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Christopher J. Wahl, MD

Accepting New Patients
601 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
2009.2 miles away
Speaks: English
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Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill

601 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

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About Christopher J. Wahl

Dr. Wahl is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy and trauma. He has extensive experience in the care of professional, elite, endurance and recreational athletes, having formerly served as head team physician for the San Diego Chargers (2013 - 2015) and as Associate Professor and team physician at the University of Washington (2004 - 2012). Dr. Wahl has researched, lectured and published widely, and is recognized nationally as an expert in the treatment of high-energy, complex knee and shoulder disorders. For additional information about Dr. Wahl and his clinical experience, please visit his website: http://www.opaortho.com/staff/christopher-j-wahl-md

Medical School

Yale University School of Medicine
1996

Residency

Yale University School of Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
2001

Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
2002

Professional Associations
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ), Sports Medicine, Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America, King County Medical Society
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Physician Associates - First Hill
601 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122

Seattle Surgery Center
900 Terry Avenue, Floor 3
Seattle, WA 98104

Affiliated Locations
Swedish Cherry Hill
Swedish First Hill
Swedish Issaquah

He enjoys his free time with his wife Suzanne and children exploring Seattle and enjoying an active lifestyle - sailing, cycling, mountain biking and skiing.

Clinical Interests

  • Abnormalities Of The Arms
  • Abnormalities Of The Legs
  • Achilles Tendon Surgery
  • Achilles Tendon Tear
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Acromioclavicular Joint Separation
  • Adhesive Capsulitis Of The Shoulder
  • Ankle Arthritis
  • Ankle Dislocation
  • Ankle Fracture
  • Ankle Impingement
  • Ankle Injury
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Injury
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair Revision
  • Anterior Tibialis Tendon Tear
  • Apophysitis
  • Arm Arthritis
  • Arm Fracture
  • Arm Injury
  • Arm Mass
  • Arm Pain
  • Arthralgia
  • Arthritis
  • Arthroplasty Shoulder
  • Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopy Of Knee
  • Arthroscopy Of Shoulder
  • Bicep Injury
  • Bicep Tear
  • Biceps Tendonitis
  • Bone Mass
  • Bursitis
  • Calf Muscle Injury
  • Cartilage Injury
  • Chondroma
  • Chondromalacia
  • Clavicle
  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Clicking Elbow
  • Clicking Shoulder
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Compound Fracture
  • Cortisone Injection
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Delayed Union
  • Discoid Meniscus
  • Distal Clavicular Osteolysis
  • Distal Radial Fracture
  • Elbow Dislocation
  • Elbow Fracture
  • Elbow Injection
  • Elbow Injury
  • Elbow Pain
  • Elbow Sprain
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Epicondylitis
  • Femur Fracture
  • Fibula Fracture
  • Fibulectomy
  • Foot Injury
  • Forearm Fracture
  • Fracture
  • Frozen Joint
  • Fusion Of Joint
  • Galeazzi Fracture
  • Gastrocnemius Injury
  • Gonarthrosis
  • Hamstring Injury
  • Hemarthrosis
  • Hip Arthroplasty
  • Hip Fracture
  • Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
  • Infectious Arthritis
  • Insufficiency Fracture
  • Joint Disorder
  • Joint Effusion
  • Joint Injection
  • Joint Replacement
  • Joint Sprain
  • Joint Swelling
  • Joint Warmth
  • Jumper's Knee
  • Knee Arthroplasty
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Injury
  • Knee Instability
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Pain Under Age 60
  • Knee Stabilization
  • Knee Surgery
  • Knock Knee Deformity
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament Repair
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament Tear
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Leg Fracture
  • Leg Injury
  • Leg Mass
  • Leg Pain
  • Ligament Injury
  • Ligament Tear
  • Limb Length Difference
  • Locking Knee
  • Malunion Fracture
  • Medial Collateral Ligament Injury
  • Medial Collateral Ligament Injury Of The Knee
  • Medial Collateral Ligament Repair
  • Medial Epicondylitis
  • Meniscus Injury
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Meniscus Tear Repair
  • Meniscus Transplant
  • Monteggia Fracture
  • Muscle Injury
  • Muscle Strain
  • Muscle Tears
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Non Surgical Arthritis Treatment
  • Non-Displaced Fracture Of Radius
  • Nonunion Fracture
  • Olecranon Bursitis
  • Osgood Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteochondral Defect
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Osteochondroma
  • Osteolysis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Patellofemoral Instability
  • Patellofemoral Syndrome
  • Pathological Fracture
  • Pectoral Muscle Injury
  • Periprosthetic Femur Fracture
  • Periprosthetic Humerus Fracture
  • Peroneal Tendonitis
  • Popliteal Cyst
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (Pcl) Repair
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (Pcl) Tear
  • Proximal Ulnar Fracture
  • Quadriceps Injury
  • Radial Fracture
  • Radial Head Fracture
  • Radial Head Subluxation
  • Reconstructive Knee Surgery
  • Resurfacing Of Hip
  • Rotator Cuff Impingement
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Running Injury
  • Sciatica
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Impingement
  • Shoulder Injury
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Shoulder Labral Tear Repair
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Strain
  • Sports Related Ankle Injury
  • Sports Related Injury
  • Sternal Clavicular Joint Dislocation
  • Stress Fracture Of The Radius
  • Stress Fractures
  • Tendon Injury
  • Tendonitis
  • Throwing Injury
  • Tibia Fracture
  • Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
  • Toe Fracture
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • Total Knee Revision
  • Total Shoulder Replacement Reversal Surgery
  • Total Shoulder Replacement Revision Surgery
  • Total Shoulder Replacement Surgery
  • Tricep Injury
  • Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
  • Ulnar Fracture