Our orthopedic trauma surgery team treats the most complex trauma from across the region – making us the best prepared for fractures and dislocations.
Orthopedic Surgery
As national leaders in orthopedic surgery, we offer multiple diagnostic and treatment options to get you back to your life.
Orthopedic Surgery
As national leaders in orthopedic surgery, we offer multiple diagnostic and treatment options to get you back to your life.
Our orthopedic surgeons get you back in motion
Orthopedic injuries or illnesses can put you on life’s sidelines. If you have joint or muscle pain, you might avoid everyday tasks or exercise. For many, surgery can dramatically improve movement, relieve symptoms and prevent future complications from injury or disease.
At UW Medicine, you get a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique concerns. Our team of board-certified surgeons specializes in caring for the musculoskeletal system — including the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. With multiple convenient locations throughout the Puget Sound region, we are here to help throughout your treatment and beyond.
Orthopedic surgeons who specialize in caring for your condition
Through advanced training and board certification, our orthopedic surgeons are subspecialized in specific conditions and parts of the body. We use the latest treatments and technology backed by research. Whether you have a simple or complex issue, we can help.
Fracture surgery
Sports medicine surgery
As team physicians for the UW Huskies, we’ll get you back in motion.
Orthopedic tumor surgery
We care for patients with bone and soft tissue tumors at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. This includes comprehensive evaluation and surgical solutions for patients with sarcomas (malignant tumors in bone and soft tissue) and benign bone and soft tissue tumors.
Foot and ankle surgery
Our foot and ankle surgeons are national leaders in the latest techniques to get you back to an active life.
Hand and wrist surgery
Our hand surgeons work with skilled hand therapists and other experts.
Hip and knee surgery
From arthroscopy to joint replacement, surgically correcting a hip or knee problem can help relieve your pain.
Shoulder and elbow surgery
Whether your shoulder pain is caused by an athletic injury or arthritis, our team is ready to help.
Spine surgery
Our spine surgeons treat a wide range of simple and complex back and neck problems.
Nicholas Hernandez, MD
Dr. Hernandez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in reconstruction of the hip and knee, including total joint replacement.
Corey Schiffman, MD
Dr. Schiffman is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery.
Christopher Kweon, MD
Dr. Kweon specializes in treating disorders of the knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle in patients with athletic injuries.
- Arthroscopy
- Cartilage restoration and joint realignment (osteotomy)
- Fracture and dislocation repair
- Joint, tendon and ligament repair
- Joint replacement, including partial and total joint replacement
- Microsurgery
- Orthopedic tumor surgery
- Spine surgery
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