Overview
Dr. Wahl is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy and trauma. He has extensive experience in the care of professional, elite, endurance and recreational athletes, having formerly served as head team physician for the San Diego Chargers (2013 - 2015) and as Associate Professor and team physician at the University of Washington (2004 - 2012). Dr. Wahl has researched, lectured and published widely, and is recognized nationally as an expert in the treatment of high-energy, complex knee and shoulder disorders. For additional information about Dr. Wahl and his clinical experience, please visit his website: http://www.opaortho.com/staff/christopher-j-wahl-md.
Dr. Wahl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Small Patella Syndrome, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Trochlear Dysplasia, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
900 Terry Avenue, Floor 3, Seattle, WA
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
500 17th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
601 Broadway, Floor 7, Seattle, WA 98122
751 Northeast Blakely Drive, Issaquah, WA 98029
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wahl 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.
The Association Of University Physicians
Paul Manner is an Orthopedics provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Manner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Manner is currently accepting new patients.
The Association Of University Physicians
Navin Fernando is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Fernando is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Fernando is currently accepting new patients.
Providence Swedish Orthopedics - Redmond
"I've dedicated my career to improving quality of life through reconstructive surgery by searching for solutions for bone and joint problems through research. I've also pioneered minimally-invasive surgical techniques. I'm the most experienced surgeon in the Northwest in Joint Resurfacing Procedures. I performed the first robotically assisted hip replacement and have the most experience with outpatient joint implant surgery in our area. I offer metal free alternatives to hip joint implant surgery. We offer joint implants capable of adventure sports. Dr. Pritchett has also been selected as a, ""Top Doctor"" by Seattle Met Magazine.". Dr. Pritchett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Hip Resurfacing, and Hip Replacement.
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
- Advanced
- BowlegsDr. Wahl isAdvanced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Wahl isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Sandhaus Ben-Ami SyndromeDr. Wahl isAdvanced. Learn about Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome.
- Small Patella SyndromeDr. Wahl isAdvanced. Learn about Small Patella Syndrome.
- Trochlear DysplasiaDr. Wahl isAdvanced. Learn about Trochlear Dysplasia.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Wahl isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Acute PainDr. Wahl isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Baker CystDr. Wahl isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Wahl isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Wahl isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- EndoscopyDr. Wahl isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.