William D Lack MD
Orthopedic Trauma
Associate Professor, University of Washington
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11011 Meridian Ave NSeattle, WA 98133
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Summary
- Dr. William Lack is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Seattle, WA, specializing in orthopedic trauma. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 2012, followed by a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Carolinas Medical Center in 2013. A graduate of Harvard Medical School's class of 2007, he is currently employed at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System and the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Lack has extensively published research regarding orthopaedic traumatology, contributing to the field through retrospective and prospective clinical studies and via translational biomechanical research.
Education & Training
Carolinas Medical CenterFellowship, Orthopaedic Trauma, 2012 - 2013
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007 - 2012
Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2007
University of IowaBS, Biomedical Engineering, Graduate with Honors, 1998 - 2002
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2018 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2013 - 2020
NC State Medical License 2012 - 2014
IA State Medical License 2007 - 2012
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Efficacy and limitations of a web-based native adult knee septic arthritis calculator in urban trauma care.Ryan P Serbin, Joseph Burger, Susan Odum, Calvin Chandler, Sarah Welch
OTA International. 2026-09-01 - AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria Summary: Treatment of Mid-Shaft Clavicle Fractures.William D Lack, Omkar Baxi, Henry Bone Ellis Jr, Barbara Krause, Jayson Murray
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2026-08-20 - In Vivo Assessment of Distal Femur Fracture Motion via Weightbearing CT.William D Lack, William R Ledoux, Nick Entress, William Crutcher, Scott Telfer
Journal of Orthopaedic Research. 2026-06-01
Press Mentions
Should Paramedics Be Allowed to Give Antibiotics to Trauma Victims?February 24th, 2015
Grant Support
- The VHA SARC Decision Support Tool: Septic Arthritis Risk Calculation forthe Native KneeVA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2026–2029
- Leveraging In Vivo Motion Assessment: Investigating the Impact of Fixation and Fracture Pattern on HealingVA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM2026–2029
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