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Walter Krengel III, MD Walter Krengel III, MD
Spine Chief at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center Associate Professor at University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Specialty: Children, Spine
College:Stanford University, Stanford, California, 1981
Medical School:Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, 1985
Internship:Department of Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, 1985-1986
Residency:Department of Orthopedics, University of Washington Medical Center, 1986-1990
Fellowship:Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, University of Washington Medical Center, 1990-1991
Honors:With Distinction, Department of Biology, Stanford University 1981
Delta Kappa Epsilon Scholarship, 1978-1980
American College of Surgeons, Trauma Paper Competition, 1990
Vice President, Washington State Orthopedic Association 2004-2007
President, Washington State Orthopedic Association 2008-2010
Memberships:National:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
North American Spine Society
Scoliosis Research Society
Local:
King County Medical Society
Washington State Orthopedic Association
Washington State Medical Association

Board Certification:Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners- 1996
Common Surgeries Performed:Reconstructive Surgery for Spinal Deformity, Spinal Decompression and Fusion, Scoliosis Surgery, Spondylolisthesis Surgery
Common Diagnoses Treated:Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar and Cervical Disc Disease, Spinal Column Tumors, Spine Fractures, Back Pain
Philosophy of care/General Information:I want you to understand your medical problem, and the treatment options and risks associated with it, so that we can develop the most appropriate course of treatment for your condition.
Clinic locations and days of week:UW Bone and Joint Clinic    Mondays    8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Childrens Eastside Clinic    Thursdays    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Childrens Main Campus    Mondays    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Appointment request information (web, phone, fax):UW: 206-598-4288
Children's: 206-987-2109
Surgeries Performed At:Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center University of Washington Medical Center
Research Interests:Spinal Deformity Surgical and Nonsurgical Outcomes, Spondylolisthesis Treatment and Outcomes
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Hand: Hand and Microsurgery Team
Featuring Douglas P. Hanel, M.D., Thomas Trumble, M.D., Nicholas B. Vedder, M.D.

This Inside Access TV program features UW Medicine's Orthopedic and Sports Medicine surgeons. We take a behind-the-scenes look at Drs. Doug Hanel, Thomas Trumble and Nicholas Vedder as they work with patients suffering from stiff elbow, radius malunion, carpal tunnel syndrome and thumb arthritis. View the Video

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An interview with Wally Krengel, MD 
An interview with Wally Krengel, MD Dr. Krengel is a Seattle native who went to College and Medical School at Stanford University. Since 1996 he practiced mainly at Overlake Hospital with Proliance Surgeons, and has extensive experience in the surgical and non-surgical management of Spinal Disorders in Children and Adults. He joined the University of Washington Faculty full time in February of 2008, as Associate Professor in Orthopedics, and Director of Spine Services at Children’s Hospital. Read More
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Michael Lee, M.D. has been elected to represent the Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in the newly reconfigured Faculty Senate.


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.

April 22, 2010 UWMC DAISY nomination  

The DAISY Foundation encourages families of critical care patients to nominate an outstanding nurse for The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses during May, National Nursing Month, or any other time of the year
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