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Howard A. Chansky, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Professor and Chair
College
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, May 1982
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, May 1987
Internship
General Surgery, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1987-1988
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1988-1992
Fellowship
Orthopedic Oncology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA, 1992-1993
Board Certification
Board Certified
About
Dr. Chansky is Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He is a specialist in bone and soft tissue tumors, and practices at UW Medical Center, Northwest Medical Center and at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System.
He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Cornell University and then his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where he also did his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery. He came to Seattle for a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology at UW Medical Center in 1992. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery
Patient Care Philosophy
He believes that regardless of a patient's problem, the key to good patient care is to always be a good listener.
Clinical Interests
Biology of bone and soft tissue tumors, using molecular biology to refine the surgical treatment of orthopaedic conditions
Personal Interests
Music, Boston Celtics, cycling
Make an Appointment
Hip and Knee Center at UWMC - Roosevelt
4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Second Floor
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone
206.520.5000
Fax
206.598.5876
Recent Publications
Publications
Publications
For a complete list of Dr. Chansky's publications please see PubMed.
Research
Molecular Orthopaedics Lab: http://www.orthop.washington.edu/?q=research/ourlabs/molecular-orthopaed...