Andrew M. Schmiesing, MD

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Andrew M. Schmiesing, MD

Andrew M. Schmiesing, MD, is a board certified, sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School and his residency at the University of Minnesota. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Orange County, California. Here, he gained further experience in the management of sports injuries as well as a more extensive training in arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic and open management of shoulder instability as well as other procedures. Dr. Schmiesing’s practice with TCO consists of sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, as well as an interest in joint replacement, including hip, knee, and shoulder, both traditional and reverse shoulder replacements. He performs robotic assisted total knee replacements. He is also an assistant team physician for Stillwater High School.

Dr. Schmiesing grew up in Stillwater, MN and attended Stillwater High School where he played football, basketball, and baseball. He then attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN and played football and baseball. After college, he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins and played three seasons of professional baseball. He and his wife have three boys and live in Stillwater. During his free time, Dr. Schmiesing enjoys playing sports with his boys, traveling to the mountains, and working outside.

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Clinical Interest

Elbow care, including cubital tunnel syndrome, distal bicep and triceps injuries, treatment of the overhead athlete, ulnar collateral ligament repair and reconstruction (Tommy John surgery)

Fracture care, including surgical and non-surgical management of common fractures

Hip care, including hip osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, and total hip replacement through a posterior approach

Knee care, including ACL tears, meniscus injuries (including meniscal repair, root repairs, and transplant), patellar instability, chondral injuries, knee malalignment, quadriceps and patellar tendon injuries, knee osteoarthritis, total knee replacement including robotic assisted, OCD lesion, MCL reconstruction, PCL reconstruction, and partial knee replacement

Pediatric care, including sports related injury, pain, strains/sprains, and common fractures

Shoulder care, including treatment of rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability/labral injuries with arthroscopic and open techniques, shoulder (AC) separation, proximal bicep tendon injures, rotator cuff arthropathy, primary osteoarthritis of the shoulder, and reverse and anatomic total shoulder replacement

Sports medicine, including surgical and non-surgical treatment and/or triage of all aspects of sports medicine for all ages

Education

Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship
Sports Medicine at Kaiser Permanente Orange County, CA

Residency
Orthopedic Surgery Residency, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Medical Degree
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center
High Point Surgery Center
Lakeview Hospital
Osceola Medical Center
Woodwinds Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (2021 – Present)
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (2015 – Present)
Alpha Omega Alpha (2014 – Present)

Achievements & Awards

Top Doctor Rising Star: Voted an Orthopedic Rising Star by his peers in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine (2024)
11th round draft pick, Major League Baseball Draft, Minnesota Twins (2007)

MSPM TOPDOCSRS VECTOR

Appointments

Sports Affiliations

Team Physician: Stillwater High School (2021 – present)
High School Football Coverage (2018 – 2020)
Free High School Sports Physicals (2021 – present)

Staff

Sydney Olson, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Board Certified

About

Sydney Olson, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant working in conjunction with Dr. Andrew Schmiesing to coordinate excellent orthopedic patient care. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with her husband and dogs, along with hiking, traveling, skiing and hunting.

Education

Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, The College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Wisconsin – River Falls

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)