Zachary Rockov MD

Orthopedic Trauma

Assistant Professor

325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104
Phone+1 206-520-5000

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Summary

Dr. Zachary Rockov is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic trauma based in Seattle, WA. After obtaining a BS in Physiology from the University of Arizona, Dr. Rockov completed medical training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, followed by a residency and chief residency in orthopaedic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. A fellowship in orthopaedic trauma was completed at UW Medicine/Harborview Medical Center, where Dr. Rockov is now an Assistant Professor. Dr. Rockov has contributed to research with several publications in reputable journals on topics including tibia fractures, ankle arthroplasty, and ankle fractures. Recognized with a Leo G. Rigler Award and membership in the Gold Humanism Honor Society and Alpha Omega Alpha, Dr. Rockov has demonstrated a commitment to academic and professional excellence.

Education & Training

UW Medicine/Harborview Medical CenterOrthopaedic Trauma, 2024 - 2025
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterChief Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2022 - 2024
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2019 - 2024
University of Arizona College of MedicineClass of 2019
University of ArizonaBS, Physiology , Magna Cum Laude, 2009 - 2013

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Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 2024 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Leo G. Rigler Award Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 2024
Outstanding Senior Award for Distinguished Academic Achievement The University of Arizona-College of Medicine-Tucson, 2019
Gold Humanism Honor Society Arnold P. Gold Foundation, 2018

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Care Controversies: Proximal Tibia Fracture in a 29-Year-Old Woman: Locked Lateral Plating Versus Intramedullary Nailing.
Zachary A Rockov, Erika Roddy
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2026-02-01
Trajectory of Recovery Following Total Ankle Arthroplasty Using Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS).
Andres Piscoya, Callie Liu, Stephanie Chen, Zachary Rockov, Brett Ewing
Foot & Ankle International. 2025-08-01
2 citations
Mid to long term follow up of early weightbearing after open reduction internal fixation of ankle fractures.
Zachary A Rockov, Ryan A Finkel, Sohaib Z Hashmi, Connor T Byrne, Evan D Nigh
Injury. 2025-02-01

Abstracts/Posters

Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty for Arthrofibrosis Improves Range of Motion
Zachary Rockov, Connor Byrne, Randon Zahlout, Andrew Spitzer, Guy Paiement, Brad Penenberg, Sean Rajaee, Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, 2021
Mini-Fragment vs. Pre-Contoured Plate Fixation for Diaphyseal Clavicle Fractures
Zachary Rockov, Sohaib Hashmi, Amit Pujari, John Garlich, Samuel Stephenson, Charles Moon, Carol Lin, Michael Stone, Milton Little, Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, 2021
Early versus Delayed Weightbearing After ORIF of Unstable Ankle Fractures
Zachary Rockov, Evan Nigh, Jonathan Garfinkel, Naudereh Noori, Jeremy Chan, Amit Pujari, Connor Byrne, Sohaib Hashmi, Mark Vrahas, Carol Lin, Charles Moon, Milton Little, Western Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting, 2021