
Overview
Dhanur Damodar, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty experience in sports medicine. Dr. Damodar ensures that his patients receive the best, most effective treatment, even if that means nonsurgical care. He is a clinician and physician first, and his philosophy is to try non-operative treatments in any situation where they can be effective. If a patient requires surgery, he strives to set appropriate expectations and focus on pre- and postoperative education. Having taken care of patients at the high school, collegiate and professional levels, Dr. Damodar understands how to manage the needs of high level athletes as well as the weekend warrior/busy parent looking to stay active. In addition, having experienced orthopedic injuries himself as well as with family members, he understands the challenges faced by caretakers and loved ones.Dr. Damodar is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He serves on a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Related Surgery Journal, and he has provided sports medicine team coverage for the Portland Trailblazers, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, among others.Expertise in the following conditions and procedures:Shoulder, knee and hip arthroscopyACL reconstructionRotator cuff repairShoulder replacementShoulder and hip labral repairCartilage surgeryJoint preservationLigament/tendon injuriesPatellar/quad tendon repairClavicle and Patella Fractures.
Dr. Damodar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Decerebrate Posture, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Raymond Robinson is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
James W. Pritchett, MD, is a board-certified, award-winning orthopedic physician and surgeon specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder resurfacing, joint replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. He has a special interest in implantology, the study and development of joint prostheses.Dr. Pritchett’s surgical practice has taught him that technical skill is the mastery of the complex. It takes years and a lot of listening and experience to understand the nuances of joint resurfacing and replacement surgery. He looks carefully at his outcomes and publishes his results in peer-reviewed journals. He understands that survivorship of a patient and implant is not synonym for synonymous with true wellness. Resumption of a completely autonomous lifestyle and a return to all activities is the goal.He is the chief of orthopedic surgery at Swedish Orthopedic Institute, the tenth largest orthopedic hospital in the country. Several of Dr. Pritchett’s design concepts have been incorporated into currently available joint implants, and he has been invited to speak about implantology at more than 85 scientific meetings. He is a highly regarded authority in orthopedics, having published more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts. He was also named one of Puget Sound’s best doctors and earned an award for outstanding patient care from Swedish Hospital. Dr. Pritchett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome X Linked, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.
Proliance Surgeons
Matthew Jenkins, MD, is fellowship trained in shoulder and elbow surgery. He treats conditions of the shoulder and elbow with the most advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive and arthroscopic procedures, as well as shoulder replacements, rotator cuff repair and reconstruction, and fracture repair.He believes in taking time to educate his patients on their diagnosis and the cause of their shoulder and elbow problems to help them make informed decisions about their treatment. By keeping current with the newest techniques and advances, he offers leading edge treatments to get patients back in action as soon as possible.Dr. Jenkins enjoys a wide variety of outdoor sports and activities including rock climbing, alpine skiing, kayaking, fishing, mountaineering and backpacking. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Gorham's Disease, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- Decerebrate PostureDr. Damodar isAdvanced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Damodar isAdvanced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Damodar isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Damodar isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Damodar isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- ArthritisDr. Damodar isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Baker CystDr. Damodar isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BowlegsDr. Damodar isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- BursitisDr. Damodar isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Damodar isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.

