Dr. Scott E. Hormel, M.D., earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics. He then finished his fellowship at Stedman-Hawkins Clinic and Sports Medicine Research Foundation, Vail, CO. He is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He also has an award from Seattle Met Magazine’s Top Doc 2011.
Dr. Scott E. Hormel, M.D., earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics. He then finished his fellowship at Stedman-Hawkins Clinic and Sports Medicine Research Foundation, Vail, CO. He is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He also has an award from Seattle Met Magazine’s Top Doc 2011.
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Dr. Hormel is amazing! I had a very successful knee replacement 11 years ago and I returned to have the other knee replaced.
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Everyone was amazing
A+
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Really enjoyed my visit. Different outcome than I expected but that was more due to the nature of my refersl
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Wonderful experience very professional and capable. Feel very confident my injury will be taken care of. He’s helped me with previous injuries in the past so I’m returning patient. I would highly recommend him to others!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Scott is great. Thourogh and easy to communicate with.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Anytime you health is on the line, you hope that your doctor has empathy, confidence and knowledge.
Dr. Hormel sets the bar high for others. He is a good guy. I am happy he has accepted me as a patient.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent doctor!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Honest diagnostics, appointments are.alway on time and my knee surgery has never given me any problems in 5 yrs. 5 stars
(1 month ago)
May-2026
He’s a straight shooter and so easy to talk to. Never pushy on making one make a decision. It’s evident he likes what he is doing and is very skilled at it. I would always highly recommend him
to others.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
First time visiting Dr. Hormel. Excellent rapport and earned my trust right away. Straight, simple communication.
Dr. Scott E. Hormel, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty training in knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. Hormel earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed his residency at University of Washington Department of Orthopedics. He then finished his fellowship at Stedman-Hawkins Clinic and Sports Medicine Research Foundation, Vail, CO. He is also board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellow of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery. He also has an award from Seattle Met Magazine’s Top Doc 2011.
His practice is focused on the surgical treatment of injuries and sports-related conditions of the knee and shoulder. His goal is to return athletes and recreational athletics back to full athletic participation using both surgical and rehabilitative methods.
Dr. Hormel is a native of Bellevue, Washington. He has practiced for over 15 years with Orthopedic Physician Associates. He and his wife Shari have 4 children. He enjoys skiing, golf, woodworking and architecture. Dr. Hormel stays very active and involved in baseball and fast-pitch softball, coaching and helping to prevent and repair athletic injuries.
Dr. Hormel’s expertise is in: Knee and shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, sports injuries, knee replacements, cartilage regeneration and meniscal preservation.
Dr. Hormel is amazing! I had a very successful knee replacement 11 years ago and I returned to have the other knee replaced.
Everyone was amazing A+
Really enjoyed my visit. Different outcome than I expected but that was more due to the nature of my refersl
Wonderful experience very professional and capable. Feel very confident my injury will be taken care of. He’s helped me with previous injuries in the past so I’m returning patient. I would highly recommend him to others!
Dr. Scott is great. Thourogh and easy to communicate with.
Anytime you health is on the line, you hope that your doctor has empathy, confidence and knowledge. Dr. Hormel sets the bar high for others. He is a good guy. I am happy he has accepted me as a patient.
Excellent doctor!
Honest diagnostics, appointments are.alway on time and my knee surgery has never given me any problems in 5 yrs. 5 stars
He’s a straight shooter and so easy to talk to. Never pushy on making one make a decision. It’s evident he likes what he is doing and is very skilled at it. I would always highly recommend him to others.
First time visiting Dr. Hormel. Excellent rapport and earned my trust right away. Straight, simple communication.