Samuel S. Koo, MD, MPH
Shoulder Specialist in Kirkland, WA
Seattle’s Leading Shoulder Specialist
Education
Fellowship – Arthroscopic Shoulder Fellowship with Dr. Stephen Burkhart, San Antonio, TX
Residency – Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Masters of Public Health – Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Medical School – Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Memberships
Dr. Samuel Koo, MD, MPH is a board-certified physician and surgeon specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder surgery, complex open shoulder surgery, trauma and fracture care. Dr. Koo is an authority on treating shoulder problems to help patients resume an active lifestyle as quickly as possible. He trained with Dr. Stephen Burkhart, the world’s foremost expert in minimally invasive shoulder surgery. Dr. Koo is licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the state of Washington and sees patients from Kirkland, Seattle, Redmond, Bellevue, and the surrounding areas.
Focus
- Arthroscopic shoulder specialist
- Complex open shoulder surgery
- Total shoulder replacement
- Reverse total shoulder replacement
- Advanced arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Large to massive rotator cuff tears
- Complex labral tears
- Bone graft for chronic instability
- Revision arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Trauma and fracture care and surgery
Awards and Recognition
- Patients’ Choice Award 2014 & 2015
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition 2014 & 2015
- On-Time Doctor Award 2014 & 2015
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Top Doc 2014-2021 – Seattle Met
- Top Doc 2014-2018 – Seattle Magazine
- Castle Connelly Top Doctors 2015-2023
- America’s Most Honored Doctors 2021
Board Certification
A message from Dr. Koo
“I believe all surgeons must have two essential qualities: integrity and empathy. To me, integrity means treating each patient as if I were caring for my wife or children. Family is important to me.
Integrity means offering the highest quality of care available. I am an expert in arthroscopic (minimally invasive) shoulder surgery, but I will not recommend surgery unless all non-operative solutions have been explored and exhausted. The shoulder is an extremely fascinating joint with lots of moving parts. As such, injuries are common and often complex. Over the last few years, there have been dramatic improvements in the way we treat shoulder pathology. We are now able to perform most shoulder surgeries using arthroscopic techniques (small incisions) that are at least as good, if not better than, the open (larger incisions) procedures of the past.
Having trained with the world’s expert in minimally invasive shoulder surgery, the care and technical expertise you will receive is cutting-edge and based on the best available research for various shoulder ailments (rotator cuff tears, labral tears and instability, etc.). I am always actively looking for new ways to improve my surgical/nonsurgical treatment methods to help my patients regain their active lifestyle.
Lastly, surgeons are often not associated with empathy. This is unfortunate, because we are in the ideal position to support patients as they recover from difficult procedures. In my practice, your questions will be heard and answered promptly. By working together we can optimize the patient experience and maximize your health and well-being.”
Meet Dr. Koo
Patient Testimonials
Schedule a Consultation in Kirkland
You don’t have to live with shoulder pain. If you’re tired of dealing with shoulder pain in the Seattle area, Dr. Samuel Koo may be able to help. Dr. Koo has years of experience helping patients with shoulder pain from Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Bothell, and the surrounding areas, and he may be able to help you, too! Contact us today to schedule your consultation.