Dr. Craig Arntz is an integral part of our Northwest orthopedic community. After finishing his orthopedic residency at the University of Washington, he completed a hand surgery fellowship in Lund, Sweden. He returned to the University of Washington for a shoulder and elbow fellowship where he was Dr. Frederick A. Matsen’s first fellow.
After his fellowships, Dr. Arntz joined Proliance Orthopedic Associates and has been here for 23 years. After he started practice, Dr. Arntz played an active role as part of the clinical faculty. He staffed an orthopedic shoulder clinic at the University Hospital for 4 years. Afterwards, he ran a shoulder clinic with the residents at VA hospital for 8 more years. His dedication and enthusiasm for teaching residents is well known throughout our community.
We are proud to share the University of Washington honored Dr. Arntz as the Distinguished Alumnus Emeritus 2011.