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Christopher H. Allan, M.D. Christopher H. Allan, M.D.
Associate Professor
Specialty: Hand & Wrist
College:University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, 1975-1978; Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 1984; Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 1984-1987
Medical School:Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL: M.D., 1992
Internship:Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, 1992-1993
Residency:Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, 1993-1997
Fellowship:Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 1997-1998
Articles, Videos and Publications:Scientific Publications (PubMed Listing)
Memberships:American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Board Certification:Board Certified
Common Surgeries Performed:
  • Fixing fractures of hand and wrist
  • Repairing nerves/blood vessels/tendons in hand injuries
  • Reconstructive wrist surgery after trauma for problems like arthritis or other painful conditions
Common Diagnoses Treated:
  • Hand and microsurgical trauma
  • Injuries, arthritis or other problems of the hand, wrist, and/or elbow
Philosophy of care/General Information:

Assistant Professor, Section of Hand and Microsurgery, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Washington Medical School: 1998-present.

Board-certified, ABOS, 2000; Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Hand Surgery, 2001.

Clinic locations and days of week:Harborview Medical Center; Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Appointment request information (web, phone, fax):Jennifer Davis: (206) 731-6449. For new patient, please download Orthopaedic New Information Form.
Research Interests:Dr. Allan's research interests include wound repair and regeneration, tissue engineering, and application of these fields to extremity injuries.
 Featured Video

Shoulder: Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
Featuring Dr. Christopher J. Wahl

UW Medical Center’s Dr. Wahl and Mike Jensen, a senior member of the 2005-6 UW Huskies Basketball team, discuss the decisions that led to Jensen’s arthroscopic shoulder stabilization surgery, the procedure itself and the physical therapy afterward.
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An interview with Theodore A. Wagner, MD 
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. Read More
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 Faculty News

Dr. Conrad and Dr. Matsen are listed as two of the eleven top Orthopaedic Surgeons by The Seattle Magazine


Dr. Cavanagh, professor of the orthopedics and sports medicine at the UW Medical Center, is featured in The New York Times news - "There Are No Points for Style in the Marathon".


May 17, 2008: 3rd Annual Hand & Upper Extremity Course presented by Dr. Thomas E. Trumble. Learn about the most recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the hand and upper extremity.
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