Swedish Orthopedic Institute

Swedish Orthopedic Institute sits at 601 Broadway in Seattle, right at Swedish First Hill, and it stands out because it was the first dedicated orthopedic facility of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, so when folks need help with bone, joint, or muscle problems, they go here for many different choices, including scheduled visits you book through the MyChart patient portal, where you can also see your records and message your care team, plus if you wake up sore or injure yourself late in the day, they have same-day care and even 24/7 advice through a partnership with the HURT! app, so you can talk to injury experts anytime, day or night, without having to go in until you really need to, and if you can't come in, Swedish offers virtual appointments with doctors and physician assistants, which helps a lot for those with busy schedules or mobility problems. The facility opens Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30, and has staff trained in all sorts of orthopedic treatments, including joint replacements, surgery for shoulders, elbows, knees, hips, spine, and hands, and even special things like Cartiva, PRP injections, MAKOplasty, robotic assisted surgery, and nerve injury repair, with a focus on newer approaches like the Superior Approach for hip implants and procedures for people with metal sensitivities. You'll find an ambulatory surgery center at Bellevue's PRO Club for advanced outpatient operations, plus outpatient and inpatient services at the main Seattle location, where they have two dedicated operating rooms and offer everything from diagnostic tests to help finding the right equipment for recovery. The orthopedic team led by Dr. Kevin Ko and the chief of orthopedics, both board certified and specializing in tricky shoulder, elbow, and knee surgeries, have a strong reputation for treating all sorts of joint problems, like arthritis, injuries from sports or falls, and even complex surgeries like total and reverse shoulder replacements or robotic-assisted knee surgeries, and they focus on getting folks back to their usual activities by designing treatment plans that match what patients need and how fast they can recover. For patients needing help beyond orthopedics, the larger Swedish system covers specialties like cancer, heart and vascular care, neurosciences, pediatrics, pregnancy and childbirth, and urgent care, plus several locations such as Issaquah, Mill Creek, Redmond, Edmonds, and others, which helps spread out the services so people can find care close to where they live. Patients get resources like billing details, forms, cost estimates, educational videos, and guides for recovery, making the process a little easier to understand, and tools like MyChart mean you can book, ask questions, and keep track of everything from your phone or computer. All in all, Swedish Orthopedic Institute puts careful work into offering up-to-date orthopedic care, focusing on each person's needs, and trying to help folks stay moving and independent as long as possible.