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Sean D. Toomey, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery, Joint Replacement

About

Dr. Sean Toomey is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. He performs over 400 joint replacement procedures each year in addition to many knee arthroscopies. He is actively involved in clinical research, has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has given national and international lectures on joint replacement topics and advanced orthopedic techniques.

Dr. Toomey focuses his practice on minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery. This includes tissue sparing Direct Anterior approach for total hips and robotic-arm assisted techniques for total knee, partial knee, and direct anterior hip replacement surgery.

He performed the first robotic-assisted orthopedic knee replacement in Seattle in 2010 and has performed several hundreds since that time. Robotic-arm assisted surgery is the most precise joint replacement technology available today, and he is one of the most experienced robotic-arm assisted orthopedic surgeons in the greater Seattle and Puget Sound region, having performed over 500 partial knee, total knee and total hip replacements using this advanced technology. Dr. Toomey is committed to using the best techniques available for patients today while actively researching improved surgical options for patients in the future.

Dr. Toomey became interested in orthopedic surgery as he grew up watching his father, Dr. Hugh (Pete) Toomey, also a joint replacement specialist, interact with patients. Dr. Toomey is an avid soccer player, and played collegiately for the University of Notre Dame. His interests include reading, skiing, cycling, travelling and photography.

Education

Pre-Medical Education
University of Notre Dame

Medical School
Loyola University, Chicago, IL

Residency
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland, Washington D.C.
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD

Fellowship
Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland, Washington D.C.
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD
Anderson Engh Orthopedic Research Institute, Alexandria, VA

Affiliations

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)

Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Locations

Swedish Orthopedic Institute

601 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Phone: 206-386-2600
Fax: 206-622-1644

I have had right knee pain for more than 25 years, starting with a mild medial meniscus tear.  I had prolotherapy many times that relieved the pain.  I was a long distance runner; I ran 21 marathons.  Finally I had a stem-cell procedure in 2018 that never really relieved the pain.  Everyone kept asking me why I didn't have knee replacement surgery.  Despite (or perhaps because of) the fact that I have been an RN for 40 years,  I was terrified to have the surgery - I knew it was major surgery and understood what it entailed.  However, the pain kept getting worse, so I had heard Dr. Toomey's name and I found him on the internet.  He described what he would do and that he could make my leg straight.  (It had gotten "bowed out" just like my Mom's right knee before she had her knee replacement at age 84.)  I felt much better after meeting with Dr. Toomey, had my surgery July 21st, was walking quite well without even a cane after one month.  The first few days were hard, but not as bad as expected because of the nerve blocker which I believe is a fairly new procedure.  So, thank you Dr. Toomey, I am walking without pain and with a straight leg. Thank  you!!!
~ Sharon
So very grateful and appreciative for the knowledge, skill, care and kindness provided by Dr. Toomey and his team. He listened to my concerns, described what he felt needed to be done, and helped me plan appropriately for surgery and recovery. I always tell others about Dr. Toomey and have recommended him to plenty, overall excellent experience with Toomey as a doctor and a human being.
~ Mark
I have been a patient here for over 20 years and Dr. Toomey and his team, Elise and JC are very patient and very well prepared to help me in every way. Elise was very nice and was generous with her time and answered all of my questions. Your office is very blessed to have such great staff.
~ Deanna
Dr. Toomey saved my life, or at least my hip. I feel great. I was back to my normal self in like 7 weeks. And Bonnie was so great. Checked up on me and made sure I was feeling okay. I really appreciate it. Keep up the good work!”
~ Joe
I saw Dr. Sean Toomey about my painful knee after years of discomfort. He made me confident and ready for total knee replacement. I was given information and pre-operation exercises to be fully informed and ready for surgery. The attention given by all staff made my experience great. Dr. Toomey gave me excellent attnetion before, during and after surgery. I've had an excellent recovery experience. It's wonderful to be pain free at long last.
~ Jackie
Having full knee replacement performed on both sides by Dr. Toomey was hands down the best decision my seventy year old mother has made in the past few decades. Prior to the surgery, she had bone on bone contact in both knees with a crazy bit of bone spurs produced from living with it as long as she had. Post-surgery, I have no words. Both legs are completely straight, and she stands and walks upright with no pain in her knees. She literally has a new lease on life.To Dr. Toomey – man…we cannot thank you enough! You, Bonnie and the entirety of your staff have been cordial, patient, informative and overall damn fine human beings!
~ George
"I know I have already told all of you how great you have been this last year. You have truly changed my life and given me back something that I never thought I would have again. Last December, I came to you after seeing two doctors who could not help me and then saw Dr. Richard Zorn, who referred me to you as the best. In the past year, I had three knee surgeries that ended on December 8, 2009, with two total knee replacements. I have two great knees. I have full range of motion in my right knee, which was done in March, and no pain. My left knee, which was done December 8, was much worse than my right. YOU ARE ALL TRULY THE VERY BEST AT WHAT YOU DO."
~ Chris
It was obvious that Dr Toomey had actually read my questionnaire and had been informed by his PA about my knee problems. He spent an extensive amount of time going over MRI’s and X-rays with me and explaining the different options. He was the 3rd orthopedic surgeon I had seen for my knees, and he was the first who actually listened to my descriptions of the pain and restrictions in motion. For the first time, my concerns were validated and I felt there were options available to me. I was actually treated as a person and not rushed through the process! Thank you, Dr. Toomey and staff!
~ Christina