Meet Our Expert Orthopedics Team
When it comes to your orthopedic care, experience counts
Our orthopedic team at Adventist Health Tillamook
Brett LaFleur, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. LaFleur is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon, an expert in the latest
treatments and interventions. He brings to the Oregon coast a specialized
orthopedic practice and compassion for his patients. Dr. LaFleur performs
total joint replacements locally with the latest surgical techniques available
and treats many common orthopedic conditions. As a member of Aspire Orthopedic
Institute he has privileges at Adventist Health Portland. Dr. LaFleur
is 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 Oregon. He went on to complete his residency at Write State University in Ohio.
Ruben Franco Garcia, PA-C
Ruben Franco Garcia works as a certified physician assistant, specializing
in orthopedics. He treats each of his patients like a member of his own
family. 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. Above all, he is passionate about helping his patients
get back to moving again. Ruben enjoys spending time with his family,
as well as playing soccer, board games, hiking and woodworking.
Jessica Johnson
Certified Athletic Trainer
Jessica Johnson is nationally certified through the Board of Certification
and 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 the role as 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 process of joint replacement, I am able to calm
their fears. Seeing them 3-6 months after surgery, when they are able
to 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.