Sean D. Toomey, MD

Dr. Toomey’s practice includes the treatment of general surgical and nonsurgical musculoskeletal conditions, with particular interest and specialized training in hip and knee reconstruction and replacement surgery.

Dr. Sean Toomey is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He performs over 300 hip and knee replacement procedures each year. He is actively involved in clinical research on alternative bearings for hip replacement surgery, and newer more innovative designs of knee replacement, including performing the first Robotic Assisted knee replacement in Seattle. Dr. Toomey has published research in peer-reviewed journals and has given lectures on joint replacement topics both nationally and internationally. Dr. Toomey is committed to using the best techniques available for patients today, while working to improve 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. Sean Toomey, formerly the Assistant Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Swedish Medical Center, was instrumental in contributing to the clinical and operational design of Swedish Orthopedic Institute in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Toomey is an avid soccer player, and played collegiately for the University of Notre Dame. He now enjoys coaching his kids playing soccer, as well as teaching them to snow ski.

Hospital Affiliations:
Swedish Medical Center

Professional Affiliations:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)

Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Residency:
Union Memorial Hospital; Johns Hopkins University;
University of Maryland, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD

Medical School:
Loyola University, Chicago

Fellowship:
Anderson Engh Orthopedic Research Institute, Alexandria, VA

Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopedic Physician Associates