Jason E. Hsu, MD
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Jason E. Hsu, MD
Medical Specialties
Locations
Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt
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Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr Hsu and the attending Dr were informative, kind, and thorough. I felt confident in Dr Hsu's care.
Dr. Hsu offered explanations and education on my issue.
Dr. Hsu was extremely helpful in clearly explaining all the elements of my condition, the alternatives, pros & cons, and timing so that I could make a decision that made the most sense for me.
Dr HSU is AWESOME!!!
I have dealt with [...] Dr Hsu for [...] All of those experiences have been wonderful.
Dr HSU and his staff are great
We love Dr. Hsu and his staff.
He treated me w/respect and I understood all of my options.
Dr. Tsu is the best
Dr Hsu and intern really know their business! After seeing four doctors around the Seattle area for my shoulders I have found the right one.
Very informative and showed much interest and caring.
The Dr was easy to listen to and explained things very well.
Dr Hsu listened closely and addressed all my questions-thank you!
*Dr. Hsu is kind, listens, shares X-ray (teaching movements). I had pain concerns and he showed me X-ray - no fracture.
Dr. Hsu is beyond the best of the best. I trust him with every decision-he's so awesome about balancing everything and keeping things in perspective. Truly-this highly skilled professional sets the bar very high for every other healthcare professional. Thank you!!!
Dr. Hsu is an excellent physician, great listener, I felt I was getting expert advice in his consultation, [...] and explaining well his conclusions
Dr. Hsu and the ortho resident were outstanding. I couldn't be happier with the surgery outcome and the explanations provided for future[...] function.
Dr Hsu is an expert on his care and his communication to me was excellent. I feel very confident in his care.
Communication was excellent
Dr Hsu is open, empathetic, clear, honest, and smart about complex situations. Even though the prognosis wasn't great for my condition, I spent the next few days talking about how great and supportive the conversation with him was. I am really grateful that I got to see him, and I am oddly looking forward to working with him to manage and oversee what comes next.
About Jason E. Hsu
Jason Hsu, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, UW School of Medicine associate professor of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, holder of the Rick and Anne Matsen Honorary Professorship for Shoulder Research, and medical director of the UW Medicine Bone and Joint Clinic.
His expertise lies in primary and revision shoulder replacement surgery, complex shoulder reconstructive surgeries, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic and open procedures for shoulder instability, and arthroscopic and open surgery for painful elbow conditions.
Dr. Hsu is dedicated to establishing a strong and long-lasting doctor-patient relationship. He utilizes the most up-to-date arthroscopic and open surgical techniques to restore comfort and function to patients suffering from painful shoulder and elbow conditions. He encourages all patients under his care to communicate directly with him in order to provide timely and optimal medical care.
He earned his medical degree at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. He completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Pennsylvania followed by a fellowship specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery at Washington University in St. Louis.
He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Arthroscopy, Journal of Orthopaedic Research, and Journal of Biomechanics. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. His research interests include optimization of outcomes after shoulder replacement surgery including total shoulder arthroplasty, reverse shoulder arthroplasty, and ream-and-run arthroplasty. He also has great interest in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of periprosthetic shoulder infections.
Personal Interests
On his days off, Dr. Hsu enjoys spending time with his family, raising his two children, photography, tennis, outdoors, and traveling.
Education and Training
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Washington University SOMFellowship, 2014, Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity of Pennsylvania - School of MedicineResidency, 2013, Orthopaedic SurgeryHospital of the University of PennsylvaniaInternship, 2008, Orthopaedic SurgeryNorthwestern University Medical SchoolMedical education, 2007
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery