About the Practice
My Team
Brian P. Bjerke, MD
Brian P. Bjerke, MD, is a board certified and sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon. He is currently a team physician for the Minnesota Vikings and the Team Physician for Augsburg University. His special interests include sports injuries in patients of all ages. Procedures Dr. Bjerke specializes in for the knee include: ACL and multi-ligament knee reconstructions, meniscus repairs, patellar instability, chondral injuries, knee malalignment surgery, quadriceps and patellar tendon injuries and total knee replacements. Procedures of the shoulder include: treatment of shoulder instability/labral injuries, shoulder separation injuries, bicep tendon injuries and rotator cuff tears. Procedures of the hip include: arthroscopy of the hip for treatment of femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears, proximal hamstring injuries and total hip replacements. Dr. Bjerke also performs procedures of the elbow and ankle, as well as fracture care of the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and ankle.
Dr. Bjerke and his wife live in Edina with their three active boys. They enjoy participating in multiple sporting events as well as spending endless hours doing outdoor activities.
Clinical Interest
Sports medicine, including a broad range of sports injuries in athletes of all ages
Knee care, including ACL injuries, multi-ligamentous knee injuries, meniscus injuries, patellar instability, chondral injuries, knee malalignment surgery, quadriceps and patellar tendon injuries, and total knee replacements
Shoulder care, including shoulder instability/labral injuries, shoulder separation injuries, proximal bicep tendon injures, and rotator cuff tears
Hip care, including femoroacetabular impingement with labral tears, proximal hamstring, tendon injuries, and total hip replacements
Elbow care, including distal bicep and triceps tendon injuries
Ankle care, including lower extremity sprains/strains and Achilles tendon injuries
Fracture care, including most knee, shoulder, hip, elbow, and ankle fractures
Pediatric care, including both upper and lower extremity sprains/strains, sport injuries, and common fracture care
Education
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship
Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver, CO
Residency
University of Minnesota
Medical Degree
University of Minnesota Medical School
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Crosstown Surgery Center
Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center
Fairview Ridges Hospital
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Orthopedic Institute
Ridgeview Medical Center
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Medical Association
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery, VA Medical Center
Sports Affiliations
Team Physician: Minnesota Vikings
Head Team Physician: Augsburg College Athletics (2015 – Present)
Team Physician: University of St. Thomas (2012 – 2016)
Team Physician: Colorado Rockies (2012 – 2013)
Team Physician: Denver Broncos (2012 – 2013)
Staff
Katie Nelson, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Katie Nelson, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant working in conjunction with Dr. Brian Bjerke. Together they work together to provide excellent patient care within the clinic and the operating room. Katie believes in treating each patient with the care that she would like a family member to receive. She enjoys listening to her patient’s concerns and educating them on all aspects of their diagnosis so that her patients feel comfortable with their treatment plan.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Wake Forest School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training, Simpson College
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS)
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA)
Andria L.
Care Coordinator
