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Practice Overview

D.J. Vanden Berge, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision joint replacements of the hip and knee. He has trained in and offers the latest technology in hip and knee replacements including robotic-assisted surgery, partial knee replacements, and utilizes minimally invasive techniques including the direct anterior approach to the hip. Dr. Vanden Berge treats and evaluates all musculoskeletal conditions and provides both surgical and non-surgical treatment options to provide the most optimal care for his patients.

Dr. Vanden Berge grew up in Texas and completed his undergraduate training at Texas A&M University, followed by medical school at Texas Tech University. He then moved to Miami, FL to complete his orthopedic residency at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, serving as Chief Resident during his final year. Dr. Vanden Berge pursued additional specialized training at the University of Chicago where he focused on joint replacement surgery. During that time, he learned how to manage primary and complex revision disorders of the hip and knee.

Outside of work, Dr. Vanden Berge and his wife, Olivia, who also works in healthcare as a urologist, love spending time with their family and staying active outdoors. They are very happy to call Minneapolis home and provide quality care to their neighbors in the Twin Cities area.

Clinical Interest

Hip care, including anterior approach hip replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, and revision hip replacement

Knee care, including partial knee replacement, total knee replacement, revision knee replacement, robotic-assisted surgery joint replacement surgery, meniscus injuries

Sports medicine, including non-surgical and surgical treatment of a broad range of sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, meniscal injuries

Pediatric care, including surgical and non-surgical treatment of upper and lower extremity fractures and orthopedic injuries

Fracture care, including treatment of common orthopedic fractures involving both the upper and lower extremities

Education

Certification
Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL

Medical Degree
Doctor of Medicine, Texas Tech University, El Paso, Tx

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Allina Mercy Hospital
Maple Grove Hospital
Orthopedic Institute
Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center

Professional Affiliations

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Achievements & Awards

Administrative Chief Resident
University of Miami Orthopedic Residency: Senior Resident of the Year, 2024
University of Miami Orthopedic Residency: Junior Resident of the Year, 2022
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Magna Cum Laude, Undergraduate Honor

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