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Dr. Carl Basamania, MD

Dr. Carl Basamania, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Carl Basamania, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Basamania has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Olympic Medical Center and Swedish First Hill Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Orthopedic Physician Associates

601 Broadway Fl 7 Seattle, WA 98122
Telehealth available

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(206) 386-2600

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  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Basamania's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Basamania

4.8
41 ratings, 27 with a written review
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Shoulder work
Answered all my questions, shared stories of patients with similar issues, very personable. Makes you fill at ease.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2025
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Great Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr Basmania is a great orthopedic surgeon and very personable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 21, 2025
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Outstanding Doc!
The welcome from the sing in staff and the outstanding and understanding from the Kate the nurse assistant. Also the continuing support from Dr Basamania.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry – Mar 19, 2025
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excellent teacher
He explained the shoulder replacement procedure very thoroughly. I feel very confident he will do an excellent job.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CH – Feb 28, 2025
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Clavicle v 2.0
Carl is not only an amazing surgeon, he's able to communicate in simple english and thoroughly explain diagnoses, recommended procedure(s) and post-op prognoses. This is the second surgical clavicle fracture repair (same bone) that Carl has done for me. Bottom line, I wouldn't see any other orthopod for shoulder, clavicle and other related surgical interventions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bo Peck – Jan 25, 2025
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Dr. Basamania has a warm & compassionate nature that puts you at ease. Very sympathetic about a previous surgery from a different surgeon that went wrong.He also took his time to talk about 2 options for my shoulder surgery. I left feeling very happy and confident about choosing him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 22, 2025
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Excellent explanations;easily understood
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 22, 2025
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Good listener
Saw Dr Basamania for a second opinion on a torn rotator cuff. Wow, what an improvement from my initial exam that was done elsewhere. Dr B is a pioneer of the particular surgery I need and his experience shows! He spoke intelligently and succinctly, was friendly, funny, punctual, and his staff treated me beautifully. I felt comfortable and confident enough to book my surgical procedure before I left his office and will name drop him every chance I get.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 22, 2025
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He is a genius on shoulders
Words cannot even describe how happy I am to be able to find a shoulder doctor that knew what he was doing. If you’re reading this review, pick up the phone and start the process you will not be disappointed
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dan – Nov 23, 2024
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Experience is everything
Dr. Basmania took the time to listen to my questions. He shared stories as examples to better help me understand how the procedures I may consider would help me out in the long run.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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West Seattle – Nov 22, 2024
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Telehealth
The doctor's extensive knowledge and specialized experience were distilled into a discussion that was understandable and sensible to me, the patient, as to both the situation and the treatment options and suggested approach. He included me as part of the 'team', and gave me peace of mind as well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary T. – Nov 20, 2024
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To Everyone
Telehealth
He cares about all of his patience. He is extremely friendly. A plus surgeon, his ability to fix you back up is unbelievable. Great
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jeff – Oct 04, 2024
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I felt very comfortable on my arrival to the office for my first time. After meeting with Dr. Basamania and his medical assistant, I again felt my concerns were noted and a very professional decision was able to be made. Thank you! I look forward to continuing to work with this office and Dr. Basamania.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 02, 2024
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Academic Surgeon Approach
Telehealth
Dr Basamania has been the most accurate and up to date source of orthopedic solutions & procedures. He importantly understands how parts of the body can affect other areas egs neck and shoulder discomfort. Been to him for over 10 years and always benefited. Fly from Phoenix Az for procedures needed and follow up with telehealth. Invaluable.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 02, 2024
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Orthopedic surgeon
Telehealth
Dr. Basamania truly cares about his patients and is the best orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Basamania has the highest ethical standards with patients care and healing as his focus.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 15, 2024
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Easily caught what four others missed
Dude knows his schit. He knew what was wrong, and was correct, just from a conversation about my shoulder. World class shoulder surgeon. Makes the previous four, that's right, four (I kept going to new doctors) other doctors look like retards.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Cuison – Jul 03, 2024
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Great!
He immediately determined that I needed an MRI. Two weeks ago I went to another big hospital in town and the Dr there just gave me an x-ray and said I’d be fine. So I really appreciate Dr B taking me seriously and “doing the right thing” for an old lady. My injury & pain are just as important as a 28yo man who wants to play soccer on the weekend,
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 03, 2024
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Clavicle Fracture (ORIF)
Absolutely top quality care for the serious fracture. I feel very lucky to be under the care of Dr. Bassamania and the team at OPA.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2024
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VERY professional, personable, and thorough in discussing my torn rotator cuff, along with real world strategies to improve my shoulder with amd without surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2024
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Perfection
Can’t really type as right arm is deadened but want to say the operation went without a hitch be back June 19 for the other shoulder
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Karen Lehman – Mar 21, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert in shoulder replacement surgery and the treatment of clavicle fractures. Dr. Basamania performed the first Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Texas Health Science Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1984
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Locations

Orthopedic Physician Associates

Orthopedic Physician Associates - Main601 Broadway Fl 7 Seattle, WA 98122
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Swedish First Hill Campus

    747 Broadway
    Seattle, WA 98122
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Olympic Medical Center

    939 Caroline St
    Port Angeles, WA 98362

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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