Sangeorzan, Bruce J.

Bruce Joseph Sangeorzan, M.D.

Dr. Sangeorzan is specialist at the Sigvard T. Hansen Jr. Foot and Ankle Institute and chief of the Orthopedics Service at Harborview Medical Center. He also is professor and vice-chair of UW's Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
 
He earned his medical degree at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he also completed intern and resident training in orthopaedic surgery. He completed fellowships in trauma and foot and ankle reconstruction at the UW. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery.

He has received the Resdient Teaching Award, the OREF Clinical research award, The Mann Award for clinical research, the AMSUS Award for contributions to military care, and the Paul Magnusson Award for sustained contribution to clinical research for veterans' care.
Patient Care Philosophy
 The physician's most important role is to explain in lay terms how the body works and how a condition or disease affects function. The physician should explain the treatment options and help the patient chose the most appropriate option.
Scope Of Care
  • Foot and ankle reconstruction
  • General and trauma surgery
Personal Interests
 Parenting, basketball, travel
Clinical Interests
  • Adult foot and ankle disorders, including arthritis, flat foot, cavus foot, sports injuries, fractures, trauma
  • Foot ankle biomechanics, neuromuscular imbalance
Research Interests
  • Clinical research on foot and ankle treatments
  • Biomechanics of the foot and ankle
  • Relationship between foot shape and disease
  • Arthritis of the foot and ankle
  • Deformed foot
Languages
 English
Expertise
 Orthopaedics, Orthopaedics (Foot and Ankle)

Education History
Wayne State University SOM Medical education 1981
Wayne State Univ. School of Medicine Internship
Wayne State Univ. School of Medicine Residency
Univ. of Washington Fellowship


Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery 1989

Clinics
Foot and Ankle Institute at Harborview
Ninth & Jefferson Building
6th Floor, Ninth & Jefferson Building
Box 359799
908 Jefferson St.
Seattle, WA 98104
877.744.9700
206.520.5000

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