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Jens R. Chapman, M.D.
Professor; Director, Spine Service; Hansjöerg Wyss Endowed Chair
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Specialty:
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Trauma, Spine |
| College: | B.S., Universitaet Regensburg, Germany, September 1979 | | Medical School: | M.D., Technische Universitaet Muenchen, Munich, Germany, September 1983 | | Internship: | Surgery, Chirurgische Klinik, Klinikum r. d. Isar, Munich, Germany, 1983-1985; General Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, 1985-1986 | | Residency: | Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, 1986-1990 | | Fellowship: | Traumatology and Spine Surgery, Harborview Medical Center and University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 1990-1991 | | Articles, Videos and Publications: | Scientific Publications (PubMed Listing)
Articles, videos, and abstracts: Dr Chapman was featured in the Winter 2003 Breakthrough article, Artificial hips, knees,
and now vertebral discs ( ) Points of interest in the surgical management of cervical spine disorders are presented by Dr Chapman and a number of national faculty, as well as members of the University of Washington Spine Group in the UWTV video series, Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders.
A number of UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine faculty, including Dr Chapman, Dr Larson and Dr Kadel, were featured in the Summer 2001 Breakthrough (). | | Memberships: | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Association
Dept. of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine
Puget Sound Spine Interest Group
Texas Medical Association
Washington State Medical Association | | Board Certification: | Board Certified | | Philosophy of care/General Information: | Jens R. Chapman is Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. He is also employed as a spine service faculty member at Puget Sound Veterans Administration Medical Center in Seattle. He has written two books, The Spine Manual and Spinal Cord Injuries, and has been on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel for spinal devices since 1997. Chapman received his bachelor of science degree from the Universitaet Regensburg in Regensburg, Germany, and earned his medical degree from Technische Universitaet Muenchen in Munich, Germany. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas. | | Clinic locations and days of week: | University of Washington Bone & Joint Center; Harborview Medical Center | | Appointment request information (web, phone, fax): | University of Washington Bone and Joint Center - Phone: 206-598-BONE (2663) and Harborview Medical Center (206) 731-3462 |
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Featured Video
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Spine: Indications for Lumbar Fusions
Featuring Paul A. Anderson, M.D., Carlo Bellabarba, M.D., Jens R. Chapman, M.D., Julie York, M.D., Sohail K. Mirza, M.D., Major Robert Molinari, and Alexander G. West, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Bellabarba, Dr. Chapman, Dr. Mirza, and other experts discuss
indications, limitations and potential of fusion surgery in this UWTV
video. View the Video
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An interview with Theodore A. Wagner, MD
I’ve enjoyed clinical care in surgery from the time I started my residency up until the present. Throughout my career I have always found someone who can teach me a new trick if I can find residents and students who will benefit from hearing these ideas.
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Dr. Chapman has been invited by the Department of the Army to spend 2 weeks as an Orthopaedic Distinguished Visiting Surgeon at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany.
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