Overview
Aric A. Christal, MD, is a board-certified joint preservation and joint replacement surgeon. His areas of expertise include hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive surgery, computer-assisted surgery, partial joint replacement, arthroscopy, and revision of failed or painful prior joint replacements. He strives to provide the highest level of care to all patients equally in an effort to get them back on their feet and enjoying life.
Dr. Christal is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
7320 216th St SW, Suite 320, Edmonds, WA 98026
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Christal 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aric A. Christal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aric A. Christal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aric A. Christal by calling their office at 425-673-3900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aric A. Christal a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aric A. Christal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aric A. Christal specialize in?
While Dr. Aric A. Christal is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, and Knock Knees. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Aric A. Christal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aric A. Christal has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Aric A. Christal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aric A. Christal accept my insurance?
Dr. Aric A. Christal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-673-3900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Christal isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- BowlegsDr. Christal isAdvanced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Knock KneesDr. Christal isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Christal isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Christal isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- BursitisDr. Christal isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Christal isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Christal isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Christal isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.