James Schlenker, MD

Dr. James Schlenker specializes in orthopedic surgery with advanced training in hand and microvascular surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle, followed by a general surgery residency at the same institution in 2004. Dr. Schlenker then pursued additional training through a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency in Boston, completing it in 2007, and further specialized with a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the University of Washington in 2008. He holds certifications from both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Schlenker speaks English.

Dr. Schlenker practices at Virginia Mason Medical Center and Saint Anne Hospital in Seattle, Washington. His expertise focuses on treating complex conditions including melanoma, carpal tunnel syndrome, and stenosing tenosynovitis. He performs specialized procedures such as melanoma skin …cancer excision and removal of nonmelanoma skin cancers. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality care.