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Dr. Craig McAllister, MD

Dr. Craig McAllister, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Craig McAllister, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Edmonds, WA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Evergreenhealth Medical Center-Kirkland and Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 51 reviews 4 Star Rating (51 reviews)

The Everett Clinic Director of Hip and Knee Replacement

21401 72nd Ave W Edmonds, WA 98026

Make an Appointment

(425) 339-5447

Hospital Highlight

Dr. McAllister is affiliated with Evergreenhealth Medical Center-Kirkland Kirkland, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. McAllister specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. McAllister's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McAllister

4.0

51 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
73%
73%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 13, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gayle KOsydar – Oct 22, 2019
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Emmy Morris – Sep 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Kristi M in Bothell, WA – Oct 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Melissa in Kennewick, WA – Feb 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Linda in Bothell, WA – Jan 20, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Carol in Arlington, WA – Jan 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Kevin M. in Woodinville, WA – Dec 16, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Robert Ayers in Kirkland, WA – Nov 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Herbert L G Knowles in Hailey, ID – Oct 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim D. in Bellingham, WA – Oct 16, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Kirkland, WA – Sep 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Steve H in Bothell, WA – Sep 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
NANCY R in Seattle, WA – Sep 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Stephen Jensen in Bothell, WA – Aug 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lori in Bothell, WA – Aug 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra Judd in Seattle, WA – Jul 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Lydia Vereide in Kirkland, WA – Jul 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Janet A in Arlington, WA – Jul 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Bellevue, WA – Apr 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Craig McAllister, MD is in private practice in Kirkland, Washington. He is a fellowship trained, sub-specialist in hip and knee surgery and a respected authority in complex adult joint reconstruction, total joint replacement, and arthroscopy of...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Cleveland Clinic Special Fellow In Hip & Knee Replacement

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Montefiore Medical Center Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • Seattle University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

The Everett Clinic Director of Hip and Knee Replacement

The Everett Clinic Edmonds Specialty Center21401 72nd Ave W Edmonds, WA 98026
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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The Everett Clinic Kirkland Specialty Center12911 120th Ave NE Kirkland, WA 98034
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Evergreenhealth Medical Center-Kirkland

    12040 NE 128th St
    Kirkland, WA 98034
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Valley Medical Center

    400 S 43rd St
    Renton, WA 98055
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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