Orthopedic Surgery Information
Proliance Surgeons Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle is an orthopedic practice, also known as Seattle Orthopedic Center, on North 45th Street in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, with a second office in Ballard. It is part of Proliance Surgeons. Philip R. Downer, MD is the hip surgeon featured here.
Orthopedic Surgery in Wallingford & Ballard
According to the practice, its services include outpatient surgery at an ambulatory surgery center, MRI, ultrasound-guided injections and hand therapy. Dr. Downer focuses on hip conditions, including hip dysplasia and impingement, labral preservation, hip arthroscopy and anterior approach hip replacement.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Hip Replacement (including anterior approach): Listed among the services on the practice website.
- Hip Preservation and Hip Arthroscopy: Listed among the services on the practice website.
- Outpatient Surgery Center: Listed among the services on the practice website.
- MRI: Listed among the services on the practice website.
- Ultrasound-Guided Injections: Listed among the services on the practice website.
- Hand Therapy: Listed among the services on the practice website.
Conditions Treated
Hip arthritis, hip dysplasia, hip impingement and labral tears.
Medical Team & Wallingford Location
- Lead Physician: Philip R. Downer, MD (Board-certified orthopedic surgeon)
- Other surgeons: Grant Garcia, MD; Charlie Peterson, MD; Scott Ruhlman, MD; Andre Shaffer, MD; Joel Shapiro, MD; Wayne Weil, MD; Anthony Yi, MD; Thomas Fraychineaud, MD
- Wallingford Office: 2409 N. 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
- Ballard office: 5350 Tallman Ave NW Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98107, (206) 784-8833
- Fax: (206) 633-6107
- Phone: (206) 633-8100
- Website: seattleorthopediccenter.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is this practice part of a larger group?
Yes. Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle is part of Proliance Surgeons.
Does the practice offer imaging?
Yes. MRI is listed among its services.
Where is the office?
At 2409 N. 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103. Call (206) 633-8100.
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