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Dr. Frederick Albert Matsen III, MD

Frederick Albert Matsen III

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Specialties

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Arthroplasty
  • Ream and Run
  • Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
  • Rotator Cuff Surgery
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  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Uniform Medical Plan
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Contact Information
  • University of Washington Medical Center
    4245 Roosevelt Way NE
    Seattle, WA 98195
    Office: 206-598-4288
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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges
  • University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle, WA)

Gender

 Male

Languages Spoken
  • French

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Résumé

 

License

44 years since Frederick Albert Matsen III was first licensed to practice.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1971 05/15/2012
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Board Certification
Certification data provided by: American Board of Medical Specialties

Advanced Training
Training Specialty Hospital Completed
Residency Orthopedic Surgery University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle, WA) 1974
Internship General Surgery The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, MD) 1969
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Baylor College of Medicine MD 1968
University of Texas BA - Bachelor of Arts

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top Doctor Seattle Metropolitan Magazine 2011

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Founding Fellow American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Risk Factors for Chondrolysis of the Glenohumeral Joint: A Study of Three Hundred and Seventy-five Shoulder Arthroscopic Procedures in the Practice of an Individual Community Surgeon. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 2011
Thermal effects of glenoid reaming during shoulder arthroplasty in vivo Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 2011
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