Tyler J. Nathe, MD

Credentials
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship
University of California, Davis
Residency
University of California, Davis
Fellowship
University of California, Davis
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Tyler J. Nathe, MD
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Dr. Tyler Nathe is an Orthopaedic Surgeon treating both sports medicine and general orthopaedic patients. His practice has a special focus on arthroscopic surgery and sports injuries as well cartilage transplant procedures and the treatment of complex fractures. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action.
Dr. Nathe received his BS in Chemistry and Medical Degree from the University of Washington. Dr. Nathe completed his residency at UC Davis, one of the top orthopaedic training programs in the country. He then completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy at UC Davis. He is a recently published author on the topic of Sports Medicine with articles appearing in The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. He was recently honored with an award for his research on injuries in collegiate baseball players. Dr. Nathe has lectured on topics that include complex ligament reconstruction of the knee and shoulder problems in overhead athletes.
Dr. Nathe was a collegiate student-athlete competing in soccer that involved one season with Bellevue College and a spring season with the University of Washington. That summer he sustained a knee injury wakeboarding and focused his efforts on cycling. He competed in road, mountain, and cyclocross racing and competed in the collegiate road cycling national championships with the University of Washington cycling team. He is still a sports enthusiast and enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, cycling, rock climbing, and crossfit workouts. Dr. Nathe serves as a team physician for the Bellevue High School Football team, Mt. Si High School Football team, and the US Ski and Snowboard Association. He finds great satisfaction in helping athletes of all types return to action.
Dr. Nathe is a proud born and raised Washingtonian, growing up in Yakima. He met his wife Sharon at UW School of Medicine and together they have three children. Tyler and his family are thrilled to be back in Washington State near family and friends.
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Publications
New NCAA Bat Standard Is Associated with Increased Incidence of Hamate Fractures. Graduation Research Symposium June 2012.
(Voted Most Outstanding Fellow Research Project for UC Davis 2012.)
Giza, E., Nathe, R., Nathe, T., et al. Strength of Bone Tunnel Versus Suture Anchor and Push-Lock Construct in Broström Repair. Am J Sports Medicine. 2012 Jun; 40(6):1419-23.
The Shoulder in the Overhead Athlete. Presentation at ATC Course. Tracy, CA. May 2012
The PCL and Posterolateral Corner. Grand Rounds at UC Davis. Feb 2012
Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fractures. Grand Rounds at UC Davis. Oct 2010.
Nathe, T., et al., The Anatomy of the Supraclavicular Nerve During Surgical Approach to the Clavicular Shaft. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2011 Mar;469(3):890-4.
Nathe, T.J., et al., Interleukin-1beta inhibits expression of p21(WAF1/CIP1) and p27(KIP1) and enhances proliferation in response to platelet-derived growth factor-BB in smooth muscle cells. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, 2002. 22(8): p. 1293-8.
Specialities & Areas of Focus
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Knee
ACL surgery
MAKO Kinematic Knee Replacement
Shoulder
Credentials
Medical School
University of Washington School of Medicine
Internship
University of California, Davis
Residency
University of California, Davis
Fellowship
University of California, Davis
Board Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Awards

Seattle Met Top Doctor 2017

Seattle Met Top Doctor 2018

Seattle Met Top Doctor 2019

Seattle Met Top Doctor 2020

Seattle Met Top Doctor 2021

Seattle Met Top Doctor 2022

News & Events

Compound Ankle Fracture & Dislocation • IRG Health Talk on KOMO Radio with Dr. Nathe
Dr. Tyler Nathe joined Shannon O'Kelley from IRG Physical Therapy on KOMO Health Talk to discuss the compound ankle fracture and dislocation. Together, the two discuss the traumatic injury to Dak Prescott, treatment pathways, and rehabilitation. LISTEN TO THE FULL...

We Have Top Doctors
Each year Seattle Met Magazine conducts a peer-review survey to determine that year’s Top Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants. This year, the 15th annual review, Proliance Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine is honored to have – once again – one of...