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Suzanne L. Slaney, PA-C, ATC, MMS
Teaching Associate
Specialty: Sports, Shoulder & Elbow
College:University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
B.A. Kinesiology, 2000

St. Francis University, Loretto, PA
Masters of Medical Science (MMS), 2005

Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO
Physician Assistant Certificate, 2005
Articles, Videos and Publications:Articles:
Video:
Memberships:American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
National Athletic Training Association (NATA)
Board Certification:NCCPA Certified, NATABOC Certified
Common Surgeries Performed:Assist Dr. Chris Wahl in performing:
  • Arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle
  • Arthroscopic rotator cuff reconstruction
  • Arthroscopic shoulder stabilization
  • Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction
  • Multi-ligament (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) knee reconstruction
  • Cartilage restoration, osteoarticular allograft/autograft transplants (OATs)
  • Osteotomies
Common Diagnoses Treated:Assist Dr. Chris Wahl in treating:
  • Shoulder instability/dislocation
  • Rotator cuff tears
  • Knee ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) and revision surgery
  • Knee dislocation
  • Meniscus tears
  • Elbow ligament injuries
  • Osteochondral defects and arthritis in the athlete
Philosophy of care/General Information:As a PA, I value the team approach to medicine. The collaboration between PAs, physicians, residents, nurses and other medical staff can dramatically improve the quality, consistency, dependability, and accuracy of care. I strive to be sincerely acquainted with the individual, not just their injury.
Clinic locations and days of week:Sports Medicine Clinic - Wednesday, Friday
Eastside Specialty Clinic - Tuesday
Appointment request information (web, phone, fax):UW Sports Medicine Clinic:
Phone: (206) 543-1552
Fax: (206) 543-6573

UW Eastside Specialty Center:
Phone: (425) 646-7777
Fax: (206) 520-2249
Surgeries Performed At:Pavilion Surgery Center at University of Washington Medical Center
Research Interests:
  • Shoulder instability and minimally-invasive techniques about the shoulder
  • Rotator cuff/soft tissue fixation
  • Cartilage regeneration/reconstruction
  • Multi-ligament knee reconstruction
 Featured Video

Shoulder: Shoulder Arthroscopy & Rotator Repair
Featuring Dr. Christopher Wahl

Dr. Christopher Wahl, discusses treatments for damage to the shoulder rotator cuff and ligaments. View the Video

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 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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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.

September 18, 2009 Dr. Matsen featured on JBJS Video  

UW Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Frederick Matsen featured on JBJS and VJO steaming video.


Dr. Beingessner received the Howard Rosen Memorial Teaching Award at the Cincinnati AO Principles Course


Retired orthopaedic surgeon Frank Alvine, UWSOM 1964 and Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 1972, has been named as an inductee to the South Dakota Hall of Fame by its Board of Directors.

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