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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Excellent service. Great bedside manners. He took his time with my husband and explained things well. He is very thorough. Awesome staff also.
Sep-2025
He’s the best
Very professional and knowledgeable
Sep-2025
Dr.Khalfayan is an amazing person who cares for his patients and goes above and beyond to help them. A truly talented person and is an amazing Dr.
I can’t say enough great things about him. Such a special person
Sep-2025
Day one post op. Whole experience from start to today as fabulous. Couldn't ask for a better surgeon to work with.
Sep-2025
The best
Aug-2025
Best arm doc by far. Has worked with both my kids.
Aug-2025
Always knowledgeable kind and efficient
Aug-2025
Dr. Khalfayan was amazing. He put in a ton of extra work advocating for me (L&I had denied my surgery). He is professional and kind. I can’t thank him and his team enough!
Aug-2025
Thorough diagnostic evaluation and patient education. Thank you!
Aug-2025
Dr. Khalfayan was kind, professional, and carried a humble sense of humor that instantly put me at ease. I came in feeling nervous about a possible injury, but he quickly reassured me through his calm demeanor and clear communication. He was efficient yet thorough, making sure I felt heard and understood. I left with a clear plan for the next steps and complete confidence in his care.
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.
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Excellent service. Great bedside manners. He took his time with my husband and explained things well. He is very thorough. Awesome staff also.
He’s the best Very professional and knowledgeable
Dr.Khalfayan is an amazing person who cares for his patients and goes above and beyond to help them. A truly talented person and is an amazing Dr. I can’t say enough great things about him. Such a special person
Day one post op. Whole experience from start to today as fabulous. Couldn't ask for a better surgeon to work with.
The best
Best arm doc by far. Has worked with both my kids.
Always knowledgeable kind and efficient
Dr. Khalfayan was amazing. He put in a ton of extra work advocating for me (L&I had denied my surgery). He is professional and kind. I can’t thank him and his team enough!
Thorough diagnostic evaluation and patient education. Thank you!
Dr. Khalfayan was kind, professional, and carried a humble sense of humor that instantly put me at ease. I came in feeling nervous about a possible injury, but he quickly reassured me through his calm demeanor and clear communication. He was efficient yet thorough, making sure I felt heard and understood. I left with a clear plan for the next steps and complete confidence in his care.