Steven J. Anderson
Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Experienced in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Overview

Dr. Anderson specializes in non-operative sports medicine. Dr. Anderson sees all age groups of active and athletic individuals but has a special interest in problems unique to the pediatric and adolescent age athlete. In evaluating patients, Dr. Anderson takes the time to identify the underlying causes of sports injuries and complex musculoskeletal conditions. After establishing an accurate diagnosis, he orchestrates conservative treatment programs that are comprehensive, multidisciplinary and intended to address both the causes and effects of injury. In addition to caring for active individuals of all ages, Dr. Anderson has provided medical care for the United States Diving Team, Pacific Northwest Ballet, NCAA and Pac 12 sports, numerous local high schools and club teams. He is also actively involved in teaching sports medicine and primary care orthopedics to medical students, residents, specialty fellows and practicing physicians both locally and nationally. Dr. Anderson was the editor of both editions (2000, 2010) of Care of the Young Athlete, a textbook on sports medicine published jointly by the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Anderson has served as Chair of the Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness for the American Academy of Pediatrics, a member of the Examination Committee for the American Board of Pediatrics, the Physician Director for the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainer Association and on the Medical Advisory Committee for the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. He is also a founder and director for Seattle Pediatric Sports Medicine. Dr. Anderson has been a Seattle Magazine and/or Seattle Metropolitan Magazine “Top Doctor” on multiple occasions. Outside of work, Dr. Anderson enjoys swimming, golf, travel, urban exploration, home remodeling projects and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Herniated Disk, Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome, and Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome.

Graduate Institution
University Of Washington School Of Medicine , 1981
Residency
University of Washington School of Medicine , 1984
Specialties
Pediatrics
Orthopedics
Licenses
Pediatrics in WA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Pediatrics
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Regence
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  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Orthopedic Physician Associates - Laurelhurst
3216 Northeast 45th Place, 0, Seattle, WA 98105
Other Locations
Swedish Cherry Hill
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Anderson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Plantar Fasciitis
Spondylolisthesis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Bursitis
Freiberg's Disease
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