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Dr. Christopher Wahl, MD

Dr. Christopher Wahl, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Wahl, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Issaquah, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wahl has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from yale University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Swedish Issaquah Campus and Overlake Medical Center & Clinics. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 5 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

510 8th Ave NE Ste 200 Issaquah, WA 98029
Telehealth available

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Dr. Wahl's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wahl

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34 ratings, 27 with a written review
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Hard to get into but very worth it.
Dr Wahl is the best - he considers your entire set of orthopedic issues as well as your sport history to give you a very holistic diagnosis.
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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Sep 20, 2024
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Amazing experience
Doctor Wahl is an outstanding professional, extremely intelligent, kind and caring. His level of expertise and skills qualifies him as the top surgeon I’ve met.He takes time to listen, explains things in detail and offers suggestion that are the best for you.He is a people doctor!!
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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Ann Olar – May 28, 2024
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Post op follow up
Dr. Wahl spoke to our 15 year old daughter on her level in an open, honest & encouraging way. He was very informative and supportive of her recovery & return to play as an athlete.
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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Hi’ilei – May 27, 2024
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Telehealth
Remains passionate in his profession, explains things in a manner that is understood and is willing to listen and shares alternatives so I know what is realistic and what outcomes potentially need to be considered . A true gentleman and an obvious true professional with a wealth of experience along with a focus on future health care .
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 24, 2024
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Great listener and explainer
Dr. Wahl takes the time to listen to my experience, fully explore symptoms and conditions, and explain options in a clear and understandable manner. All of my questions were taken seriously and fully responded to. I have and will continue to recommend Dr. Wahl to folks needing orthopedic care.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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SB – May 24, 2024
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Excellent physician
Dr Wahl is thorough, thoughtful, and extremely capable. He fit me in for surgery as I had very difficult and painful break. He followed through and asked multiple questions- about my injury. He is kind and understanding. He has respect and listens to patient’s symptoms and addresses them. In addition, his supporting team is excellent, Sophia and Katie I believe are their names. Thank you!
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 08, 2024
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Calm and good listener
He had a calm and confident demeanor and listened and explained things in detail. He didn’t laugh at my jokes though!
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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Ashley – May 08, 2024
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Expertise with compassion
I appreciated Dr. Wahl’s ability to assess my unique situation, to collaborate with others, and include me in the decision making regarding my health. He made me feel comfortable at the time of my surgery. I appreciated his level of expertise and thoughtful communication. His team has been excellent to work with 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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Apr 03, 2024
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In a heartbeat
Listens well, hears your concerns and offers suggestions in terms any lay person can understand. If surgery is in order, he will walk you through the steps of prep and procedures including post op recovery. Gentle spirit who shares in your concerns for a better life after surgery.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Wayne – Apr 01, 2024
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Incredibly informative
Dr. Wahl always takes the time to explain everything in great detail and really listens. Highly recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 31, 2024
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Great visit!
Went in for knee pain. After imaging, we talked through several options. Decided on one course of treatment that would relieve immediate pain and address longer term issues later in the summer. Dr Wahl was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Very happy with the visit. Staff were very accommodating, too, as Dr Wahl was able to see me and my wife at the same time (we had booked two appointments).
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 30, 2024
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Dr. Wahl
I have had two meniscus debridements and a third surgery to fix my bow legged left leg. All surgeries have been successful and Dr. Wahl is a very personable doctor with a great bedside manner and my profession is an ER doctor
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dan MD – Mar 30, 2024
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Took his time to explain!
Dr. Wahl was beyond amazing! He is the first doctor who really took the time with me to explain what was going on in my knee. Highly recommend!
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 30, 2024
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Dr. Wahl has a friendly persona that makes patients feel at ease and believe that he is genuinely interested in their journey to excellent health. He makes you believe that recovery is certain and that you can achieve this. This positive attitude leads to positive results.
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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Catherine Kohut – Mar 15, 2024
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The BEST!!
Dr Wahl and his team are terrific!! Highly recommended!! They always have their patients best interest as a priority. Dr Wahl is extremely skilled and has a great bedside manner. His support team is friendly, patient and super helpful. Appointments are kept to schedule so wait times are minimal. Yet you have plenty of time with Dr Wahl or his team for any discussions. We couldn’t be happier with our experience or results!! They are the BEST of the best!!
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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Dec 16, 2023
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Dr. Wahl was willing to accept the fact that he didn't know just what was going on with my 'leg pain'. He offered a suggestion that was non-surgical which I appreciated.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2023
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Dr. Wahl's wealth of knowledge about knees is excellent and reassuring. I appreciate his candor and personable help. He's an outstanding doctor!
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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Sep 13, 2023
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I would highly recommend Dr. Wahl.
Dr. Wahl listens. He provided an excellent evaluation, and detailed explanation of the problems I was experiencing with my knees. He treated me with respect and an approach that assumed I had intelligence. When I addressed the effect of my current R knee injury and its effects on past injuries of both knees he could look at the whole picture. Although surgery was not recommended at this time, he gave a sense of expectations, alternative treatments that could be applied, and guidance regarding my current high level of activity. I realize that I have total knees in my future, but not yet. Based on the experience I had with this entire office, I would see any colleague he recommended.As a retired healthcare worker/CHT I was pleasantly surprised to find that this high level of care still exists!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Barbara Kaley – Aug 04, 2023
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The Doctor I Trust
Dr. Wahl performed two prior surgeries on me, 10 and 12 years ago. At the time, my knees were not deteriorated enough for replacements so I had a High Tibial Osteotomy on each knee. He told me that in 10 years I would need to have my knees fully replaced. He was right. He replaced my right knee April 4 and I am well into my recovery. I trust Dr. Wahl implicitly and when my left knee lets me know "it's time", I have his number.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Harry Wilson – Jul 08, 2023
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Amazing Doctor and team
Dr. Wahl and Suzanne have stuck with me through a tricky situation with my knee. I believe that a different doctor would not have given me the time and care given by the Wahls. Both Suzanne and Doctor Wahl have amazing bedside manner, never seem rushed and are simply kind, patient people. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you for fixing my knee!!
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
No results
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Laurie Rose – Jun 05, 2023
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Dr. Christopher Wahl, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Issaquah, WA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wahl has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from yale University in 1996. He is affiliated...read more
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  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Yale University

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Proliance Surgeons Inc. P.S.510 8th Ave NE Ste 200 Issaquah, WA 98029
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sat: 7:30am - 4:00pm
    • Sun: 7:30am - 4:00pm
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Practice

Swedish Orthopedic Institute Pharmacy601 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
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Practice

Swedish Neurology-Issaquah751 NE Blakely Dr Issaquah, WA 98029
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Overlake Medical Center and Clinics1035 116th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98004
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