Dr. Theodore Wagner

Professor

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Biography

Theodore Wagner is a Clinical Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington specializing in spine surgery. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and his medical degree from Temple Medical School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wagner completed his General Surgery internship at Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal and his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Washington. Following this, he underwent a Spine Fellowship at the University of Hong Kong. Over his extensive career, he has worked as a surgeon in the U.S. Navy and in private practice before joining the faculty at UW. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and emphasizes a patient care philosophy focused on educating patients about spinal pathologies and the surgical process. His clinical interests include biological spine disk regeneration, scoliosis, spine trauma, and degeneration. He is actively involved in research on spinal tissue regeneration and outcomes surgery for spinal deformities.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor Emeritus

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Specializing in spine surgery and contributing to orthopedic education and patient care.

Adjunct Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Washington School of Medicine • Seattle, WA

Teaching in the Department of Neurological 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
Application Checklist
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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.