Overview
Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert in shoulder replacement surgery and the treatment of clavicle fractures. Dr. Basamania performed the first Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the US in 2003 and continues to perform over 500 shoulder surgeries each year. He helped develop an innovative, minimally invasive technique for repairing both new and poorly healed clavicle fractures which significantly decreases complications and greatly improves patient outcomes. Dr. Basamania has been featured in the National Geographic special entitled “The Incredible Human Body” and has been a guest on CBS’s “The Doctors”. Actively involved with clinical research, Dr. Basamania has contributed chapters to more than 17 orthopedic text books and has written over 30 peer reviewed articles. He is an editorial reviewer for The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and continues to lecture both nationally and internationally having lectured in over 25 countries. He is a senior design consultant for Depuy Synthes and holds multiple patents on various orthopedic devices and instruments. Dr. Basamania is a world renowned expert in shoulder surgery. After graduating from George Washington Medical School, Dr. Basamania began his career in the US Military. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, and a fellowship in reconstructive shoulder surgery with Dr. Charles A. Rockwood Jr. at the University of Texas in San Antonio. After training, Dr. Basamania was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC where he was named Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and worked with the Army’s Delta Force as their designated orthopedic surgeon. In addition to multiple military decorations, he has been the only physician in the military to receive both the Surgeon General’s Physician Recognition Award and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Physician Recognition Award.
Dr. Basamania is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis.
Dr. Basamania is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Basamania is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- EPO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
601 Broadway, Floor 7, Seattle, WA
20700 Bond Road Northeast, Building B, Poulsbo, WA 98370
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Basamania 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. Carl J. Basamania
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carl J. Basamania?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carl J. Basamania by calling their office at 206-386-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carl J. Basamania a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carl J. Basamania is classified as an Advanced 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. Carl J. Basamania specialize in?
While Dr. Carl J. Basamania is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Frozen Shoulder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Carl J. Basamania participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carl J. Basamania has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Carl J. Basamania's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carl J. Basamania accept my insurance?
Dr. Carl J. Basamania accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-386-2600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Basamania isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Basamania isAdvanced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Basamania isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Basamania isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Basamania isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Basamania isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Basamania isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Basamania isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- OsteonecrosisDr. Basamania isExperienced. Learn about Osteonecrosis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Basamania isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Basamania isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.