About
Dr. Uel Hansen’s focus is total hip and total knee replacement surgery. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, he takes people with arthritis and tries to make them better by replacing their joints.
Dr. Hansen was serving as a medical platoon leader in the U.S. Army when he was accepted to medical school. The Army funded his medical school and his orthopedic training was with the military. Dr. Hansen spent six years taking care of the orthopedic needs of soldiers and their families. After completing his military obligation, he trained for a year in Chicago at Rush University Hospital. While there, he worked with world-renowned surgeons doing hip and knee replacements surgeries.
For Dr. Hansen, the most rewarding part of orthopedics is making a positive change in a patient’s life by improving their function. For him, the heart of orthopedics is helping people function better with less pain.
A family man, Dr. Hansen loves spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys being outside and working on outdoor projects. Having grown up on a farm, he appreciates the abundant agriculture produced in the Tri-Cities region. Dr. Hansen and his family are very grateful to be in the Tri Cities and happy to be a part of this community.
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgery Specialist
The focus of Dr. Hansen’s practice includes:
- Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacements
- Total Knee Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nonsurgical treatment of knee pain with cryoneurolysis (using iovera)
- Sports Medicine (Arthroscopy)
- Adult and Pediatric Fracture Care
Uel D. Hansen, MD Background & Accolades
Education
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biological and Irrigational Engineering, Utah State University, Logan UT
- Medical: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago IL
Training
- Orthopedic Surgery Residency: (Combined programs) William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX
- Fellowship: Adult Joint Reconstruction, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Professional Affiliations
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Certifications
- Fellow, American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Military Experience
- Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army
- Served with the 250th Forward Surgical Team in Afghanistan, 2010
- Decorations:
- Purple Heart Medal
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Expert Field Medical Badge
- Airborne Badge
Dr. Hansen listened to my concerns and took them seriously. I was very impressed and grateful for his professionalism and care.
Dr Hansen has performed two surgeries on my leg and he has The Best. His staff works like a fine tuned watch.
I’ve been a patient for several months and appreciate the friendly staff as I enter, the punctuality of the staff and appointment wait time is minimal. When needed, I receive follow up phone calls and they always encourage me to reach out with any questions or needs. I highly recommend Tri-City Orthopedics! Dr Hanson is my current doctor and he goes above and beyond to care for me.
Dr. Hansen is kind and compassionate. He takes the time to listen and explain everything and answers questions. Dr. Hansen seeks the best possible course of action for individual patient needs rather than just pushing for a surgery. He really took his time and evaluated my situation to give the best possible advice. I highly recommend Dr. Hansen to everyone.
I was very happy to have met up with Dr Hansen. I am relieved to feel this Dr is sincere to patient's questions and make you feel like I have a Dr that is very passionate and knowledgeable in his work to help the needs of the public.
I think Dr Hansen did a thorough exam with the knee and back X-rays. I am seeing the other Dr soon for back injections.
Receptionists were extremely friendly, professional, and helpful. The Dr came and got me himself for my appointment, as he didn't want to leave me waiting. Dr. Hansen was extremely professional, very easy to talk to, and seemed to have a great bedside manner. I was very comfortable in the office and would highly recommend to anyone.
Very professional environment and attitude. Really appreciate the time and expertise in keeping me up and moving. Larry
Dr. Hansen was thorough and kind. I felt respected and heard. I highly recommend him and Tri-Cities Orthopedics.
Dr Hansen is amazing! He really takes his time with you, discusses thoroughly your issue..performed my hip replacement and it turned out fantastic! He's very personable and friendly. He's an excellent doctor!
Dr. Hanson is a great doctor, he was very caring and listened to what I was saying. His office staff and surgery staff were fabulous in explaining what they were doing.
Very nice and professional he was able to look at the x-ray and identify the problem right away.
Dr Hanson is very kind and understanding. Great office visit experience once again! Thank you!!
Dr. Hanson is a wonderful Doctor, he explains the procedure in terms that I understand. He’s always kind and considerate
Everything was excellent from reception to nurses to Dr. Hanson for all my surgery needs. This is the place I will be. Thank you Dr. Hanson and nurses once again.
Very organized and efficient. He was very informative and great bedside manner.
Professional, Prompt & Efficient staff at TCO!!!…..Dr. Hansen no nonsense evaluation with a kind soul…..
Good bedside matter and told me exactly what was wrong. What I would need done
Dr. Hansen and his staff were very nice and listened to my concerns, I was able to have pre op x rays and bloodwork completed the same day without having to schedule additional appointments. All my questions were answered and I didn’t feel rushed.
Dr Hanson is a true professional. He has unique way of giving shots without you realizing you've had them! Their staff is friendly as well.
Dr Hansen has an amazing bed side manner and wants to actually figure out what's going on vs just an easy fix like a shot. He also lined me up with other doctors for a recent accidant I had. I am happy with the decision to go up to tricities ortho.
Easy appointment scheduling. Remarkably friendly staff. Appointment was 1:40 pm. We were out by 1:52pm and this included X-rays and time with the Dr. Very impressed.
Dr. Hansen is a highly skilled physician and surgeon with a very reassuring manner. We would never consider going to anyone else for our orthopedic knee issues
I would not let anyone treat me other than Dr. Hansen. Very helpful and explans things
The best "first visit" experience I can recall in a long time. This leaves me hopeful I will be able to resume my normal activities. Dr. Hansen has a very comforting demeanor, glad I was referred to him.
This was an initial visit for a recent issue. The staff was friendly and the visit was quick but thorough. Dr. Hansen listed a few option and I feel I have a path forward to resolving the issue.
Had a very successful knee replacement procedure and am on the mend with my new knee.
Amazing… Helpful ! I have had 2 Hip replacement surgeries done by Uel Hanson. Very successful and very Happy ! Now my right knee is give me pain and trouble working with mobility. Looking forward to this problem to be resolved. Dr. Uel Hanson is the very Best!🙏💯
I have an extensive orthopedic history of replacements and saw Dr. Hansen this morning for some answers. I found Dr. Hansen to be Profesional and Caring and highly recommended him. Thank you for making me comfortable. ;)
Dr. Hansen & the entire staff at Tri Cities Orthopedics are very professional, respectfull & knowledgeable.
Efficient medical professionals who listen. We have always had good outcomes at TCO. Dr. Hansen is very compasionate and explains complicated procedues thoroughly.
Dr. HANSEN was thorough with his examination and diagnosis. I have confidence he can help me with my severe knee pain
Dr. Hansen is an amazing doctor!! He did a total knee replacement, explained everything and his staff is just awesome!! I’m so happy with my results!
Visit was short, detailed and focused on x-rays taken at the clinic. Options were discussed and decisions were made based on what was seen on the x-rays. Confident that my treatment will be successful with Dr. Hansen.
I was very disappointed about my visit with Dr Hansen yesterday. He had walked into my room and said 2 sentences about my condition and started leaving the room. I had asked 3-4 questions about my condition for which he felt like he’s burdened and just provided short answers and left. All through out my appointment, he was in a hurry, I was not sure if he’s behind on the day! I felt like I wasted my time and money by visiting Dr Hansen.
did not address my specific problem. Suggested it was something else I know where my pain is, so I felt he ignored my comments on my problem.
Dr Hansen cares very much for his patients and their pain. Very personable. He did my left knee and I recovered very quickly. I trust him to do my right one soon. I recommend Dr Hansen 100%