Orthopaedics
Stephen Benirschke, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jerome H. Debs II Endowed Chair for Orthopaedic Traumatology
Dr. Stephen K. Benirschke is a professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine, holding the Jerome H. Debs II Endowed Chair for Orthopaedic Traumatology. He specializes in foot and ankle surgery, with expertise in ankle replacement and revision, foot and ankle trauma, fractures, post-traumatic reconstruction, and articular fractures. His practice serves adult patients, including those with complex reconstructive needs and trauma cases, primarily at the UW Medi
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery (American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MD, 1979)
- Residency: University Hospitals Case Western Medical Center (Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984)
- Fellowship: Harborview Medical Center (Trauma, 1986)
- Fellowship: Rätisches Kantons-und Regionalspital (Foot and Ankle, Unknown)
Peer Recognition
2014
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
2011-2012, 2018, 2022-2024 (6 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Harborview Medical Center
- University of Washington Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice