John C. Tanner, MD

Practice Overview

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and earned my undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. I worked as an engineer, designing surgical tools, for 5 years which led to my interest in medicine and surgery. I attended the University of Southern California for medical school, then returned to the Midwest for residency. Orthopedic surgery was a natural fit with my engineering background and the complex mechanics of the foot is part of what drew me to Foot and Ankle as a specialty. After competing my orthopedic Foot and Ankle fellowship, I practiced in Michigan before moving to Minnesota to be closer to my wife’s family. Twin Cities Orthopedics has been an excellent fit for me and I am proud to be part of such a high-quality organization.

In my time away from work, I enjoy being a husband and father. My wife, Elena, is also a physician, working as an OB/GYN at Abbott hospital. We have two young sets of twins, so our family is extremely busy. We are blessed with an amazingly supportive extended family to make it all work. In addition to spending time with my wife and kids, I enjoy singing, cooking, playing guitar, soccer, racquetball, golf and snowboarding.

Clinical Interest

Ankle Care, including Ankle Instability, Ankle Arthritis and Ankle Joint Replacement

Foot Care, including Complex Deformity Correction including Bunions, Flat Feet and Toe Abnormalities

Education.

Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship
Fellowship in Foot and Ankle at Michigan International Foot and Ankle Center, Pontiac, MI

Residency
Michigan State University Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Grand Rapids, MI

Medical Degree
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center
Maple Grove Hospital
Mercy Hospital
MOSC- Minnesota Orthopedic Surgery Center
North Memorial Medical Center
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
Unity Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society
Orthopaedic Trauma Association

What's New

Dr. Tanner was interviewed for a KMSP-TV FOX 9 story about a TCO patient who suffered a severe ankle injury after her car was struck by a runaway trailer. He talks about the potential complications with such an injury, including arthritis. Watch the video at the link or below.

Staff

Rachael G.
Care Coordinator

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