel enthusiast, avidly preparing and hosting lectures to physician groups, nurses, and non-medical groups to enlighten them on diagnosis and treatments regarding foot and ankle problems. He thoroughly enjoys sharing his knowledge and opening the doors to brainstorming with other Podiatrists on seeking out perfect and customized solutions for difficult cases.

Patients describe Doctor Burghardt as a caring, enthusiastic, and extremely motivated person. His intensive background with surgical procedures and personality make him a perfect person to thrive at Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates. He is always pushing himself to improve and actively seeks out innovative ideas to make excellent treatment options for his patients.

TERRENCE HESS

CEO

Since 1995, Dr Hess has dedicated his time and fed his passion for Podiatric Medicine in the Northwest to improve the lives of his patients, staff and the community.

Doctor Hess started his career by obtaining his degree in Pharmacy at the University of Washington. He diligently worked in the pharmaceutical industry for three years before discovering that becoming a Podiatrist was his real desire in life. In 1992, he graduated from California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco with honors. Continuing his career path, Doctor Hess flourishingly completed his residency training, specializing in foot and ankle surgery at Lakewood Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Foundation Hospital in Portland, Oregon. He then finished out strong and perfected his abilities at Harborview Medical Center, which gave him the drive to establish Foot & Ankle Surgical Associates in 2002.

As the years went by, Doctor Hess’s private practice has only grown and expanded, with now impressively containing six offices in Tumwater, Centralia, Yelm, Olympia, Tacoma, and Lacey Washington. In addition, he now has seven exceptional Podiatric Physicians working with him to ensure every patient has a positive experience.

Doctor Hess not only dedicates his time to his practice, he also is avid in helping and preparing other Podiatrists to understand the evolving and upcoming healthcare transitions. Throughout his career, he has shared his knowledge by giving numerous lectures to physicians, nursing groups, and patients to shed light on foot and ankle pathologies and treatment options. During this time, he also embraced his love for traveling, frequently heading to Central America on surgical mission trips in El Salvador and Nicaragua.

When Doctor Hess is not on duty, he enjoys engaging in water and snow sporting activities, travelling and working on his collection of cars. He also loves spending time with his children, making sure to seize every moment to create beautiful memories with them.

Doctor Hess is passionate about what he does and always puts his patients first. Between his extensive skill set and experience, you will undeniably be in excellent hands with him.

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