Christopher J. Wahl

Biography

Dr. Wahl is an orthopaedic surgeon fellowship trained in sports medicine, arthroscopy and trauma. He has extensive experience in the care of professional, elite, endurance and recreational athletes, having formerly served as head team physician for the San Diego Chargers (2013 - 2015) and as Associate Professor and team physician at the University of Washington (2004 - 2012). Dr. Wahl has researched, lectured and published widely, and is recognized nationally as an expert in the treatment of high-energy, complex knee and shoulder disorders. He completed his education from Yale University School of Medicine in the year 1996, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery from Yale University School of Medicine in 2001 and Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery from Hospital for Special Surgery in 2002. He is a member of Professional Associations like Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certificate of Additional Qualification (CAQ), Sports Medicine, Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America, King County Medical Society.

Research Interest

His research areas of interests are abnormal vertebrae, abnormalities of the arms, abnormalities of the hips, abnormalities of the legs, achilles tendon repair, achilles tendonitis, acl injuries, acl repair, acromioclavicular joint separation, ankle arthritis, ankle impingement and ankle dislocation.