Overview
Dr. Sailer is a Board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. His specialty area is sports medicine, with a focus on shoulder and knee surgery—both arthroscopic and joint replacement. Dr. Sailer’s patients range from “weekend warriors” to high-level athletes. Dr. Sailer is a native Seattleite, attending Whitman College for his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Biology and graduating with Honors from the University of Washington Medical School. He completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at the Steadman-Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado after a year on the Orthopaedic faculty at the University of Washington, before joining Proliance in 1994. He and his wife have three children. They enjoy snow skiing, water sports, biking, and are involved in their kids’ sports teams and activities. Dr. Sailer is the team physician for the Skyline High School Spartan football team, providing care since 1997. Dr. Sailer’s philosophy of care is simple. Take good care of people and treat them like you would a family member. He listens to the patient, puts them at ease and thoroughly explains their condition so they can make an informed decision about their care.
Dr. Sailer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Sailer 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Sailer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Sailer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Sailer by calling their office at 425-455-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Sailer a top-rated expert for Frozen Shoulder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Sailer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Frozen Shoulder, 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. Michael J. Sailer specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Sailer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, and Osteonecrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael J. Sailer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Sailer has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Frozen Shoulder. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Sailer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Sailer accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Sailer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 425-455-3600 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.
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- Distinguished
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Sailer isDistinguished. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Sailer isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- OsteonecrosisDr. Sailer isDistinguished. Learn about Osteonecrosis.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Sailer isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Sailer isAdvanced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- TendinitisDr. Sailer isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Sailer isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Sailer isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Ganglion CystDr. Sailer isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- Gorham's DiseaseDr. Sailer isExperienced. Learn about Gorham's Disease.
- Hajdu-Cheney SyndromeDr. Sailer isExperienced. Learn about Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
- Hereditary Neuralgic AmyotrophyDr. Sailer isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Sailer isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.