About the Practice
My Team
Christie S. Heikes, MD
Dr. Christie Heikes, MD, is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship trained in sports medicine. Her surgical interests focus on athletic injuries including knee arthroscopy, minimally invasive ACL reconstruction, revision ACL reconstruction, meniscal surgery, pediatric sports medicine, and disorders of the patellofemoral (knee cap) joint.
Her husband, Andrew Arthur, MD, is also an orthopedic surgeon at Twin Cities Orthopedics.
Clinical Interest
Ankle care
Knee care, including knee joint replacement
Pediatric care
Sports medicine
Education
Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Fellowship
Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Minnesota Sports Medicine
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical Degree
University of Minnesota Medical School
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Crosstown Surgery Center
Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Orthopedic Institute
Professional Affiliations
Faculty, Fairview/MOSMI Sports Medicine Fellowship Program
Achievements & Awards
Top Doctor for Women: Voted a top doctor by her peers in Minnesota Monthly magazine (2011, 2019, 2021 – 2023)
Sports Affiliations
Team Physician: Minnesota Aurora FC
Team Physician: Blake School
Team Physician: Minnehaha Academy
Team Physician: St. Paul Academy
Team Physician: Perpetual Motion Gymnastics (Woodbury, MN)
Team Physician: St. Catherine University
Team Physician: Legacy Gymnastics
Dynamics Gymnastics Clubs
Jam Hops Gymnastics
TAGS Gymnastics Clubs
Twin Cities Twisters
Research & Publications
Dr. Heikes has greatly contributed to many publications throughout her career.
Staff
Samantha Ardy, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Samantha Ardy, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant working in conjunction with Dr. Christie Heikes to coordinate excellent orthopedic patient care. Her responsibilities include assisting Dr. Heikes with all aspects of orthopedic care including evaluating and treating patients in clinic and assisting in surgery. Samantha values patient education, shared decision making, and high-quality patient centered care.
While completing her bachelor’s degree, she competed on the Gustavus Gymnastics Team and was named an All-American. Growing up a competitor and athlete, she has always had a passion for orthopedics and sports medicine.
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with family, friends, and her border terrier, Frankie.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Gustavus Adolphus College
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery (PAOS)
Samantha K.
Care Coordinator
