Faculty
Bio
I listen to my patient's needs and help them understand their injury or musculoskeletal disease. I believe it is important to match my patient's expectations with my ability to help. I work with my patients to set their own goals for fitness and health.
Expertise
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Awards & Recognition
- Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctors": 2014, 2020
- Minnesota Monthly Magazine "Best Doctors for Women:" 2011, 2014
- Best Doctors in America®: 2007-2010, 2011-2012, 2013
- Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors: 2008, 2012-2015, 2020
- President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: 1994-2001
- American Academy of Family Physicians Teaching Certificate (Division of Family Practice): 1993-1994
- Sports Hall of Fame (elected), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY: 1992
- Merle Spurrier Award (Athletic Contribution Award), University of Rochester, Rochester, NY: 1974
- Honored on Medical School's Wall of Scholarship for achieving more than 1,000 citations of her paper "Knee Injury Patterns Among Men and Women in Collegiate Basketball and Soccer:" 2018
Publications
View Dr. Arendt's Publications on PubMed
Professional Associations
- Medical Director, Inpatient Orthopedic Ward, University of Minnesota: 2007-Present
- Vice-Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota: 2003-Present
- University of Minnesota Physicians Board Member: 2010-2015
- Clinical Practice Committee: 2006-Present
- President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports: 1994-2001
Research Summary
Research Interests
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Patella
- Patellar Dislocation
- Joint Instability
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Deformity
- Kneecap Arthritis
Clinical Summary
Dr. Arendt is professor and vice-chair in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and is a faculty advisor for medical students. Dr. Arendt serves on the Editorial Boards of Knee and Shoulder in Sports and Trauma, British Journal of Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics Today, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review, and the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Interests
Patellofemoral dislocations (kneecap dislocations); Sports medicine; Knee arthroplasty (joint replacement); Knee reconstruction; Knee ligament reconstruction; Knee cartilage repair; Disease and injury of the kneecap joint; ACL injuries in females
Hospital Privileges
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Contact
Administrative Contact
Carol Skaja-Jacobsen
612-626-9472
cskajaja@umn.edu
Fax: 612-273-7959
Clinic Information
M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center
909 Fulton Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Orthopedic Surgery (4th Floor) | (612) 672-7100
Mailing Address
University of Minnesota
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2450 Riverside Avenue South
Suite R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Bio
I am committed to providing compassionate and excellent care to my patients based on sound medical knowledge, good clinical judgement, and experience. I am a critical thinker who believes that the key to good patient outcomes and great satisfaction is effective communication and mutual trust between the patient and the physician. My ultimate goal from every encounter is shared decision-making and a treatment plan that incorporates the patient's needs, preferences, and beliefs.
Expertise
- Total Joint Reconstruction
- Orthopedic Trauma
Professional Associations
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- AO Trauma
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Clinical Summary
Khalid Azzam, MD, is an assistant professor and orthopedic surgeon with expertise in hip and knee replacement as well as surgical fixation of bone fractures. While working in a hip and knee replacement research laboratory, Dr. Azzam developed a special interest in the field of adult reconstruction and research measuring the success of these procedures. He wrote book chapters and published more than a dozen peer-reviewed articles during his time there, and later went on to complete orthopedic residency training at the University of Nebraska.
He moved to Chicago, IL, to enhance his knowledge and skills by working with the experts in the field of hip and knee replacement at Rush University Hospital. His passion for learning and desire to challenge himself motivated him to complete a second fellowship, this time focusing on surgery for bone fractures and injuries. Dr. Azzam continues to maintain a practice that combines orthopedic trauma with total and partial hip and knee replacement as well as revision hip and knee reconstruction surgery.
Contact
Administrative Contact
Michelle Norring
651-254-1513
Michelle.K.Norring@HealthPartners.com
Mailing Address
Regions Hospital
640 Jackson Street
Mail Stop 11503L
St. Paul, MN 55101
Bio
Dr. Cheng is the Mairs Family Professor Endowed Chair and specializes in orthopedic oncology (bone and soft tissue tumors) and adult reconstructive surgery (joint replacement). His research focuses on soft tissue tumors and sarcomas, bone tumors, osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis), and joint replacement. He is the director of the University of Minnesota's Adult Reconstructive Fellowship Program.
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For My Patients: Adult Reconstruction FAQs
Expertise
- Orthopedics
- Cancer
Awards & Recognition
- America’s Top Physicians, Consumers’ Research Council of America: 2004
- Avant-Garde Health, All-Star in the Top 5% of Hip & Knee Research: 2024
- Best Doctors in America®: 2011-2012, 2013, 2015-2016
- Castle Connolly, America's Top Doctors for Cancer: 2005-2007, 2009-2012, 2014-2015, 2019-2022
- Distinguished Professor Appointment from Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital, Dalian, China: 2017
- Guide to America's Top Surgeons: 2016
- International Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Top Doctor: 2015-2017
- Mairs Family Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Oncology, University of Minnesota: 2004
- Minnesota Monthly, Best Doctors for Women: 2011
- Minnesota Monthly, Top Doctors: 2015, 2017, 2020-2024
- M Physicians Clinical Excellence Honors Program, honoree: 2023
- Mpls.St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors: 2004-2023
- Newsweek Health, Top Cancer Doctors: 2015
- The American Registry, America's Most Honored Doctors – Top 1%: 2022
- US News and World Report (Top 1% Orthopedic Surgeons in US): 2012
Publications
View Dr. Cheng's Publications on PubMed
Professional Associations
- Secretary-Treasurer, North America, Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO): 2016-Present
- Editor, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - Essential Surgical Techniques
- President, Musculoskeletal Tumor Society: 2011-2012
- Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation-Medical Board of Trustees: 2006-Present
- American Orthopaedic Association: 2001-Present
- American College of Surgeons Oncology Group: 2000-Present
- American Cancer Society: 1991-Present
- Minnesota Orthopaedic Society: 1992-Present
- National Osteonecrosis Foundation: 1997-Present
- American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons: 1994-Present
Research Summary
Research Interests
- Osteonecrosis
- Arthroplasty
- Hip and knee surgery
- Metastatic bone disease
- Sarcoma
- Bone neoplasms
Research Funding Grants
- OREF Fellowship Grant: 2010, 2011, 2012
- OMeGA Medical Fellowship Grant: 2013-2018
Clinical Summary
My goal is to provide patients with the best care, using evidence available anywhere in the world, in a compassionate and caring manner. My scholarly research and leadership in international organizations keeps me abreast of the most current knowledge, which I use for their benefit. I’m willing to go the extra mile to help patients, even when that requires extra time and effort on my part.
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Interests
Adult reconstruction surgery; Computer-assisted surgery and surgical navigation; Fractures due to a weakened bone from cancer erosion; Joint replacement and resurfacing; Metastatic bone disease; Musculoskeletal tumors; Orthopedic oncology; Osteonecrosis; Reconstructive surgery
Clinical Specialties
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Adult reconstruction
- surgery
- Orthopaedic oncology
- Joint replacement and resurfacing
- Reconstructive surgery, Metastatic bone disease, Fractures due to a weakened bone from cancer erosion,
- Computer assisted surgery and surgical navigation, Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis) of bone
Hospital Privileges
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Contact
Administrative Contact
Carol Skaja-Jacobsen
612-626-9472
cskajaja@umn.edu
Fax: 612-273-7959
Clinic Information
M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center
909 Fulton Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Orthopedic Surgery (4th Floor) | (612) 672-7100
Mailing Address
University of Minnesota
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2450 Riverside Avenue South
Suite R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Bio
Dr. Clohisy is a professor and chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota and a member of the University of Minnesota Cancer Center. He specializes in musculoskeletal oncology with a focus on both primary and metastatic cancers of bone and the management of musculoskeletal problems in hemophilia.
His clinical research focuses on the effect of surgical treatment of skeletal metastasis on health status, and he has also researched the cellular mechanisms of tumor osteolysis and mechanisms of bone cancer pain. He is committed to advancing all levels of musculoskeletal education and has interest and experience in developing both outstanding community orthopedic surgeons and orthopedic clinician scientists. His research program has had NIH funding for 23 consecutive years and he currently leads an Academic Health Center NIH training grant for graduate and past doctoral students.
Expertise
- Orthopedics
- Cancer
Awards & Recognition
- Best Doctors in America®: 2007-2010, 2011-2012, 2013
- Mpls.St. Paul Magazine "Top Doctors:" 2009-2010, 2012-2015, 2020
- U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor: 2012
- Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctors:" 2014, 2018, 2020
Publications
View Dr. Clohisy's Publications on PubMed
Professional Associations
- Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Elected member of the University of Minnesota Physicians (UMP) Board of Directors, serves on the UMP Executive committee and Chairs the UMP Clinical Strategies Committee
- Member, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Exam Committee
- Member, American Orthopaedic Association Critical Issues Committee
- Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Communicative Cabinet and Council on Education.
Research Summary
Research Interests
- Bone and Soft Tissue Neoplasms
- Osteolysis
- Osteoclasts
- Mouse Genetic Engineering
- Bone Cancer Pain
- Experimental Sarcoma Models
Clinical Summary
My passion is bringing cutting-edge techniques, compassion, and hope to orthopedic oncology patients and their families. I listen to my patient’s needs and work with them to create a care plan tailored to their unique situation. I enjoy getting to know my patients and improving their quality of life.
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Specialties
- Musculoskeletal oncology with focus on both primary and metastatic cancers of the bone
- Management of musculoskeletal problems in hemophilia
Clinical Interests
Musculoskeletal oncology with focus on both primary and metastatic cancers of the bone; Management of musculoskeletal problems in hemophilia
Hospital Privileges
University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital; University of Minnesota Medical Center
Contact
Address
M Health Clinics and Surgery Center, 909 Fulton St SE 4th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55455Administrative Contact
Connie Butterfuss
612-626-2817
butte152@umn.edu
Fax: 612-273-7959
Clinic Information
M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center
909 Fulton Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Orthopedic Surgery (4th Floor) | (612) 672-7100
Mailing Address
University of Minnesota
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2450 Riverside Avenue South
Suite R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Bio
Dr. Deivaraju is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and practices at CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics in St. Cloud, MN. He is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota. He has a broad range of expertise and clinical interests with additional fellowship training in musculoskeletal oncology, orthopedic trauma, and adult reconstructive surgery.
Expertise
- Primary/revision Hip and knee replacements
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Complex orthopedic trauma
- Management of bone and soft tissue tumors
Awards & Recognition
- Alta Vista Regional Hospital Physician of the Year: 2017
- Florida Orthopedic Surgery Fellow Research Paper Presentation, 2nd Place: 2012
- Best Outgoing Resident for Batch: 2010
- Orthopedic Quiz Competition, 2nd Place: 2010
Publications
View Dr. Deivaraju's Publications on PubMed
Professional Associations
- American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Indian Orthopedic Association
Research Summary
Research Interests
- Use of robotic surgery in the management of complex hip and knee replacements
- Resident and medical student education
- Extreme nailing
Clinical Summary
Board Certifications
Board Certified - Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Clinical Interests
Robotic-assisted knee replacement, direct anterior hip replacement, complex orthopedic trauma, soft tissue tumors, and bone tumors
Hospital Privileges
CentraCare M Physicians Orthopedics
Languages
Contact
Administrative Contact
Cindy Solo
612-625-9061
c-solo@umn.edu
Fax: 612-273-7959
Mailing Address
CentraCare Plaza
1900 CentraCare Circle
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Bio
It is my goal to provide each patient with excellent orthopedic care that caters to their individual needs and is in accordance with evidence-based treatment strategies. My priority is to treat every patient as if they were a member of my own family. I will do everything I can to make sure that together we obtain the best possible results.
Expertise
- Adult Reconstructive Surgery
- Primary and Complex Revision Arthroplasty Hip and Knee
- Clavicle Fracture Treatment (PhD thesis; "Midshaft Clavicle Fractures. Optimizing Radiographic Evaluation and Innovations in Surgical Management"; Inventor Anser Clavicle Pin)
- Orthopedic Traumatology and Peri-Prosthetic Fracture Care
- Primary Arthroplasty Shoulder
- Sports-related injuries Hip, Knee and Shoulder
- Joint Preservation Hip, Knee and Shoulder
Publications
View Dr. Hoogervorst's Publications on PubMed
Clinical Summary
Assistant Professor Paul Hoogervorst, MD, has a wide variety of orthopedic expertise, having completed three orthopedic fellowships in different subspecialty areas. Dr. Hoogervorst is an alumnus of the department's adult reconstructive fellowship, a sports medicine fellowship at SOAR, CA, and a research and trauma fellowship at UCSF. This broad range of experiences allows Dr. Hoogervorst to provide exceptional, well-rounded, expert care to patients and families. He's particularly interested in adult reconstructive surgery, including joint preservation and primary and complex revision arthroplasty, orthopedic trauma and peri-prosthetic fracture care, and sports-related injuries.
Board Certifications
Board Certified - Royal Dutch Medical Society
Clinical Interests
- Joint Preservation (hip, knee, & shoulder)
- Orthopaedic Traumatology and Peri-Prosthetic Fracture Care
- Primary and Complex Revision Arthroplasty (hip & knee)
- Primary Arthroplasty (shoulder)
- Sports-related injuries (hip, knee and shoulder)
Languages
Contact
Administrative Contact
Kendra Williams
612-626-8138
kwillia@umn.edu
Fax: 612-273-7959
Clinic Information
M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center
909 Fulton Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Orthopedic Surgery (4th Floor) | (612) 672-7100
Mailing Address
University of Minnesota
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2450 Riverside Avenue South
Suite R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Bio
Dr. Horst is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in surgical treatment for degenerative conditions of the hip and knee including total hip replacement, total knee replacement, joint preservation surgery, and complex revision hip and knee replacement. His research interest focuses on improving patient outcomes and recovery after total joint replacement, orthopedic specialization, and the socioeconomic impact of hip and knee arthritis and total joint replacement.
Research Summary
Total Hip Replacement Total Knee Replacement Total Hip and Knee Infections Approaches for Hip Replacement (including anterior, posterior, and lateral) Total Joint Outcomes and Recovery Orthopedic and Arthroplasty Education Osteotomy for Knee Preservation Pain Management Following Hip and Knee Replacement
Clinical Summary
Hip and knee degenerative arthritis; Osteonecrosis of the hip; Total hip and knee replacement; Revision hip and knee replacement; Fracture around total hip and knee implants
Contact
Administrative Contact
Carol Skaja-Jacobsen
612-626-9472
cskajaja@umn.edu
Fax: 612-273-7959
Clinic Information
M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center
909 Fulton Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Orthopedic Surgery (4th Floor) | (612) 672-7100
Mailing Address
University of Minnesota
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2450 Riverside Avenue South
Suite R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Bio
Dr. Marston is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He specializes in adult reconstruction.
Expertise
- Orthopedics
Research Summary
Research Interests
- Absorbable Implants
- Femur Head Necrosis
- Football
- Osteonecrosis
- Bone Screws
- Shoulder Joint
- Wounds, Non-penetrating
- Athletic Injuries
- Arthroscopy
Clinical Summary
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Clinical Specialties
- Total hip and knee replacement
- MIS joint replacement surgery
- Revision total hip and knee replacement
- Complex periarticular fractures
- Computer navigation for total hip and knee replacements
Clinical Interests
Total hip and knee replacement; MIS joint replacement surgery; Revision total hip and knee replacement; Complex periarticular fractures; Computer navigation for total hip and knee replacements
Hospital Privileges
Regions Hospital
Contact
Administrative Contact
Carol Skaja-Jacobsen
612-626-9472
cskajaja@umn.edu
Fax: 612-273-7959
Mailing Address
Regions Hospital
640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Bio
Dr. Morgan is an assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His specialty is adult reconstruction, focusing on young adult hip disorders and joint preservation procedures. His practice includes hip arthroscopy, resurfacing and joint replacement of the hip and knee.
Expertise
- Orthopedics
- Adult Reconstruction
- Pediatric Orthopedics
Awards & Recognition
- Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor:" 2020
- Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor—Rising Star:" 2015
Publications
View Dr. Morgan's Publications on PubMed
Research Summary
Research Interests
- Hip
- Acetabulum
- Knee
- Hip Joint
- Arthroplasty
- Prosthesis-Related Infections
- Arthrography
- Congenital Hip-Dislocation
- Intraoperative Period
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
- Knee Injuries
Clinical Summary
I believe maintaining physical engagement with one’s world is a key part of a person’s quality of life. I work with my patients to identify their specific problem and then together engage a plan to make their joint as good as it can be, whether that be through nonsurgical treatment, joint preservation surgery, or various forms of joint replacement.
Clinical Specialties
- Young adult hip disorders
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Hip arthroscopy
- Periacetabular (Ganz) osteotomy
- Surgical hip dislocation
- Hip resurfacing
- Hip and knee replacement
Clinical Interests
Young adult hip disorders; Femoroacetabular impingement; Hip arthroscopy; Periacetabular (Ganz) osteotomy; Surgical hip dislocation; Hip resurfacing; Hip and knee replacement
Contact
Administrative Contact
Kendra Williams
612-626-8138
kwillia@umn.edu
Fax: 612-273-7959
Clinic Information
M Health Fairview Clinics & Surgery Center
909 Fulton Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Orthopedic Surgery (4th Floor) | (612) 672-7100
Mailing Address
University of Minnesota
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
2450 Riverside Avenue South
Suite R200
Minneapolis, MN 55454