Samuel S. Koo, MD, MPH
About Samuel S. Koo, MD, MPH
Located in Seattle and Kirkland, Washington, Dr. Samuel Koo MD MPH heads a focused orthopedic practice that specializes exclusively in shoulder care. Serving patients from Seattle, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue and surrounding communities, the practice positions itself as the premier destination for shoulder health in the Pacific Northwest. The team delivers a blend of non‑surgical and minimally invasive surgical options, emphasizing regenerative orthopedics and non‑surgical joint pain relief. Patients benefit from ultrasound‑guided PRP injections and cortisone shots to address rotator cuff tendinitis, impingement, bursitis and other shoulder pathologies, while advanced arthroscopic techniques such as rotator cuff repair, subacromial decompression, labral tear repair and Bankart repair provide precise surgical solutions. Physical therapy and structured post‑op protocols support recovery and long‑term function. Dr. Koo is a board‑certified shoulder surgeon who completed an arthroscopic shoulder fellowship with Dr. Stephen Burkhart and holds a Master of Public Health from Northwestern University. He has earned multiple Top Doctor awards from Seattle Met and Seattle Magazine, and performs over 375 shoulder surgeries each year. The practice is affiliated with Evergreen Health Medical Center and works with a network of physical therapists throughout Seattle, reinforcing its reputation for high‑volume, evidence‑based shoulder care.