Christopher N. Hein, MD
Seattle, WA 98122
Seattle, WA 98122
Providence Swedish Orthopedics
601 Broadway, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98122
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About Christopher N. Hein
Dr. Hein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with added qualifications in hand surgery specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremity. He endorses a collaborative approach to treating a broad spectrum of upper extremity conditions including arthritis, nerve injury, nerve compression, trauma, stiffness, and overuse injuries. Dr. Hein thoroughly enjoys listening to his patients in order to work with them to craft a tailored plan of treatment that encourages a successful outcome. Dr. Hein has also been selected by both Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine as a Top Doctor. “My desire to learn more about medicine and the human body was sparked by an experience during a dissection in a college biology lab. We were separating pacemaker cells from cardiac muscle, and I remember being awestruck because the pacemaker cells kept beating even though they were no longer connected to the heart. This was elegant and fascinating to me, and set me on a path that led to multiple volunteer opportunities which solidified my course for a career in medicine.”
Loma Linda University Medical Center
2016
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
2011
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
2017
American Society for Surgery of the Hand; University of Washington Alumni Association, Seattle Magazine Top Doctor, Seattle Met Magazine Top Doctor
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand
Swedish
Swedish First Hill
Dr. Hein enjoys exploring all the Pacific Northwest has to offer with his wife and two sons.
Community Reviews
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The hand clinic was right on point the lady who set up my appointment with the hand dr made me feel actually great about the next step and the dr told me everything that was the best way to handle my wrist
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is great. Great communicator, warm and compassionate and has a sense of humor.
Swedish Patient
I love Dr Hein! I was injured on my job 4.5 years ago and saw 3 different doctors and none of them had the answers Dr Hein did! He listens and is compassionate because I'm in pain!
Swedish Patient
Everything went good
Swedish Patient
Chris has operated on my hands four times. Always a true professional who cares deeply about his patients
Swedish Patient
Great service!
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is amazing. He always takes the time to explain everything so well. Highly recommend him!
Swedish Patient
Doctor Hein was a good listener and gave excellent advice. Answered all of my questions.
Swedish Patient
Very attentive and eager to my perception of my injury
Swedish Patient
Thoughtful care for my situation
Swedish Patient
Excellent experience, really included in the care decision making
Swedish Patient
Very knowledgeable and kind. EZ to talk with
Swedish Patient
Easy and professional
Swedish Patient
The Dr. Listened carefully to what the situation with the hand was. He explained what he believed to be going on. He provided a solution and time will tell if he's correct. I'm confident ne will be.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein explained several treatment options including the advantages of the different options. He also shared his level of experience in the surgical procedure under consideration.
Swedish Patient
Very thorough.
Swedish Patient
Very pleasant & definitely knowledgeable!
Swedish Patient
All my concerns were met and explained.I felt 100% confident after leaving and will definitely return if needed.
Swedish Patient
Very quick reply to follow-up questions after procedure. Gentle, efficient and informed injection treatment. Would recommend anyone needing these treatments go to Dr. Hein.
Swedish Patient
Very professional and skilled surgeon. I highly recommend Dr. Hein.
Swedish Patient
Visit went smoothly and medical problem was solved.
Swedish Patient
Easy to talk to and explained the cause of the symptoms very well using visual aids to clarify the situation.
Swedish Patient
I love and have complete confidence in Dr. Hein and his staff.
Swedish Patient
Doc was great, did a great job of explaining the condition and its possible remedies.
Swedish Patient
I was very pleased to be referred to this physician with his expertise for my issues. I felt I was indeed in the best care. Thank you
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein was wonderful. I had heard this proceedure on my hand could be very painful. He explained that he had made it a point to learn how to do the procedure causing as little pain as possible. It hardly hurt at all. Just a momentary sting. I find him to be a very caring and skilled practitioner. I will be recommending him to friends who have hand problems.
Swedish Patient
Explained everything very well
Swedish Patient
Great doc...***** five of 5 stars
Swedish Patient
Beautiful clinic; Friendly receptionists and medical assistant/nurse who assisted me. Doctor was great at explaining and very nice.
Swedish Patient
I have had a positive experience
Swedish Patient
The doctor is very good.
Swedish Patient
Can't be better.
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is knowledgeable, respectful, and takes the time to listen and care for his patients. I truly appreciate his dedication.
Swedish Patient
He went beyond my expectations had cancer in my finger tip he got me in the office sooner than I expected explained everything in detail scheduled surgery two days later and the offi e has called several time to check on me I'm very impressed thank you all very much and may God bless you
Swedish Patient
This was my first visit to Dr. Hein. Felt he addressed my concerns to my satisfaction.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein and his staff are phenomenal, professional and friendly!
Swedish Patient
Can sometimes feel a little rushed. I know doctors are busy so I understand.
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is a superb physician! A joy to see! I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein was the best for what I needed, he was informative, kind and very clear with all of the options. He made any concerns I had go away with reassurance and positivity. I hope I do not ever need to go back for a broken bone but if I do would gladly go see Dr Hein.
Swedish Patient
I'm very happy with this provider
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is both a gentleman and an accomplished hand surgeon. I give him high praise.
Swedish Patient
Christopher was great. Friendly and personable. Looking forward to seeing him again.
Swedish Patient
Very impressive in manner and empathy.
Swedish Patient
A timely person.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein and his colleagues/team are simply the best!!
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein knew exactly what was causing discomfort in my little finer and addressed the situation immediately which took care of the discomfort in short order Excellent Dr and I will go back to him for orthopedic problems in my hands
Swedish Patient
I only wish all doctors and clinics could be as caring, helpful, kind and thorough as Dr. Hein and his staff. This visit was an excellent experience.
Swedish Patient
Excellent as always :)
Swedish Patient
Explained all medically sound options allowing me to choose, what best suited my comfort level. (Very present, gracious, and at ease with first time patient)
Swedish Patient
Dr and his team are all consistently friendly and accessible.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is friendly and provides good care.
Swedish Patient
It was a very good experience in general. Dr. Hein and his assistant were prompt, thoughtful and thorough. I called a few days later for a follow up question and received a call back within 10 minutes.
Swedish Patient
This was perhaps the smoothest and most informative appointment I have had with a physician regarding a specific condition. The was no waiting time and all of the staff including Dr. Hein were prompt and professional.
Swedish Patient
I had a really smooth experience. From the front desk ,to the nurse until o saw the doctor was very nice and I really loved how everything went well.
Swedish Patient
I really appreciated the time Dr. Hein spent explaining all my options and talking through it with me. He was kind and interested in what I had to say.
Swedish Patient
Great provider. Very knowledgeable and empathetic
Swedish Patient
Good
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is an outstanding hand surgeon. I have recommended him to two other people.
Swedish Patient
Very good
Swedish Patient
All went well
Swedish Patient
Heard my health complaints/concerns, provided a clear description of the cause)s), and clearly explained the treatment options
Swedish Patient
Clear explanation, very reassuring.
Swedish Patient
Listened to all concerns and made it clear on instructions after appointment
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is smart, intuitive and expert in his field. What more would I want.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is a great hand surgeon! I'm a tad over 2 months out from surgery and my hand feels great. He's kind, explains everything with great detail, and is a skilled surgeon. 100% happy.
Swedish Patient
Very attentive and friendly.
Swedish Patient
Very easy to talk with especially about possible surgery and quality of life with a hurting hand that you use all the time.
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is an outstanding provider. He listens carefully, asks good questions, is willing to discuss the pros and cons of treatment options, and is extremely easy to talk to while being professional. This is my second visit with him, he is consistent in his communication style. Grateful that he is a part of our team.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is outstanding!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein has been a fantastic doctor under the circumstance. He explains everything he's doing and puts my mind at ease. The staff are all very friendly and helpful.
Swedish Patient
Very good at explaining up coming procedure.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is the BEST!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is wonderful.
Swedish Patient
Fast, professional and courteous
Swedish Patient
Love having Dr. Hein as my hand doctor. He is knowledgeable, polite, patient , and wonderful to work with. He answered all my questions.
Swedish Patient
Very helpful
Swedish Patient
I did not feel rushed and felt good to have a doctor listen to what is going on with me.
Swedish Patient
My experience has always been good
Swedish Patient
Very easy to talk to and he shows definite caring about my problem.
Swedish Patient
Each time I have seen Dr. Hein has been an excellent experience. He is very professional and polite and communicates with me well about my condition and has given me great treatment.
Swedish Patient
Excellent hand surgeon in all respects.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein and his staff were caring, helpful, and in my case, went the extra mile to ensure a good outcome for me.You can tell when someone is happy doing what they do. He seems happy and confident. I highly recommend him.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein was terrific - very easy to speak with and explained the issue with my wrist to where I understood. Before getting the shot in my wrist, he also explained exactly what to anticipate. I would strongly recommend him!
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is a very respectable very nice very informative very patient overall one of the best physicians I've had the opportunity to work with or be seen by I should say he performed my carpal tunnel surgery in minimal time with minimal recovery and I'm the better for it now we just got to do the opposite side which he will be doing in the very near future and nobody really looks forward to surgery but I'm not so scared to have it done he's an exceptional doctor I'm glad to have him on my care team
Swedish Patient
I look forward to a successful surgery
Swedish Patient
I really felt good with the doctor and feeling hopeful for our treatments in the future to come.
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Good
Swedish Patient
Everyone was really friendly, and Dr. Hein was amazing.
Swedish Patient
Perfect care!
Swedish Patient
Knowledgeable and provided a clear explanation.
Swedish Patient
Always a sincere greeting from the reception area. Wait time has been minimal for both of my appts. Dr Hein is the best! Never felt rushed during my appt. He truly wants the best outcome for his patients.
Swedish Patient
He's great! So glad I could get in to see him so quickly!
Swedish Patient
Explains medical/biological concepts in clear, simple language.
Swedish Patient
I had a positive experience and will contact the provider if I have questions regarding my right wrist
Swedish Patient
The care provider is good experience and kindness. The Swedish team are very helpful. Thanks
Swedish Patient
I came in early and they accepted me, quickly and efficiently. They kind and considerate of my thoughts and concerns. I was handled with respect and kindness. They were very efficient.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is great.
Swedish Patient
Everyone did a great job I appreciate all our help thank you
Swedish Patient
This office was run incredibly well, very quick getting me back from my X-ray and I saw the provider right away, no wait!
Swedish Patient
I'm very happy with my experience with this heath care provider
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is excellent and very personable. I got some rare good news about my hand and am doing lots better.
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is an excellent Doctor.
Swedish Patient
Excellent experience!!
Swedish Patient
The Dr. And his staff were so nice and took their time with me to make sure that I understood what was going on and what to expect future procedures
Swedish Patient
Very nice doctor. Help me understand my medical problem and scheduled surgery.
Swedish Patient
The staff was great. Front desk and MA were friendly and efficient. Provider was knowledgeable and caring and took care of my issue. Feel extremely comfortable coming back for any other issues or follow-up that I may need.
Swedish Patient
I saw this provider when he was at Polyclinic and wanted to see him when he moved to Swedish
Swedish Patient
Excellent!
Swedish Patient
I was given clear options and outcomes.
Swedish Patient
Always a wonderful experiences seeing Dr. Hein. He has a wonderful staff and they always remember my name. they treat you with huge respect and loving care.
Swedish Patient
He got me in very quickly to repair a fractured wrist, which I really appreciated.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein was professional, a great listener, and took great care of my hand and my concerns. He walked through all of the options and we spoke for a bit before determining the best path forward and were able to make a determination right in his office that this was not going to be a problem. I really appreciated his professionalism and personalization.
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein is a fabulous doctor. He is thorough and spends the time needed to take care of my medical needs.
Swedish Patient
This office hands down has been the most knowledgeable, friendly efficient doctors office that I have dealt with. I was 100 confident in the care I was going to receive and received!!! They get an A+ in my book!!!! Thank you!!!
Swedish Patient
Great staff and doctor.
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein was my hand surgeon at Polyclinic for trigger finger care. Incredible results.....always. He left the clinic, with no forward. I was devastated. Found a replacement doctor in Anacortes, who eventually did carpel tunnel and two trigger fingers (one surgery) with horrible results. Six months later, still in pain, I track down Dr Hein. He remembered me with a welcome back. I am totaly confident he will correct the problem and I so look forward to again being in his care.
Swedish Patient
Seeing this particular provider was very comfortable in all aspects.
Swedish Patient
Excellent interaction and care!
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Respectfully professional
Swedish Patient
He is good for me. Thank you.
Swedish Patient
Dr Christopher HEIN was excellent listener and very knowledgeable
Swedish Patient
Everyone was amazing!
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein and his team are phenomenal. While I hope I don't need to see them again anytime soon, should I need to I know I will be in kind, compassionate and incredibly skilled hands!!
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is the nicest doctor I've ever seen. He explains everything perfectly and listens carefully.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein made me feel "seen" about my complicated case. I've been trying so hard to find out what is wrong with me. He is the first provider to make me feel validated and like there will be answers and he will do whatever he can in his scope of practice to help. I was very impressed with his communication skills, his patient with me and listening to everything I said without rushing me. He treated me with respect and with that alone I left feeling better.
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein was very thorough in explanation of what was going on in my hand and the various ways to treat it, along with the pros and cons of each. He knows his field of medicine well and I felt confident in his care.
Swedish Patient
Excellent experience
Swedish Patient
Excellent office visit and treatment
Swedish Patient
Dr. Hein is an excellent doctor. He did surgery on my right hand at a different hospital 2 years ago. When I broke my wrist, I followed him to Swedish. He and his team are top notch! You are lucky to have him!!
Swedish Patient
My questions are answered completely, and I feel valued as a patient.
Swedish Patient
Very impressed with Dr. Hein. I was referred by Urgent Care and got right in. He was very relaxed and present during my visit. He clearly explained his findings and made sure the splint he recommended was applied correctly. I also arrived early and was immediately taken in for my appointment. Very impressed with the practice.
Swedish Patient
Everything was great!
Swedish Patient
I had a positive experience all around and very low wait time in the waiting room the doctor the staff And everyone at the front desk were wonderful. I'm looking forward to coming back.
Swedish Patient
Exceptional clarity in communication, and great efficiency.
Swedish Patient
Very caring
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein's compassion towards his patients is something that cannot be taught. He listens, never rushing through an appointment. All questions and options are discussed thoroughly. He's great!
Swedish Patient
My husband and I always had excellent servicesand results from Swedish. Thank you!
Swedish Patient
Dr was very easy to understand
Swedish Patient
Good doc and nurse
Swedish Patient
Everyone in the office was wonderful to interact with and incredibly kind and competent
Swedish Patient
Did not explain things in easy to understand. When asked for clarification to under what he was talking about, he reiterated the medical terminology. I felt he was inattentive and uncaring in regards to additional potential serious related symptoms.
Swedish Patient
Dr Hein and his staff are kind and helpful.
Swedish Patient
Conditions and Procedures
- Abnormalities Of The Arms
- Anti Inflammatory Medications
- Arm Arthritis
- Arm Fracture
- Arm Injury
- Arm Mass
- Arm Pain
- Arthralgia
- Arthritis
- Arthrogram
- Arthroscopy
- Avascular Necrosis Of The Arm
- Avascular Necrosis Of The Fingers
- Bicep Injury
- Bicep Tear
- Bone Cyst
- Bone Grafting
- Bone Mass
- Bone Surgery
- Buckle Fracture
- Bursitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
- Cartilage Injury
- Chondromalacia
- Clicking Elbow
- Closed Reduction And Manipulation
- Compartment Syndrome
- Compound Fracture
- Cortisone Injection
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Delayed Union
- Distal Radial Fracture
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Bone Spur
- Elbow Dislocation
- Elbow Fracture
- Elbow Injection
- Elbow Injury
- Elbow Pain
- Elbow Sprain
- Finger Arthritis
- Finger Dislocation
- Finger Fracture
- Forearm Fracture
- Fracture
- Fusion Arthrodesis
- Fusion Of Joint
- Galeazzi Fracture
- Growth Plate Fracture
- Growth Plate Injury
- Hand Arthritis
- Hand Injury
- Hand Tendon Repair
- Hemarthrosis
- Hypothenar Hammer Syndrome
- Infectious Arthritis
- Insufficiency Fracture
- Joint Dislocation
- Joint Effusion
- Joint Infection
- Joint Injection
- Joint Replacement
- Joint Replacement Arthroplasty
- Joint Sprain
- Joint Surgery Of Hand
- Joint Surgery Of The Wrist
- Joint Surgery Revision
- Joint Swelling
- Joint Warmth
- Ligament Injury
- Ligament Tear
- Malunion Fracture
- Median Nerve Entrapment At Elbow
- Microsurgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Of The Hand
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Of The Wrist
- Monteggia Fracture
- Muscle Injury
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Non Displaced Fracture
- Non Surgical Fracture Care
- Non Surgical Management Of Osteoarthritis
- Non-Displaced Fracture Of Radius
- Nonunion Fracture
- Olecranon Bursitis
- Orthopedic Infections
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteochondral Lesions
- Osteolysis
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteonecrosis
- Osteoplasty
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Prosthetic Joint Infection Of The Elbow
- Proximal Ulnar Fracture
- Radial Fracture
- Radial Head Fracture
- Radial Head Subluxation
- Radial Pseudarthrosis
- Repetitive Stress Injury
- Stress Fracture Of The Radius
- Stress Fractures
- Surgery For Arthritis
- Synovitis
- Tendon Injury
- Tendon Repair Surgery
- Tendonitis
- Tenodesis
- Tenosynovitis
- Thumb Dislocation
- Thumb Fracture
- Trigger Finger
- Trigger Thumb
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ulnar Fracture
- Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Wrist Arthritis
- Wrist Fracture
- Wrist Pain
- Wrist Sprain
- Wrist Surgery
Highly recommend. Really focused on what I had to say.
Swedish Patient