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Thomas D. Chi, MD

“I believe that candor and compassion are both necessary for excellent patient outcomes.”

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Dr. Chi is a Board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons specializing in fracture care, foot and ankle surgery, and knee arthroscopy and replacement.

Specialties and Areas of Focus

  • Foot
  • Ankle
  • Knee
  • Fracture Care
  • Arthroscopy
  • Joint Replacement

Background

Dr. Chi received his Bachelors degree from Stanford and his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He did fellowships at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama and at Harborview Medical Center.

Dr. Chi was born in Connecticut and spent the majority of his childhood in California. He’s lived in L.A., the Bay area, Boston, England and Kenya, but says he likes Seattle the best. He and his wife have three kids who keep them busy with their sports and music, and academics. In Dr. Chi’s words, “Sometimes I need to go to work so I can rest!”

In his off time, Dr. Chi is a “former runner, sometime cyclist, hopeful water skier, avid snow skier, and aging third-degree black belt.”

Awards

Orthopaedic Surgery
2012, 2014, 2020-2023

Seattle Met Top Doctors
2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020

Best Orthopaedics in Bellevue

Vitals™ Compassionate Doctor
2014

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2011-2024

Education & Credentials

 

Medical School

Harvard Medical School
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Residency

University of Washington
Seattle, Washington

Fellowship

American Sports Medical Institute
Birmingham, Alabama

Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington

Board Certification

Orthopaedic Surgery

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