Dr. Nathe earned his B.S. in Chemistry and his Medical Degree from the University of Washington. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at UC Davis, one of the nation’s top orthopaedic training programs, followed by a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at UC Davis.

Dr. Nathe has a special interest in robotic knee replacement surgery and is a regional expert in ACL injuries, having performed over 1,000 ACL surgeries since joining Proliance. His commitment to helping athletes return to their sport with optimal outcomes fuels his dedication to advancing orthopaedic care.

As a former collegiate student-athlete, Dr. Nathe competed in soccer, playing one season at Bellevue College and a spring season at the University of Washington. After a knee injury from wakeboarding, he shifted his focus to cycling, competing in road, mountain, and cyclocross races, including the collegiate road cycling national championships with the University of Washington cycling team. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he continues to enjoy mountain biking, snow skiing, running, water skiing, wake surfing, playing soccer with his kids, and traveling with his family.

Dr. Nathe serves as a team physician for Bellevue High School Football, Mt. Si High School Football, and the US Ski and Snowboard Association, finding great satisfaction in helping athletes of all kinds return to action.

A proud Washington native from Yakima, Dr. Nathe met his wife, Sharon, at UW School of Medicine, and together they have three children. Tyler and his family are thrilled to be back in Washington State near family and friends.