Orthopaedics
Christopher Wahl, MD
Issaquah, WA
Christopher J. Wahl, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and trauma, with a focus on treating athletes of all levels—from professional to recreational. He has developed a regional and national reputation for managing high-energy, complex knee and shoulder injuries, including multiple-ligament knee injuries, knee dislocations, failed ACL reconstructions, and failed shoulder stabilizations. Dr. Wahl treats a wide range of athletic soft tissu
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
- Sports Medicine (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certificate of Additional Qualification)
Education & Training
- Yale University School of Medicine — M.D., 1996
- Yale University School of Medicine — Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2001
- Hospital for Special Surgery Cornell Medical Center Program — Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2002
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Seattle Magazine — Top Doctor
- Seattle Met Magazine — Top Doctor
- U.S. News & World Report — Top Doctor
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionSports InjuriesMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Swedish Medical Center
- Overlake Medical Center & Clinics
- Swedish Cherry Hill
- Swedish First Hill
- Swedish Issaquah
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice