The physicians in The Polyclinic’s orthopedic department see patients for a variety of reasons, such as complex bone fractures, chronic shoulder pain, total joint replacement, and spine surgery.
The Polyclinic’s orthopedic surgeons are some of the most skilled and respected in the nation. All are board-certified, and many have been elected by their peers to the "Top Doctors" list in Seattle Magazine, as well as the prestigious national "Best Doctors" list.
Widely known for providing the best orthopedic medical and surgical care available, our orthopedic surgeons perform over 1,000 surgeries annually and routinely receive referrals from all over the United States. They attentively listen to the questions and concerns of each patient –and understand that when you are in pain, or if you’re having trouble performing your regular activities, you don’t want to wait for treatment and relief.
In addition, our orthopedic surgeons perform outpatient surgeries, usually with small incisions, when medically feasible. It’s our goal to give patients quality, comprehensive treatment, while helping them return to their normal life and activities as quickly and safely as possible.
Benefits:
- High Volume –Polyclinic surgeons are affiliated with and operate at Swedish hospital, which boasts one of the nation’s top ten highest annual volumes for total joint arthroplasty. A correlation exists between hospitals with larger volumes of joint arthroplasty and higher success/decreased complication rates.
- Expedited Intake – our orthopedic physician assistant expedites the diagnostic imaging process and triages patients, providing quicker access to surgeons when necessary.
- Outpatient Surgery – whenever medically feasible, our surgeons perform outpatient surgeries, letting patients recover in the comfort of their own home.
Would you like to see one of our orthopedic surgeons?
To make your appointment most productive, here are a few things the Patient Service Representative will ask about when you call:
- Do you have a primary care physician, here at The Polyclinic or elsewhere?
- If so, did they refer you to orthopedic surgery?
- What kind of insurance do you have?
- Have you already received a diagnosis about your condition, and do you have those medical records? If so, what was your diagnosis?
- Have you had x-rays, MRIs or other imaging done related to this condition, and can you bring them with you or have them sent to us prior to your appointment?
- Have you received any previous treatment, surgeries or other interventions related to this issue?
- What can you tell me about your symptoms, how long you’ve been experiencing them, and if you’re taking any medications or undergoing treatment currently? (A full patient history will be taken at your first visit, but this information will help us connect you with the best physician for your needs.)
Once you’ve collected this information, please call the specialist’s office to speak to a Patient Service Representative.
