Brett Mulawka, M.D.
Phone: 509-465-1300
- Office: North Spokane Clinic
- Fax: 509-465-1313
- Office: Downtown Spokane Clinic
- Fax: 509-624-9179
- Office: The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
- Fax: 509-747-7838
Physician Assistant
Dr. Brett Mulawka completed his fellowship training at Harvard in adult reconstruction. He is specialized in primary and complex total hip and knee replacement. He has interests in minimally invasive surgical techniques, partial and total knee replacements, outpatient joint replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, and trauma.
Dr. Mulawka (pronounced Ma-law-ka) has undergone extensive training with complex total joint replacement and revision total hip and knee replacements. He is proficient with multiple surgical approaches to the hip, including direct anterior, direct superior, direct lateral, and posterior. He utilizes the newest techniques in joint replacement including computer and robotic-assisted surgery as well as minimally invasive techniques.
While pursuing his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin- Madison, Dr. Mulawka worked in stem cell research and engineering. Dr. Mulawka then completed his medical school training at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
During his residency at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, Dr. Mulawka was exposed to complex trauma and extensive total joint replacements. He published and presented on traumatic injuries to the upper extremity, robotic-assisted surgery, and the current status of the opioid crisis.
Dr. Mulawka excelled during his fellowship at Harvard in adult reconstruction. His time at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital exposed him to a world-class institution and referral network of partial and total joint replacements in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. He was appointed the position of junior faculty during his fellowship year.
When not seeing patients for reconstruction or trauma-related injuries, Dr. Mulawka enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Adrien, and Son, Dylan. He enjoys mountain biking, skiing, playing the guitar, and reading.
Learn more about Dr. Mulawka and his active lifestyle.
Qualifications
Undergraduate
University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI, 2003-2008
Medical School
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN, 2009-2013
Internship
University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Albuquerque, NM, 2013-2014
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Albuquerque, NM, 2014-2018
Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 2018-2019
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
MultiCare Deaconess Hospital
MultiCare Valley Hospital
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
Providence Holy Family Hospital
The Orthopaedic Surgery Center
Medical Interests
Primary and Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty
Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty
Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Orthopaedic Trauma
Robotic Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery (Mako certified)
Honors
Orthopaedic Resident Academic Achievement of the Year Recipient, 2017
AOA Resident Leadership Forum Representative, 2017
Patient Reviews
"Dr Brett Mulawka is an amazing surgeon. He shows a lot of care in his work. I had two total knee replacements. Amazing how this may sound, you can barely see my scars. My sister had two total knee replacements from another doctor and her scars are awful. So I highly recommend Dr Mulawka. His bedside manners are amazing as he shows a lot of care and has called me at home to see how I’m doing. Don’t be afraid to get this procedure done his staff is with you all the way they make it so easy and organized that you feel very at ease. Good luck to anybody that is considering this with Dr Mulawka."
"Fantastic experience with Dr. Brett Mulawka and Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists. Dr. Mulawka did an incredible job with my total knee replacement on my left knee. My recovery was much faster than I was told to expect. And the pain was less than what others who had knee replacements warned me about. I followed NWOS’ proactive pain management instructions exactly and very seldom had pain that was more than annoying. I highly recommend Dr. Mulawka and NWOS."
"I had a total right hip replacement. Dr Mulawka and his team were remarkable. The surgery went well and the post op team were awesome. If you need the surgery I would strongly recommend Dr Mulawka at his team at NWOS."
"Total hip replacement. Everybody I had contact with was very caring and made sure I was comfortable and informed through out the whole process."
"I was very impressed with the staff and with Dr. Mulawka. They were on time and I didn’t feel rushed during my appointment. This was the first time I met Dr. Mulawka and he introduced himself using his first name, and I felt very relaxed and welcomed. He listened to my concerns, shared his opinions and referred me to a physical therapist. If my hip continues to have problems, I will definitely be returning to see him."
"Dr. Mulawka is very personable and took the time to answer all the questions. Every interaction was positive with everyone at NWOS. I have a certainty that my new hip will meet my expectations. I also have to call out the anesthetist... this is first procedure where I was not horribly nauseated. I came out of recovery feeling pretty good!"