Congratulations to the doctors from OSS ! Recognized for the second year as “Top Doctors of Seattle” in their respective fields by Seattle Met Magazine, they were among 1,066 practitioners in 85 specialties who made this year’s list of top doctors and nurse practitioners in the Seattle metro area.
According to Seattle Met Magazine, “The panel’s criteria to select the finalists included a provider’s years of experience and competency within his or her specialty, rapport with patients, including patient satisfaction and compliance with care recommendations, and ability to work effectively with colleagues across specialties to deliver the best care for patients.”
Dr. J. Michael Watt was also recognized as a “Top Doctor of Seattle” by Seattle Magazine. According to Seattle Magazine, “… more than 1,300 doctors participated, with nearly 13,000 nominations, to create this list of 437 physicians judged to be at the top in their field.”
Physicians at Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) perform highly specialized procedures for orthopedic surgery and general orthopedic care for adults and children. Each one of our eight physicians strives to be a leader in orthopedic medicine. They have extensive training and experience in general orthopedics, trauma, fracture care, total joint replacement, sports medicine, non-surgical treatment and overuse conditions. Below is a list of all the OSS physicians and their specialties:
- Philip Downer, MD
Hip arthroscopy, pelvic osteotomies, anterior hip replacement - Jonathan Franklin, MD
Arthroscopic surgery, knee surgery, sports medicine - Charlie Peterson, MD
Sports medicine, total joint replacement of knees, hips, shoulders & elbows - Mark Reed, MD
Sports medicine and foot and ankle surgery - Scott Ruhlman, MD
Sports medicine, hand, shoulder and elbow surgery
- Joel Shapiro, MD
Sports medicine, shoulder and knee surgery - Wayne Weil,MD
Sports medicine, hand and microvascular surgery - J. Michael Watt, MD
Sports medicine, knee and shoulder arthroscopy and total joint replacement
If you believe you are suffering from an injury and need specialized orthopedic care, the orthopedic surgeons at OSS provide excellent treatment options for your injury. Treatment of injuries is performed in a relaxed setting, with an expert surgeon, as well as state-of-the art equipment. We are also the only orthopedic center in the state of Washington that offers Sonocur, a non-surgical treatment for tendonitis. Contact OSS at (206) 633-8100 to schedule an appointment.
