Theodore A. Wagner M.D.
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Theodore A. Wagner M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Spine Care
- Spine surgery
- Spine trauma
- Sports medicine
Locations
Languages
- English
- Spanish
About Theodore A. Wagner
Theodore A. Wagner, M.D. is a clinical professor of orthopedics and sports medicine, specializing in spine surgery. Dr. Wagner is also an adjunct professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine in Seattle.
Dr. Wagner earned a bachelor's degree from Trinity College in Connecticut and his medical degree from Temple Medical School in Philadelphia. After an internship in surgery in Montreal, he came to the UW for a residency in orthopedic surgery. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Wagner's clinical interests include biological spine disk regeneration, scoliosis, spine traumas and spine degeneration.
Dr. Wagner believes spinal surgery is a very definitive type of surgery with somewhat predictive complications of occurrences. He believes in teaching his patients what he knows and what he doesn't know about their future before he does the index surgery.
Dr. Wagner earned a bachelor's degree from Trinity College in Connecticut and his medical degree from Temple Medical School in Philadelphia. After an internship in surgery in Montreal, he came to the UW for a residency in orthopedic surgery. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery.
Dr. Wagner's clinical interests include biological spine disk regeneration, scoliosis, spine traumas and spine degeneration.
Dr. Wagner believes spinal surgery is a very definitive type of surgery with somewhat predictive complications of occurrences. He believes in teaching his patients what he knows and what he doesn't know about their future before he does the index surgery.
Personal Interests
Dr. Wagner enjoy spending time with his wife and children, hiking, camping, bicycle riding and medical sabbaticals to many parts of the world.
Education and Training
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Temple University School of MedicineMedical education, 1968Univ. of Hong KongFellowship, SpineUW - Dept. of Orthopaedics & Sports MedicineResidency, OrthopaedicsRoyal Victoria HospitalInternship
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery, 1976, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery