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Christopher H. Allan, M.D. Christopher H. Allan, M.D.
Associate Professor
Specialty: Hand & Wrist
College:University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 1975-1978; Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 1984; Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 1984-1987
Medical School:Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL: M.D., 1992
Internship:Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1992-1993
Residency:Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, 1993-1997
Fellowship:Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1997-1998
Articles, Videos and Publications:Scientific Publications (PubMed Listing)
Memberships:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Board Certification:Board Certified
Common Surgeries Performed:
  • Fixing fractures of hand and wrist
  • Repairing nerves/blood vessels/tendons in hand injuries
  • Reconstructive wrist surgery after trauma for problems like arthritis or other painful conditions
Common Diagnoses Treated:
  • Hand and microsurgical trauma
  • Injuries, arthritis or other problems of the hand, wrist, and/or elbow
Philosophy of care/General Information:

Assistant Professor, Section of Hand and Microsurgery, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Washington Medical School: 1998-present.

Board-certified, ABOS, 2000; Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Hand Surgery, 2001.

Clinic locations and days of week:Harborview Medical Center; Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Appointment request information (web, phone, fax):Jennifer Davis: (206) 731-6449. For new patient, please download Orthopaedic New Information Form.
Research Interests:Dr. Allan's research interests include wound repair and regeneration, tissue engineering, and application of these fields to extremity injuries.
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May 17, 2008: 3rd Annual Hand & Upper Extremity Course presented by Dr. Thomas E. Trumble. Learn about the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the hand and upper extremity.


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