Proliance Surgery Center at Valley Varied
Timothy B. Alton, M.D.

Timothy B. Alton, M.D.

Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Timothy Alton is a dual-fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon dedicated to providing the highest level of orthopedic care to his patients. He specializes in minimally invasive, muscle sparing techniques for hip and knee replacement surgeries and uses innovative, state of the art technologies to optimize patient outcomes. Dr. Alton specializes in robotic knee replacements and anterior approach total hip replacements. He uses a muscle sparing sub-vastus approach for robotic total knee replacements and minimally invasive anterior total hip replacements leveraging advanced navigation technology to improve patient outcomes and experiences.

Dr. Alton serves as the medical director of the Joint Center at Valley Medical Center and is recognized as an innovative leader in minimally invasive joint replacement surgery locally, nationally and internationally.

Dr. Alton has published in national and international journals, written book chapters, and presented his research at domestic and international meetings. He also teaches hip and knee replacement techniques to other surgeons at national and international courses.

Recognized as a Top Doctor by Seattle Met magazine for four consecutive years since 2020 and honored as a 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor by Seattle Magazine, Dr. Alton is an esteemed surgeon recognized domestically and internationally as an innovative thought leader in hip and knee replacement.

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

Fellowship Training:

Orthopedic Traumatology and Fracture Care: Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA

Adult Reconstruction, Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN; Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, FL; William Barrett M.D. Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty

Board Certifications:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Residency Training:

University of Washington in Seattle, WA

Medical School:

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC

Professional Affiliations:

Member: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Member: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery

Member: Washington State Orthopedic Association

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Dr. Alton is a Seattle knee and hip doctor who specializes in the management of acute fractures, malunions and nonunions of the upper and lower extremity in addition to both primary and revision hip and knee replacements. Dr. Alton has a particular interest in direct anterior total hip replacement surgery and moving joint replacement surgery from the inpatient to outpatient setting. He practices at Proliance Orthopedic Associates in the Renton, Covington, and Maple Valley locations.