About the Practice
My Team
Robert V. Knowlan, MD
Robert Knowlan, MD, is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip replacement (direct anterior approach), knee joint replacement, and revision. Dr. Knowlan specializes in sports medicine, and hip and knee injuries and conditions.
Clinical Interest
Knee care, including ACL reconstruction, cartilage injuries, regeneration, restoration, arthritis, arthroscopy, osteotomy, meniscus tears, partial knee joint replacement, total knee joint replacement, and revision joint replacement
Hip care, including bursitis, total joint hip replacement (direct anterior and posterior approach), fracture management, arthritis, and tendonitis
Sports medicine, including ACL reconstruction and meniscus tears
Fracture care
Education
Certification
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Bachelor of Arts Degree
St. Thomas University, St. Paul, Minnesota
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
Medical Degree
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations
Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center
HighPointe Surgery Center
Hudson Hospital & Clinic
Lakeview Hospital
Woodwinds Health Campus
Other facilities throughout Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
Sports Affiliations
Stillwater Youth Hockey Association Coach
Special Interest
Pillar Club member of the St. Croix Valley United Way
Staff
Peter Larson, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Board Certified
About
Peter Larson, PA-C, MPAS, works in conjunction with Dr. Robert Knowlan to coordinate excellent orthopedic patient care.
Education
Certification
Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Medical Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Union College
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bethel College
Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
Krista F.
Care Coordinator
Tracy H.
Clinical Assistant
Tracy is a registered MA who has worked with Dr. Knowlan since 2000. Prior to that, she worked at Regions Hospital in the Orthopedic and General Surgery Centers. Her role with Dr. Knowlan includes administrative tasks, scheduling surgeries and ancillary tests, clinic management flow, basic physical therapy, and helping patients and their families through the surgical process.
