Rufus Van Dyke IV, MD

Rufus Van Dyke IV, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating shoulders, elbows and sports medicine conditions. He completed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the University of Washington, and he is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, and a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. His clinical interests include fracture care, knee arthroscopy and upper extremity problems. Away from work, he enjoys mountain biking, running, soccer, rock climbing, snowboarding and reading.

The conditions Dr. Van Dyke treats include:

• Shoulder arthritis
• Rotator cuff tears
• Shoulder instability/AC joint separations
• Knee ligaments/cartilage injuries (ACL and meniscus injuries)
• Fractures

Read the MultiCare Vitals Blog article on rotator cuff injury, featuring Dr. Van Dyke: How to treat rotator cuff pain and injuries  

Languages: English

Professional School: University of Washington

Residency: Wright State University

Fellowship: University of Washington

Medical Groups: MultiCare, MultiCare Medical Associates

Practice Philosophy: I am dedicated to achieving excellent results for my patients. Whether through non-surgical or surgical means, my priority is to keep my patients as healthy and active as possible. I look forward to developing a personalized plan to help patients reach their goals.