Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert. He graduated from George Washington Medical School. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, and a fellowship in reconstructive shoulder surgery with Dr. Charles A. Rockwood Jr. at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert. He graduated from George Washington Medical School. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, and a fellowship in reconstructive shoulder surgery with Dr. Charles A. Rockwood Jr. at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
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Very caring doctor. Down to earth, listens well, never rushes and has OCD about his surgeries and results which is something a patient wants to have in his surgeon.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I always appreciate an appt with Dr Basamania. He takes the time to answer my questions often about my shoulder that has AVN that he did surgery on in 2013. He also provided his personal experience with elbow tendonitis which I learned was the cause of pain I experienced recently. I always feel relief because my concerns are addressed.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Since my very first visit with Dr Basamania, he and his staff have taken care of my orthopedic needs with the highest degree of knowledge, skill, professionalism, and compassion. This medical practice is the best.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
One of the most compassionate person I have every met. And he's A+ in his profession.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Dr Basamania and his assistant, Abby I informative and efficient. Couldn’t find a better team.
(3 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Superb physician! I highly recommend Dr. Basamania.
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great communicator!
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
I appreciate that the Doc comes over to Poulsbo so those of us living on the peninsula don’t have to come into Seattle!
This Dr. listens. A practical person whom I would recommend.
(2 months ago)
Feb-2026
Besides being a gifted and skilled surgeon, Dr. Basamania is a great communicator, and a very kind and considerate person. He is an asset to the medical profession and his specialty. There are not adequate wordxx so to praise him..
(2 months ago)
Jan-2026
I appreciate his knowledge, and the fact he underwent the same shoulder surgery himself that he so effectively performed on me.
Dr. Carl Basamania is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and internationally recognized expert in shoulder replacement surgery and the treatment of clavicle fractures. Dr. Basamania performed the first Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in the US in 2003 and continues to perform over 500 shoulder surgeries each year. He helped develop an innovative, minimally invasive technique for repairing both new and poorly healed clavicle fractures which significantly decreases complications and greatly improves patient outcomes. Dr. Basamania has been featured in the National Geographic special entitled “The Incredible Human Body” and has been a guest on CBS’s “The Doctors”.
Actively involved with clinical research, Dr. Basamania has contributed chapters to more than 17 orthopedic text books and has written over 30 peer reviewed articles. He is an editorial reviewer for The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and continues to lecture both nationally and internationally having lectured in over 25 countries. He is a senior design consultant for Depuy Synthes and holds multiple patents on various orthopedic devices and instruments.
Dr. Basamania is a world renowned expert in shoulder surgery. After graduating from George Washington Medical School, Dr. Basamania began his career in the US Military. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA, and a fellowship in reconstructive shoulder surgery with Dr. Charles A. Rockwood Jr. at the University of Texas in San Antonio. After training, Dr. Basamania was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC where he was named Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and worked with the Army’s Delta Force as their designated orthopedic surgeon. In addition to multiple military decorations, he has been the only physician in the military to receive both the Surgeon General’s Physician Recognition Award and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Physician Recognition Award.
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Very caring doctor. Down to earth, listens well, never rushes and has OCD about his surgeries and results which is something a patient wants to have in his surgeon.
I always appreciate an appt with Dr Basamania. He takes the time to answer my questions often about my shoulder that has AVN that he did surgery on in 2013. He also provided his personal experience with elbow tendonitis which I learned was the cause of pain I experienced recently. I always feel relief because my concerns are addressed.
Since my very first visit with Dr Basamania, he and his staff have taken care of my orthopedic needs with the highest degree of knowledge, skill, professionalism, and compassion. This medical practice is the best.
One of the most compassionate person I have every met. And he's A+ in his profession.
Dr Basamania and his assistant, Abby I informative and efficient. Couldn’t find a better team.
Superb physician! I highly recommend Dr. Basamania.
Great communicator!
I appreciate that the Doc comes over to Poulsbo so those of us living on the peninsula don’t have to come into Seattle! This Dr. listens. A practical person whom I would recommend.
Besides being a gifted and skilled surgeon, Dr. Basamania is a great communicator, and a very kind and considerate person. He is an asset to the medical profession and his specialty. There are not adequate wordxx so to praise him..
I appreciate his knowledge, and the fact he underwent the same shoulder surgery himself that he so effectively performed on me.