About the Practice
My Team
Allan F. Hunt, MD
Allan F. Hunt, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Working with patients of all ages, Dr. Hunt’s areas of expertise include arthroscopic shoulder and knee reconstruction, and adult shoulder, knee, and hip reconstruction. He is one of few surgeons currently performing Quad Tendon ACL Reconstruction. Dr. Hunt served in the United States Army Reserves for 11 years, and maintains a strong relationship with the VA, including surgical teaching at VA hospitals in the Twin Cities.
In his free time, Dr. Hunt enjoys volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America as a Scout Master and Den Leader.
Dr. Hunt also participates in the TCO EXCEL Surgery & Recovery program. Learn more about EXCEL here.
Clinical Interest
Shoulder care, including shoulder joint replacement, shoulder joint revision, adult reconstructive shoulder surgery, arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction, reverse total shoulder, and superior capsular reconstruction
Knee care, including knee joint replacement, adult reconstructive knee surgery, and ACL reconstruction
Sports medicine, including cartilage resurfacing, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder instability
Hip care, including hip joint replacement and adult reconstructive hip surgery
Education
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Medical Degree
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Crosstown Surgery Center
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Maple Grove Hospital
Orthopedic Institute
VA Medical Center
WestHealth Surgery Center
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
Twin Cities Orthopaedic Society
Educational Appointments
Former Instructor for the Tria Sports Medicine Fellowship
Arthrex Educator
St. John’s University Alumni
Achievements & Awards
Voted as a Top Doctor in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine (2004, 2007 – 2009, 2019 – 2023)
Staff
Trisha Burt, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Trisha Burt, MPAS, PA-C is a board-certified Physician Assistant working alongside Dr. Allan Hunt to provide excellent patient-centered orthopedic care. She evaluates and treats patients in clinic as well as follows them post-operatively in the hospital.
During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and running.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Augsburg College
Bachelor of Arts, St. Louis University
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
Nicholas Meath, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Nick Meath, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant working in conjunction with Dr. Allan Hunt to coordinate excellent orthopedic patient care. Nick has worked alongside Dr. Hunt since 2012, seeing patients in clinic and in the hospital. His responsibilities include first assisting in the OR, seeing and educating patients post-operatively, writing prescriptions, giving injections, and ordering and interpreting tests. Nick also specializes in provided injections into the hip using ultrasound guidance. During his free time, Nick enjoys golf and softball.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Augsburg College
Bachelor’s Degree, University of Minnesota
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery (PAOS)
Angela F.
Care Coordinator
John M, OPA
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Jen L.
Certified Clinical Assistant
Jen has been with Twin Cities Orthopedics since 2004, helping patients in the clinic with everything from post-operative wound care to casting and splinting in the office setting. Jen works with Dr. Hunt in clinic by preparing the patients to see Dr. Hunt and entering relevant medical information into our EMR system. Outside of work, Jen is kept busy by her two children, gardening duties, and golfing.
Connor M.
Medical Scribe
