Meet Our Expert Orthopedics Team
When it comes to your orthopedic care, experience counts
Brett LaFleur, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. LaFleur is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon providing expertise
in the latest treatments and interventions and offering a specialized
orthopedic practice and compassionate care for his patients on the Oregon
coast. He performs total joint replacements locally with the latest surgical
techniques and treats many common orthopedic conditions. Highly respected
by his peers, including subspecialists in orthopedics at academic hospitals,
Dr. LaFleur is board-certified and earned his medical degree from Oregon
Health & Science University School of Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
He went on to complete his residency at Wright State University in Ohio.
Ruben Franco Garcia, PA-C
Ruben Franco Garcia is a certified physician assistant specializing in
orthopedics. Whether it’s a joint replacement or a broken bone,
he enjoys seeing patients progress from their first visit through to resolution
of their condition while treating each patient like a member of his own
family. Above all, he is passionate about helping his patients get moving
again. Ruben enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, board
games, hiking and woodworking.
Jessica Johnson
Certified Athletic Trainer
Jessica Johnson is nationally certified, licensed and registered through
the state of Oregon. She specializes in working with student athletes
to support and help maintain their safety, health and wellness. She works
with students in practices, games, meets, during workouts and over the summer.
Heather Clark, RN
Orthopedic Nurse Navigator
Graduating in 2009, Heather began her career working at Adventist Health
Tillamook. Given her passion for educating and helping patients, she moved
to her role as an orthopedic nurse navigator in 2015. She takes great
pride in the relationships she cultivates with each patient. “The
first time I meet with a patient, they typically are hurting and scared.
After I walk them through the joint replacement process, I can calm their
fears. Seeing them 3–6 months after surgery, when they can get back
to the activities they love without the daily pain they once endured,
is such a blessing. Our entire team, including Dr. LaFleur and Ruben Franco,
PA-C, are so knowledgeable, kind and caring. I feel this community is
fortunate to have such a great surgeon and orthopedic team.”
Expert orthopedic care, close to home
Learn more about the
orthopedic services we offer by contacting our nurse navigator at
(503) 815-7566.