Faculty

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.

Edward Cheng, MD: M Health Fairview Provider Webpage

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

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

Bio

Dr. Ogilvie is a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery. His specializes in treatment of bone tumors, including primary and metastatic tumors, soft tissue tumors, and orthopedic trauma. He treats both adults and children.

Expertise

• Cancer
• Orthopedics

Awards & Recognition

• U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor: 2012

Professional Associations

• Board Member, Karen Wyckoff Rein in Sarcoma Foundation
• Clinic Director, University of Minnesota Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Research Summary

Research Interests

• Bone Neoplasms
• Soft Tissue Neoplasms
• Clinical Studies
• Femur
• Extremities
• Sarcoma
• Bone and Bones
• Neoplasms
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Local Neoplasm Recurrence 

Clinical Summary

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Clinical Specialties

• Bone and soft tissue tumors in adults and children
• benign and cancerous tumors
• metastatic bone tumors
• Orthopaedic trauma

Clinical Interests

Bone and soft tissue tumors in adults and children; Benign and cancerous tumors; Metastatic bone tumors; Orthopedic trauma

Hospital Privileges

University of Minnesota Medical Center