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Dr. Arthur Thiel is a fellow of the
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, signifying board
certification by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has
a Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery granted by
the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has recertified in
both board certifications. He joined Benton Franklin Orthopedic
Associates in 1986. He enjoys the entire field of orthopedic
surgery, but especially enjoys hand surgery, arthroscopic surgery,
shoulder surgery and joint replacement surgery.
Dr. Thiel was born in Spokane, WA.,
and grew up in Fairfield, Washington. After graduating from Walla
Walla College in College Place, he attended Loma Linda University
School of Medicine. After receiving his MD in 1979, he completed
his Orthopedic Surgery residency in June of 1985. Next followed a
6 month fellowship in surgery of the hand and upper extremity also
at Loma Linda University. Then he joined BFOA here in Kennewick.
He treasures being Dad to Tiffany
(away at college) and Cedric (high school). Most of his
non-practice time is spent helping The
REACH (a new church plant located in West Richland) grow. Snow skiing, snow boarding, bicycling, scuba diving
and computers are hobbies much enjoyed. He and Shelley get spoiled
by being able to work in the same office.
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Society for Surgery of the Hand
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California Orthopedic Institute
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