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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Our Orthopedics team is known for developing innovative treatment and providing world-class care. In addition to prevention, our doctors offer early diagnosis and sophisticated techniques to treat and manage musculoskeletal problems. In 2010, U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked our Orthopedics program one of the top in the country. Available at these locations.

  • Young athletes on the Eastside will be treated by the same experts that staff our hospital in Seattle.

  • Certified trainers team up with school coaches to keep young athletes safe.

  • We’ve treated thousands of patients with spine problems — from teenagers with scoliosis to children with conditions of the nerves and muscles.

  • Next: Athletic Trainers in Public Schools
  • Next: Experience Improves Outcomes
  • Next: Sports Medicine in Bellevue

Leadership

Ernest (Chappie) U. Conrad, MD

Director

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

On staff since December 1986

Meet the Orthopedics team.

Areas of Focus

  • Sports Medicine

    Our team of experts works together to get young athletes back in the game.We offer both surgical and non-surgical options, with services that include injury prevention, physical therapy, rehabilitation, imaging, complementary medical treatment and appropriate nutrition. Our program offers same-day access at one of our three locations in Seattle, Bellevue and Federal Way, and does not require a referral from a primary care physician. We also offer evening appointments in Seattle and Bellevue.

  • Sports Concussions

     We are the region’s premier team for evaluating concussions and brain injuries and providing the right treatments to keep young athletes safe and healthy.

  • Spine

    Our team is known nationally for treating all kinds of spine problems in children. Each year, we evaluate 500 to 600 children with spinal issues. Our surgical spinal cord monitoring team leads the country in developing new techniques for making back surgery safer. 

  • Dysplasias

    Our doctors are known nationally for their skill in treating dysplasias. We have an experienced ultrasound unit that produces high-quality images to help your child’s doctor choose the right treatment, and years of experience making custom braces and splints to help correct hip problems. 

  • Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors

    Our team includes doctors who specialize in bones, joints and muscles (orthopedists) and cancer (oncologists). Patients are referred to us from throughout North America. We see about 350 new patients each year at our Bone Tumor and Sarcoma Clinic. 

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Related News and Press Releases

News

Seattle Children's Hospital ranked as one of the nation's best
6.3.10 — Seattle PI

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Seattle's Children Hospital as one of the top children's hospitals in the country.

P.E. accidents sending more kids to hospital
9.19.09 — King 5 TV

Dr. Tom Jinguji discusses P.E.-related injuries in children.

Teen battles back from shoulder injury
4.21.09 — King 5 TV

Dr. Brian Krabak discusses shoulder injuries in teen athletes.

Press Releases

Seattle Children’s Hospital Among Nation’s Best According to U.S. News & World Report

06.02.2010

Children’s Kidney, Cancer, Urology and Pulmonology programs recognized in nation’s top ten

Harborview and Seattle Children's Hospital Launch Sports Concussion Program

05.14.2009

UW Medicine and Seattle Children’s are launching a sports concussion program for children, teen and adult athletes to ... cont.

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Contact Us

For appointments in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way and Olympia
206-987-2109

Tri-Cities
509-946-0976

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