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Dr. Douglas Hanel, MD

Dr. Douglas Hanel, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Hanel, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1977. He is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Tuesday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Thursday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Friday

8:30 am
to
4:30 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
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908 Jefferson St
Seattle, WA 98104

Locations

Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center at Harborview Medical Center

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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
New Patient?
(206) 829-4211

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hanel is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake Seattle, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Hanel specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Hanel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hanel

4.2

18 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tiffany Garrett – Jan 04, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Christine Lewis – Sep 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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Profit maker in charge of elbow and hands in WA – Nov 24, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Douglas Hanel, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Seattle, WA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY / HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER in 1977. He is affiliated with UW Medical Center-Montlake. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

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  • Saint Louis University / Health Sciences Center

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UW Medical Center-Montlake

    1959 NE Pacific St
    Seattle, WA 98195
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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