Wahl, Christopher J.

Christopher J. Wahl, M.D.

Fellowship-trained in sports medicine and previous assistant team physician for the N.Y. Giants football team, Dr. Wahl concentrates on treating patients with joint-related athletic injuries.

He performs arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip and ankle, knee ligament reconstruction and meniscal transplantation, arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction and cartilage restoration, among other procedures. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery.

Patient Care Philosophy
Motion, movement and the ability to enjoy and explore the physical world are essential and necessary for a healthy life. I most enjoy working with others to help them as they strive to reach or regain their physical potential.

Personal Interests
Avid skiier; mountain biking; sailing/racing; hockey; outdoor sports and hunting; spending time with family

Languages
English

Expertise
Orthopaedics , Orthopaedics (Knee), Sports Medicine

Clinical Interests
Shoulder disorders, particularly with reference to arthroscopic procedures for rotator cuff and instability; complex knee reconstruction (ACL/PCL) and patellar instability.

Education History
Yale School of Medicine, Medical education, 1996
Yale Univ. School of Medicine, Internship
Yale Univ. School of Medicine, Residency
Hospital for Special Surgery, Fellowship
AO North America, Fellowship

Board Certifications
Certification Board NameSpecialtyYear Certified
American Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryOrthopaedic Surgery2005

Clinics
Sports Medicine Clinic at UWMC
Sports Medicine Clinic
Room 148
3950 Montlake Blvd. N.
Seattle, WA 98195
(206) 543-1552
Orthopaedic Clinic at Eastside Specialty Center
UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center
1700 116th Ave. N.E.
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 646-7777


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