About the Practice
My Team
Joseph P. Nemanich, MD
Dr. Joe Nemanich is a partner in Twin Cities Orthopedics with 19 years of experience practicing in the South Metro. He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon and a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He specializes in total joint, complex total joint replacement. In particular, he is experienced in revision joint replacement and also has a special interest in robotic assisted joint replacement. He also offers management of various musculoskeletal conditions, including cartilage and ligament injuries, arthritis fractures and sports injuries.
A native of Minneapolis, Dr. Nemanich attended St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN where he received his undergraduate degree. While there he also participated on the hockey and rowing teams. He went on to earn his medical doctorate at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Dr. Nemanich completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, where he developed an interest in adult reconstruction and published research articles focusing on joint replacement. His training also includes sports medicine and orthopedic trauma. He has been active as the team physician for Eagan and Burnsville High Schools.
Dr. Nemanich is currently taking a break from team coverage to follow his four kids who are active in sports and activities.
The apple didn’t fall from the tree, as Dr. Nemanich’s brother and father were also surgeons in Twin Cities.
Clinical Interest
Knee care, specializing in knee replacement and revision knee replacement surgery including robotic assisted knee replacement. Also, meniscus surgery and ACL reconstruction as well as other sports medicine procedures.
Hip care, specializing in hip replacement and complex hip reconstruction surgeries such as revision joint replacement, deformity correction, and fracture care
Ankle care, including fractures, sprains, and other acute sports injuries
Pediatric care, trauma and fracture care
Fracture care, bone fractures and tendon injuries
Education
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota (2001-2006)
Medical Degree
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1997-2001)
Undergraduate Degree
St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota (1993-1997)
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center, Eagan, MN
Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville
MN Valley Surgery Center, Burnsville, MN
Orthopedic Institute, Chaska, MN
Fairview Southdale Hospital, Edina, MN
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Chief of Surgery, Fairview Ridges Hospital (2012 – 2014)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Achievements & Awards
Frank Stinchfield Award from the Hip Society
E.W. Johnson Jr., MD Physician-in-Training Award from the Mid-American
Orthopaedic Association
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Bruce J. Brewer, MD Award for Outstanding Performance in Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Affiliations
Team Physician: Burnsville High School (Present)
Team Physician: Eagan High School (Past)
Staff
Ashley Meyer, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Ashley Meyer, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant and joined Twin Cities Orthopedics in 2013. She works exclusively with Dr. Joe Nemanich, and sees general orthopedic patients in the clinic and hospital as well as assists Dr. Nemanich in the operating room.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor of Science in Movement Science, University of Michigan
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Deb B.
Care Coordinator
