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Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

As team physicians for the UW Huskies, our expertise is in treating athletic injuries.

We are committed to providing care to injuries sustained at all levels of physical activity…whether a weekend basketball-warrior, recreational skier, experienced mountaineer, or professional athlete.  At the UW Sports Medicine Clinic we offer innovative, advanced and minimally-invasive treatment options to get active individuals “back in the game”.

U.S. News & World Report ranked our UW orthopaedic surgeons as No. 1 in the West and No. 13 in the nation.  Through research, education, and patient care we proudly maintain a standard of excellence upheld by the University of Washington.

 
Clinical Services
  • Evaluation, prevention and treatment of sports or exercise-related injuries
  • Surgical and specialty care of the shoulder, elbow, hip, back, knee, ankle and foot
  • Arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgery
  • Exercise training programs and physical therapy/rehabilitation for returning to activity
  • Brace-fitting, custom orthotics, splinting, casting and bike-fitting

Sports Medicine Health Care Providers

At the UW Sports Medicine Clinic, we have a team of board-certified orthopaedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, and nurses who provide comprehensive care by focusing on the patient’s current and future athletic goals.

Dr. O'Kane, Associate Professor of UW Orthopedics and sports medicine, has been listed as "Top Doctors" in the category of "Sports Medicine". News source:  Seattle Magazine, September 2007.

Location

Bank of America Arena (Hec Edmundson Pavilion)
3950 Montlake Boulevard NE
Room 148
Seattle, WA 98195

The UW Sports Medicine Clinic is located just north of Husky Stadium, east of the University of Washington campus.

Driving Directions and Parking Instructions

Making an appointment

Our staff is ready to assist you in setting up consultation, surgery, or rehabilitation. Feel free to call us with your questions and we'll help you choose a provider who can best meet your needs.

Please call (206) 543-1552 for more information or to make an appointment.

Insurance coverage
University of Washington Physicians services are covered by most insurance plans. If you are covered by a managed care plan you may need to get a referral from your primary care physician in order for your visit to be covered.

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Sports: Common Running Injuries
Featuring John O'Kane, M.D. and Lori Sabado, physical therapist, UW Sports Medicine Clinic

Dr. O'Kane and Lori Sabado, physical therapist at the UW Sports Medicine Clinic, discuss running injuries and conservative management in this UWTV video. View the Video

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 Sports Faculty
 Faculty Feature
An interview with Suzanne L. Slaney, PA-C, ATC, MMS 
Suzanne Slaney joined the Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine as a certified physician assistant (PA) in November 2005. She complements and extends Dr. Wahl’s sports medicine practice at the UW Sports Medicine Clinic. Read More
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 Sports News

The Clinical Program of UW Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is one of the top two programs ranked Orthopedics Department in the Western half of the nation according to US News and World Report.


Dr. Brian Krabak, featured on The Daily, will be working as a sports medicine physician for the Vancouver Olympic Games 2010


UW Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. James Krieg featured on The Crosscut.com and The Seattle Times after returning from Haiti's earthquake.


UW Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Sigvard Hansen featured on The Komo News.


UW Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Doug Smith, will be featured in KOMO-TV's 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts
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