Paul M. Lafferty, MD

Practice Overview

Dr. Lafferty is a board certified, fellowship-trained Trauma and Adult Reconstruction Surgeon. His special interests include care of simple and complex fractures of the pelvis, acetabulum (hip socket), ribs, upper extremities and lower extremities. He also treats nonunions (fractures that fail to heal), malunions (fractures that heal in poor alignment) and osteomyelitis (bone infection). Dr. Lafferty also performs primary and revision joint replacement of the hip, knee and elbow.

Dr. Lafferty participates in the TCO EXCEL Surgery & Recovery Program. To learn more about the EXCEL Program, click here.

Prior to joining TCO in January 2019, Dr. Lafferty was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Minnesota from 2011-2019. During his time there, Dr. Lafferty authored or co-authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks and trained Orthopaedic Trauma Fellows and Orthopaedic Surgery Residents. He was named “Teacher of the Year” by the Graduating Resident Class in 2017.

Clinical Interest

Simple and Complex Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum, Ribs, Upper Extremities and Lower Extremities; Nonunions, Malunions and Osteomyelitis; Primary and Revision Total Hip, Knee and Elbow Arthroplasty.

Elbow Care, including Fractures, Dislocations, Arthritis, Total Elbow Replacement and Total Elbow Arthroplasty

Foot & Ankle Care, including Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Fractures and Dislocations

Fracture Care, including Pelvis, Acetabulum, Ribs, Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity

Hip Care, including Fractures, Dislocations, Arthritis, Total Hip Replacement and Total Hip Revision

Knee Care, including Fractures, Arthritis, Tendon Ruptures, Total Knee Replacement and Total Knee Revision

Pediatric Care, including Fractures of Pelvis, Upper and Lower Extremities

Shoulder Care, including Fractures Only

Wrist Care, including Fractures Only

Education

Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship
Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship, University of Minnesota – Regions Hospital (2009)

Residency
New York University – Hospital for Joint Diseases (2008)

Medical Degree
Rutgers University – New Jersey Medical School (2003)

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Crosstown Surgery Center
Fairview – Ridges Hospital
Fairview – Southdale Hospital
Maple Grove Hospital
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
North Memorial Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) – Diplomat
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) – Fellow
AO North America (AONA) Trauma – Faculty
Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) – Active Member
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society (MOS) – Board Member
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) – Peer Reviewer
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma (JOT) – Peer Reviewer
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research  (CORR) – Peer Reviewer

Achievements and Awards

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
University of Minnesota Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program “Teacher of the Year” (2017)
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine “Top Doctor – Rising Star” (2017)
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine “Top Doctor” (2018)
Minnesota Monthly Magazine “Top Doctors” (2018)
   

Appointments

University of Minnesota Department of Orthopaedic Surgery – Assistant Professor (2011-2018)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  (AAOS) Trauma Evaluation Committee
Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Fellowship Match Compliance Subcommittee

Staff

Anna Brehmer, MPAS, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant

Denise C.
Care Coordinator

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