Christopher G. Anderson, M.D.

Dr. Christopher Anderson is an orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopy. He also specializes in ACL and rotator cuff surgery, arthritis surgery, joint replacement including the hip, knee, and shoulder, and fracture care. Dr. Anderson began practicing at Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in 2006.

After completing his Bachelor of Science degree in zoology at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, Dr. Anderson went on to receive a Master of Science degree in biological sciences at the same institution. Upon completing his graduate studies, Dr. Anderson enrolled at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin, where he earned his medical degree. Following medical school, he underwent an orthopaedic surgery residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.

Dr. Anderson has successfully completed a fully accredited sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Taos Orthopaedic Institute. During his fellowship, Dr. Anderson was involved in medical coverage for the US ski team and is continuing that affiliation as a US ski team pool physician, covering major races and training events worldwide. Read more about Dr. Anderson's involvement with the US ski team.

Dr. Anderson is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, which is current through 2028.

When he is not seeing patients, Dr. Anderson enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys competitive and recreational cycling, as well as backcountry, alpine, and skate skiing.

Qualifications

Undergraduate

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, 1996

Graduate Studies

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, 1997

Medical School

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, Madison, WI, 2001

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH, 2001–2006

Fellowship

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, Taos Orthopaedic Institute, Taos, NM, 2015–2016

Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008–2028

Professional Memberships

• Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
• Arthroscopy Association of North America
• Spokane County Medical Society
• Washington State Medical Association

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

• MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
• MultiCare Valley Hospital
• Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
• The Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Medical Interests

• Sports Medicine
• Shoulder, Hip, and Knee Injuries
• Arthroscopy & Arthritis Surgery
• Joint Replacement
• Fracture Care
• General Orthopaedic Surgery

Honors

• Graduate Assistantship, Eastern Illinois University
• Alpha Epsilon Delta
• Adkins Scholarship, Outstanding Achievement in Biological Science
• Dr. Heath Scholarship, Achievement by Varsity Athlete in Pre-Medical Studies, Cum Laude Graduate
• Biology Departmental Honors
• Academic All-American, 1995

Research

• "Biomechanical evaluation of a pre-contoured clavicle plate", 11 July 2008; Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, September 2008 (Vol. 17, Issue 5, Pages 815-818). Tarun Goswami, Ronald J. Market, Christopher G. Anderson, Sandhya S. Sundaram, Lynn A. Crosby
• "Tetracycline labeling as a measure of humeral head viability after 3- or 4-part proximal humerus fracture",18 March 2009; Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, November 2009 (Vol. 18, Issue 6, Pages 851-858). Lynn A. Crosby, Ryan P. Finnan, Christopher G. Anderson, Jon Gozdanovic, Mill W. Miller

Videos

Total Knee Replacement Overview

Rotator Cuff Repair Overview

Patient Reviews

"I have had a great experience with Dr. Anderson and his staff thus far. Warm smiles and genuine concern for patient health. Thank you all."

"Dr. Anderson came highly recommended,from Concentra . And boy were they right.. He is a no nonsence up front Doctor. That’s so refreshing in today’s world. He explained everything to in a way that i didn’t have to ask more questions. And never talked down to me. Even my physical therapist said how good he is. And that he is not one to recommend unnecessary procedures. I would recommend him to everyone."

"Well first off, I was there a few minutes early and then and I was called in right on time. I can't remember all nurses name but they all were great at the task they were performing. Recovery went smoothly. Of course I had a right hip replacement, and they told me everything went as planned. So thank's to the whole staff."

"I was provided really great care from the check in to the discharge. The staff made me feel very comfortable and answered all my questions. Dr Christopher Anderson made sure I knew and understood what was going what was going to happen. The anesthesiologist explained the anesthesia and the medication and I was introduced to the nurse anesthetist who explained his part in the procedure and very clearly as well. All in all, I felt super comfortable and relaxed."

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