Thomas D. Chi, MD
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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, 2021, 2022, 2023
Seattle Met Top Doctors
2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020
Best Orthopaedics in Bellevue
Vitals™ Compassionate Doctor
2014
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2022
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
Patient Resources
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