We have a reputation as the regional hospital of choice for total joint replacements. In a typical year, we perform roughly 165 knee replacements, 40 shoulder replacements, and 25 hip replacements. People from the area and outside of Pullman are choosing to have their total joint replacements at our Orthopedic Center of Excellence.
Dr. Ed Tingstad
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Tingstad has been practicing at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic since 2000. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He graduated medical school and completed a clinical fellowship in Sports Medicine from the University of Washington, and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Tingstad serves as the team physician and orthopedic surgeon for Washington State University, as well as a clinical instructor for the WWAMI Program at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Dr. Kyle Hazelwood
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Hazelwood began practicing at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic in 2017. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and board eligible for subspecialty in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He completed a fellowship at the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship, where he spent time covering the San Diego Chargers and San Diego State University athletic teams.
Dr. Mat Taylor
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Taylor joined Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic in September 2021. He is a board eligible Orthopaedic Surgeon that has recently completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship with Orthopaedic Research of Virginia.
Dr. Aaron Vandenbos
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Vandenbos joined Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic in October 2021. He is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He has spent the last 5 years serving at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Dr. Vandenbos graduated from Boise State University with his Bachelor of Science degree. He then obtained his medical degree at the University Of Toledo College Of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio followed by his residency at San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium in Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Michael McCarthy
Physician Assistant-Certified
Michael McCarthy, PA-C is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He moved to the Palouse in 2022 after practicing orthopedics in Virginia for 7 years. Michael graduated from University of Virginia with his Bachelor of Arts degree. He then obtained his Master’s degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program in Norfolk, VA.
Dr. Charles Jacobson
Orthopedic Surgeon
While Dr. Jacobson has retired after 27 years practicing at Inland Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Clinic, his legacy as a founding partner lives on. His commitment to excellence, his love of people, and his joy for helping others live their best life is carried on by the team.