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Stephen K. Benirschke, M.D. Professor
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| Specialty: |
Foot & Ankle |
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| College: |
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Biology, University of California, San Diego, California, 1975 |
| Medical School: |
Doctor of Medicine Degree, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, 1979 |
| Internship: |
One year Surgical Internship, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, July 1, 1979-June 30, 1980 |
| Residency: |
Five year Residency in Orthopedics, Case Western Reserve University, July 1, 1980-June 30, 1984 |
Board Certification:
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Board Certified |
Dr. Stephen Benirschke is a graduate of the Case Western Reserve University. Following his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Case Western he a completed fellowship in at Rätisches Kantons-und Regional Hospital in Switzerland.
He started as an Acting Instructor at the University of Washington in 1985 and has been a Professor at the University of Washington since 2000. Presently he is a member of the Resident Selection Committee and the Musculoskeletal Core Course. With a predominant interest in foot and ankle injuries, Dr. Benirschke has published over 45 peer-reviewed articles, 3 book chapters and has presented at numerous medical meetings. He was also the primary investigator on an AO ASIF Research Grant.
He has been honored for his teaching efforts at the University of Washington with the Resident Teaching Award in 1997.
Please contact your doctor for specific questions concerning your condition. If you would like to contact the University of Washington Orthopedics & Sports Medicine faculty, they see patients at several clinics in the Seattle area.
For more information, or to make an appointment, call one of the numbers or visit one of the web sites below. Patients need to address all clinical issues to one of the clinics listed below:
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Dept. of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
BB1065B HSB, Box 356500
Seattle, WA 98195-6500
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Ken Karbowski
Departmental Administrator, Dept. of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Phone: (206) 598-9975
Fax: (206) 598-9979
kkarb@u.washington.edu |
Please do NOT send messages to email addresses below with questions for your doctor or your clinic. Patients need to address all clinical issues to one of the clinics listed on Appointments tab.
| Advanced Clinical Experiences(ACE) |
Hand Fellowship
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Residency |
Sarah Jordan
Harborview Medical Center
Box 359798,
Dept. of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
325 Ninth Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.744.3267
FAX: 206.744.3227
Email: sjordan@uw.edu
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Trixie Rombouts
Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, UWMC
Box 354740, 4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-598-0395
Email: uwhand@u.washington.edu |
Angela Weiss
University of Washington - Office of Orthopaedic Education
Harborview Medical Center
Box 359798, Dept. of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.744.4930
FAX: 206.744.3227
Email: amweiss@uw.edu
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The Computing Support Group (CSG) serves as the first point of contact for assistance with any web related issues within the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
Contacting the CSG
Email: orthohlp@u.washington.edu
General Helpdesk Phone: 1-206-221-5380 |
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| Honors: |
June 1987
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Orthopedic Resident Teaching Award
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University of Washington
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| Memberships: |
1993 to present: The Seattle Surgical Society |
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1993 to present: American College of Sports Medicine |
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1989 to present: Puget Sound Chapter Western Orthopedic Association
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1989 to present: Western Orthopedic Association (regional) |
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1988 to present: Washington State Orthopedic Association |
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1988 to present: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Fellow |
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1987 to present: AO Alumni Organization |
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1985 to present: Orthopedic Trauma Association |
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1985 to present: University of Washington Bone & Joint Association |
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1985 to present: Washington State Medical Association
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| Articles and abstracts: |
Barei DP, Nork SE, Mills WJ, Henley MB, Benirschke SK. Complications associated with internal fixation of high-energy bicondylar tibial plateau fractures utilizing a two-incision technique. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Nov;18(10):649-57.
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Cooper J, Benirschke S, Sangeorzan B, Bernards C, Edwards W. Sciatic nerve blockade improves early postoperative analgesia after open repair of calcaneus fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Apr;18(4):197-201.
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Benirschke SK, Kramer PA. Wound healing complications in closed and open calcaneal fractures. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Jan;18(1):1-6. Review.
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Vallier HA, Nork SE, Benirschke SK, Sangeorzan BJ. Surgical treatment of talar body fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2003 Sep;85-A(9):1716-24.
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Harvey EJ, Henley MB, Swiontkowski MF, Agel J, Benirschke SK: The use of a locking custom contoured blade plate for peri-articular nonunions. Injury, 34(2):111-6, Feb. 2003.
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Scientific Publications (PubMed Listing)
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- Outcomes following operative treatment of articular fractures
- Gait analysis
- DVT investigation
| Common Surgeries Performed: |
Fractures and post-traumatic reconstruction, Foot & Ankle trauma and reconstruction |
| Common Diagnosis Treated: |
Articular Fractures, Foot & Ankle Problems |
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