Dr. Douglas Hanel

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Douglas P. Hanel is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Washington. He completed his medical degree at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and underwent residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Saint Louis University Hospitals. Following his residency, he completed a fellowship in Hand Surgery at the University of Louisville. Dr. Hanel has a rich history of experience in hand surgery and has served in various prominent roles, including as an Assistant Professor and co-director of the Hand Surgery Fellowship Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His clinical interests focus on hand and wrist problems, congenital hand defects, and conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis of the upper extremities. He is also involved in the Pediatric Hand Surgery Program at Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Hanel's research centers on outcomes related to hand trauma and methods of treating hand injuries, aiming to improve patient care in the field of upper extremity trauma. His expertise includes developing new techniques for the emergency treatment of various hand injuries, contributing significantly to advancements in this sub-specialty of orthopaedic surgery.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1992-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Professor Emeritus in the Department of Orthopaedics specializing in hand surgery.

Assistant Professor

1985-01-01 — 1988-01-01

St. Louis University • St. Louis, MO

Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics.

Associate Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Joined the Hand Surgery Service as Associate Professor.

Co-Director of Hand Surgery Fellowship Program

1988-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Medical College of Wisconsin •

Co-Director of the fellowship program focused on hand surgery.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.