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Wally Krengel, MD

On staff since December 1990

Children's Title: Chief, Spine

Research Center: Center for Clinical and Translational Research

"I was the fix-it man at home growing up. I loved to take apart (and put back together) every old device I could – clocks, radios, engines, and put together models, kits, blocks, and erector sets. If there was anything broken or malfunctioning, mom or dad expected me to fix it. I found pediatric spinal deformity to be the ultimate clinical application of technological advancement in orthopedic surgery. Particularly because of the critical and sensitive spinal cord laying within!! Many of the procedures used routinely today for, pediatric spine problems, were not even considered possible 25 years ago, when I was in medical school or residency. I guess one might think of it as being able to use the ultimate erector set to rebuild children’s spinal columns around the spinal cord. WOW! I couldn’t have imagined when I started medical school being able to do the things I do now on a daily basis. On top of that - I just love taking care of children."

Walter (Wally) Franklin Krengel III, M.D. (Wally),: Orthopedic Surgeon; Chief of Spine Surgery at Seattle Children’s Hospital. His specialty interests include; pediatric spinal deformity, pediatric cervical spine instability; congenital deformity as well as general pediatric orthopedic trauma. Dr. Krengel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society. He has been on staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital for 25 years. Dr. Krengel is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sport Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree and his M.D. at Stanford University. His internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedics were completed at the University of Washington. He also completed a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Washington. Dr Krengel has a great love of the outdoors and when not in surgery can be found fly fishing, skiing, golfing, chopping wood, or even digging holes, as long as it is outside he is there!

Walter (Wally) Franklin Krengel III, M.D.(Wally),: Orthopedic Surgeon ; Chief of Spine Surgery at Seattle Children’s Hospital. His specialty interests include; pediatric spinal deformity, pediatric cervical spine instability; congenital deformity as well as general pediatric orthopedic trauma. Dr. Krengel is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society. He has been on staff at Seattle Children’s Hospital for 25 years. Dr. Krengel is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sport Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree and his M.D. at Stanford University. His internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedics were completed at the University of Washington. He also completed a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Washington. Dr Krengel has a great love of the outdoors and when not in surgery can be found fly fishing, skiing, golfing, chopping wood, or even digging holes, as long as it is outside he is there!

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Victor LavergneSeattle, WA12.01.11

I was suffering from severe spondylolysthesis. Dr. Krengel took the time to explain the problem, and the options available to me, and was genuinely concerned for my well being, and if not for his work, I wouldn't be walking today. Dr. Krengel is a great surgeon and recommend him highly.

Kim CampbellOlympia, WA 06.06.11

My daughter had a 4 level spinal fusion for scoliosis in Dec of last year. She had it done at Seattle Childrens Hospital by Dr. Krengel. She has had abolutely no issues at all. I would highly recommend Dr. Krengel. He did an amazing job. She is a dancer and gymnist and is already back to dancing and doing cartwheels and roundoffs, 6 months post surgery. He is a very humble and caring Physician with years of experience and was recommended to me by other Physicians. If you have a child with a spinal issue there is no one better!

Jennifer SnellgroveTacoma WA04.04.11

My daughter recently found out that she had a broken neck. Dr Krengel was very thorough and decided that she needed surgery as soon as possible. He was pleasant and well informed about the whole process. I have never had a doctor call me to check on my child before and afterwards Dr. Krengel did his normal rounds but when we went home after surgery He and his staff called several times to see how my daughter was doing. I would recommend him fully if you have a problem with the spine.

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Overview

Board Certification(s): Orthopedic Surgery
Medical/Professional School: Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford
Residency: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Orthopedic Surgery
Research Focus Area: Translational Research

Awards and Honors

Award Description	Awarded By	Award Date
Trauma Paper Competition - American College of Surgeons	American College of Surgeons	Jan. 1, 1990
“With Distinction”, Department of Biology, Stanford University	Stanford university	Jan. 1, 1981
Delta Kappa Epsilon Scholarship	Stanford University	Jan. 1, 1980

Publications

Radiographic analysis of type II odontoid fractures in a geriatric patient population: description and pathomechanism of the “Geier” deformity
Eur Spine , July 28, 2011

Nocardia asteroids septic arthritis in a healthy child
Pediatr Infect Dis J , March 1999: 308-10

Early versus delayed surgery for acute cervical spinal cord injury
Clin Orthop Relat Res , Feb. 1999: 104 - 14

Scoliosis: Office Diagnosis, Therapeutic Choices
Journal of Muscle Medicine , 1995: 54

Scoliosis: Office Diagnosis, Therapeutic Choices
J. Musc Med , 1995: 54

Comparison of same-day sequential anterior and posterior spinal fusion with delayed two-stage anterior and posterior spinal fusion
Spine , June 1994: 1256-9

Early stabilization and decompression for incomplete paraplegia due to a thoracic-level spinal cord injury
Spine , Oct. 1993: 2080 - 7

Combined effects of compression and hypotension on nerve root function. A clinical case. Spine
Spine , Feb. 1993: 306 - 9

Tibial Rotational Osteotomies for idiopathic torsion. A comparison of the proximal and distal osteotomy levels
Clin Orthop Relat Res , Oct. 1992: 285 - 9

The Lateral Capitellohumeral Angle In Normal Children: Mean, Variation and Reliability in Comparison to Baumann’s Angle
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics ,

Overlap: A Radiographic Study to Control for the Angle of the X-Ray Beam
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics ,

SPINE11-650: Complex Pediatric Cervical Spine Surgery Using Small- Non-spinal Screws and Plates and Intra-operative CT Imaging
Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine ,

The Lateral Capitellohumeral Angle In Normal Children: Mean, Variation and Reliability in Comparison to Baumann’s Angle
Journal of Pedicatric Orthopaedics ,

Baumann's Angle and Radial-Ulnar Overlap: A Radiographic Study to Control for the Angle of the X-Ray Beam
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics ,

Research Funding

Grant Title	Grantor	Amount	Award Date
Site Investigator – Accrual for Genetics of Spinal Deformity Conditions	Axial Biotech	$7,500.00	Aug. 1, 2009
Scoliosis: Retrospective Clinical Registry	Seattle Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics		May 1, 2009
Syringomyelia-associated scoliosis: Radiological characteristics and disease progression	Seattle Children’s Hospital Department of Pediatrics		April 2, 2009
Linkage Analysis and Gene Mapping of Familial Spinal Disorders, Scoliosis, Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, Spondylolsthesis, Lumbar Disc Disease, Osteoporosis	Axial Biotech Inc		Jan. 22, 2009
1) FDA phase 3 Trial, Safety and Efficacy of Titanium Surgical Mesh and Moss-Miami Pedicle Instrumentation for Spinal Fusion	FDA		2001 - 2008

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Seattle Children's

W-7706 - Orthopedics Administration
4800 Sand Point Way NE

Seattle, WA 98105

206-987-2109

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Seattle Children's Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center

CB-11
1500 - 116th Ave NE

Bellevue, WA 98004

425-454-4644

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