Sports Medicine
Jeffrey Avansino, MD
Professor of Surgery; Attending Pediatric Surgeon
Seattle, WA
Jeffrey R. Avansino, MD, MBA, is a professor of surgery at the University of Washington and an attending pediatric surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at Seattle Children's Hospital, where he has practiced since August 2008. He specializes in treating pediatric patients with complex congenital anomalies, particularly anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease, employing minimally invasive surgery techniques and chest wall reconstruction proce
Credentials
Board Certifications
- General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
- Pediatric Surgery (American Board of Surgery)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine (MD, 1999)
- Residency: University of Washington (General Surgery, 2006)
- Research Fellowship: VA Medical Center, Seattle (2002-2004)
- Fellowship: Seattle Children's Hospital (Pediatric Surgery, 2008)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Surgical Sports Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Arthroscopic SurgeryACL & Ligament ReconstructionConcussionMusculoskeletal Conditions
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- University of Washington
Languages
English, Spanish