CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Fellowship Training:

Orthopedic Traumatology and Fracture Care: Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA

Adult Reconstruction, Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN; Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, FL; William Barrett M.D. Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Residency Training:

University of Washington in Seattle, WA

Medical School:

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC

Professional Affiliations:

Member: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Member: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery

Member: Washington State Orthopedic Association

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Dr. Timothy Alton is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in robotic assisted total knee replacements and navigated anterior approach total hip replacements. Dr. Alton is passionate about leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes and experience as he restores knee and hip functions. He learned arthroplasty techniques from Dr. William Barrett then traveled the country learning advanced arthroplasty and revision techniques from master surgeons at the Florida Orthopedic Institute in Tampa, FL and the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He also completed his second fellowship in fracture surgery at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.

Dr. Alton specializes in the management of primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, infections, and fractures of the upper and lower extremity. He has published in national and international journals, has written multiple book chapters, and presented his research at local, national, and international meetings. Dr. Alton teaches other orthopedic surgeons hip and knee replacement techniques in national and international courses as well.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Alton enjoys football, running, and spending time with his wife and three young daughters.

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