Dr. Cameron Egan, MD
Contact & Location
Seattle, WA 98122
Dr. Cameron Egan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Egan has performed 19 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#87 in Washington) and 11 knee replacements, for a combined total of 30 procedures.
In Washington, Dr. Egan performs below average in hip (19 vs 38 avg), below average in knee (11 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Egan's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (19 cases) and knee replacements (11 cases).
Seattle is home to 37 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Seattle area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Egan first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Egan's 19 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Egan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Egan
How does Dr. Egan's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Egan has performed 30 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Washington average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Egan ranks #133 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Egan perform?
Dr. Egan's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (19 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Egan in Seattle?
Yes. There are 37 orthopedic surgeons in Seattle in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Washington surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Egan represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Egan's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 30 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Egan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Egan's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (19 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Egan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Egan is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center.
How does Dr. Egan compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Seattle?
Among the 37 orthopedic surgeons in Seattle, Dr. Egan ranks #27 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Seattle has 142 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Egan practices?
Swedish Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Seattle, Washington
Dr. Egan's 30 Medicare procedures are below the Seattle average of 108. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Seattle.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathan Clabeaux | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Navin Fernando | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Frederick Lee | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sean Toomey | 109 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Laura Matsen | 106 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Calvin Schlepp | 101 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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