Our doctors provide comprehensive care, consultation and surgery for some of the most complex orthopaedic injuries throughout the region.
For Sports Medicine Appointments: (206) 543-1552
For Patients
Our fellowship-trained surgeon faculty provide expert and personalized surgical approaches to the bone and joint problems that threaten the comfort and function of thousands of individuals each year.
Blogs
Blogs / Social Media
Blogs for the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Washington. All content is direct from the doctors.
Sports Medicine
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.
Dr. Carol Teitz was named "Top Doc's" for 2012 by Seattle Magazine.
Location
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
Current hours
Phone hours 7:30-5 M-Th Friday 7:30-4:30
Clinic hours: M-Th 8-5 Friday 8-4:30
Physical Therapy hours M-F 7-6
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.
