Edward E Almquist MD

Born November 4, 1935, Seattle, WA

Attended Franklin High School, University of Washington

Graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Washington Medical School,1961

General Surgery Residence, University of Rochester and U.S. Air Force

Orthopedic Training, University of Washington

Hand Surgery Fellowship, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

Director of Hand Surgery, University of Washington (10 years)

Director of Children’s Hand Surgery, Seattle Children’s Hospital (30 years)

Clinical Professor of Orthopedics, University of Washington

Board Certified in Orthopedics, Member of American Society of Surgery of Hands

Founding Member and Past-President, Peripheral Nerve Society

Chief of Staff, Seattle Children’s Hospital

Founder of Seattle Hand Surgery Clinic

Past-President of Medical Alumni, University of Washington

Associate Editor, Peripheral Nerve Journal

Associate editor Journal of Hand Surgery

Author of 23 scientific journal articles

Author of nine books and/or chapters in scientific books

Gave 39 national and international presentations

Five-time visiting Professor, nationally and internationally

Developed four new operative procedures

Retired, 2000