Dr. E. Edward Khalfayan, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine. Dr. Khalfayan’s earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Oakland Naval Regional Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery. He then finished his fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at University of Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital. He is certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and many more.
Dr. E. Edward Khalfayan, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine. Dr. Khalfayan’s earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Oakland Naval Regional Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery. He then finished his fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at University of Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital. He is certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and many more.
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I had a complex meniscectomy and meniscus repair surgery almost a year ago.
Dr Khalfayan is an excellent surgeon with an incredibly rare, unhurried bedside manner. At every appointment, he takes the the time to explain things till I was satisfied.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Thankful for great job
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr K is awesome, knowledgeable, and very thorough with his care.
(2 months ago)
Apr-2026
Very knowledgeable and multiple options provided as treatment.
(2 months ago)
Apr-2026
I'm very excited to get my shoulder taken care of and I know i'm in the right place with the right doctor.
(3 months ago)
Apr-2026
Best in class! Excellent in all aspects of what we need in a healthcare provider.
(3 months ago)
Apr-2026
So knowledgeable. Good explanations. Dr K's treated friends and family with great results.
(3 months ago)
Mar-2026
I had led a very competitive life of sports and physical labor that has taken its toll on my body resulting in 15 surgeries. Dr. K is by far and away the best experience I have ever had. I would enthusiastically recommend Dr. Khalfayan and his staff at OPA to anyone.
(3 months ago)
Mar-2026
I have worked with Dr. Khalfayan over several years. He is thorough and very knowledgable.
(3 months ago)
Mar-2026
I’ve been very impressed by Dr Khalfayan’s professionalism and thorough assessment and surgical work. Based on his repair of my rotator cuff and my fast healing so far, I would consider him to be one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Seattle!
Dr. E. Edward Khalfayan, M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon, specializing in sports medicine, who the region’s professional athletes trust and rely on. Dr. Khalfayan’s earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine, and completed his residency at Oakland Naval Regional Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery. He then finished his fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at University of Philadelphia, Graduate Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and many more. He has been an orthopedic team physician for the Seattle Seahawks since 1996 and for the Seattle Mariners since 2006. Dr. Khalfayan is one of two orthopedic surgeons in the US who are head team physicians for both an NFL and an MLB team.
Dr. Khalfayan’s extensive experience with football and baseball injuries provides him with unique skills and knowledge that he uses in his private practice. He takes care of more professional athletes than any other orthopedist in the Northwest and provides the same level of care to his patients.
To read more about Dr. Khalfayan and his practice visit his website: http://www.drkhalfayan.com/
Dr. Khalfayan’s expertise is in: Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and ankle; anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; arthroscopic rotator cuff and labral repair of the shoulder; ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction of the elbow (Tommy John surgery) and Platelet Rich Plasma injections.
I had a complex meniscectomy and meniscus repair surgery almost a year ago. Dr Khalfayan is an excellent surgeon with an incredibly rare, unhurried bedside manner. At every appointment, he takes the the time to explain things till I was satisfied.
Thankful for great job
Dr K is awesome, knowledgeable, and very thorough with his care.
Very knowledgeable and multiple options provided as treatment.
I'm very excited to get my shoulder taken care of and I know i'm in the right place with the right doctor.
Best in class! Excellent in all aspects of what we need in a healthcare provider.
So knowledgeable. Good explanations. Dr K's treated friends and family with great results.
I had led a very competitive life of sports and physical labor that has taken its toll on my body resulting in 15 surgeries. Dr. K is by far and away the best experience I have ever had. I would enthusiastically recommend Dr. Khalfayan and his staff at OPA to anyone.
I have worked with Dr. Khalfayan over several years. He is thorough and very knowledgable.
I’ve been very impressed by Dr Khalfayan’s professionalism and thorough assessment and surgical work. Based on his repair of my rotator cuff and my fast healing so far, I would consider him to be one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Seattle!