Orthopedic Institute
810 East 23rd St. P.O. Box 5116 Sioux Falls, SD 57117 | 605.331.5890 |
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Keith M. Baumgarten, M.D. | Walter O. Carlson, M.D. | K.C. Chang, M.D. | R. Blake Curd, M.D. | Evan N. Hermanson, M.D. | Mitchell C. Johnson, D.O. | Peter A. Looby, M.D. | Matthew J. McKenzie, M.D.. | Peter K. Rodman, M.D. | Corey P. Rothrock, M.D. | Craig M. Smith, M.D. | Robert C. Suga, M.D. | Eric S. Watson, M.D. | Timothy M. Zoellner, M.D.

Physician Biographies

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Keith M. Baumgarten, M.D.

SPORTS & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City

Board Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: Washington University

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Dr. Baumgarten graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, after which he completed a residency at Washington University - Barnes Jewish Hospital. Dr. Baumgarten also completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. While there, he was an Associate Physician with the New York Mets baseball team. He also has experience with the St. Louis Rams, Blues and Cardinals sports teams and is the current Head Team Physician for the Sioux Falls Stampede and the Team Physician for Dakota State University.

Dr. Baumgarten specializes in sports medicine and shoulder surgery and also practices general orthopedics. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

SPECIALTIES
  • General orthopedics with an emphasis in sports medicine

  • Hip arthroscopy

  • Knee surgery

  • Meniscus transplant

  • Reverse total shoulder surgery

  • Shoulder and elbow surgery

Recently published articles by K.M. Baumgarten, MD:
  • Axillary Artery Aneurysm With Distal Embolization in a Major League Baseball Pitcher.

  • Keith M. Baumgarten, MD, Joshua S. Dines, MD, Priscilla A. Winchester, MD, David W. Altchek, MD, Gary A. Fantini, MD, Andrew J. Weiland, MD,&

  • Answorth Allen, MD. (2007). The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 35(4), 650-653.

  • Arthroscopic Fixation of a Type II-variant, Unstable Distal Clavicle Fracture Keith M. Baumgarten, MD. (2008). www.orthosupersite.com

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Walter O. Carlson, M.D.

SPINE & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Pediatric Orthopedic & Scoliosis Fellowship: Scottish Rite Hospital

Advanced Training: Adult Spine at Institute for Low Back Care

Board Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine

University of Minnesota Medical School

Dr. Carlson joined Orthopedic Institute in 1983. After completing his residency at Mayo Clinic, he spent an additional year at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for advanced training in pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis. Dr. Carlson completed advanced training in adult spine surgery at the Institute for Low Back Care in Minneapolis. Dr. Carlson's special interests are in adult spine surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and total joint replacement as well as general orthopedics.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Arthroscopic surgery

  • Artificial discs

  • Back surgery

  • Gender specific knee surgery

  • General orthopedic surgery

  • Pediatric orthopedics and scoliosis

  • Total joint replacement of hips and knees

  • X-STOP procedure

 

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K.C. Chang, M.D.

PHYSICAL MEDICINE

Certified: Diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Certified: American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Certified: American Board of Independent Medical Examiners

Residency: Westchester County Medical Center, New York

University of Florida Medical School

Dr. Chang is a physiatrist specializing in the non-surgical treatment of the spine and in electrodiagnostic medicine. He completed his medical education at the University of Florida and a residency at the Westchester County Medical Center in New York. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Before joining Orthopedic Institute, he practiced for ten years at the Florida Center for Orthopedics.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Acupuncture

  • Non-surgical spinal pain management

  • Percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

  • Physical medicine

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R. Blake Curd, M.D.

UPPER EXTREMITY & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Fellowship: Indiana Hand Center

Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: Wilford Hall Medical Center

University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine

Dr. Curd completed his fellowship training at the Indiana Hand Center, the largest free standing center dedicated to hand/upper extremity care, research and education in the world. Dr. Curd completed his medical education at the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Medicine, and an internship at David Grant United States Air Force Medical Center and a residency at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Curd is a frequent lecturer and guest speaker on topics covering hand and upper extremity surgery. He has given lectures and performed surgery on five continents. He is currently the Associate Team Physician for the Sioux Falls Stampede.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Congenital hand reconstruction

  • Hand surgery

  • Microvascular surgery

  • Upper extremity surgery/tissue transfer

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Evan N. Hermanson, M.D.

SPORTS & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Fellowship: Southern California Orthopedic Institute

Board Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: University of Iowa

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Dr. Hermanson received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Iowa and his fellowship in sports medicine, arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute.

Dr. Hermanson is a sports medicine physician with additional training in treating disorders related to the shoulder, elbow,hip, knee and ankle. He has also had extensive training in performing arthroscopic surgery in these areas. He is currently Team Physician for Southwest Minnesota State University and O'Gorman High School.

Born and raised in South Dakota, Dr. Hermanson graduated from O'Gorman High School.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle

  • Total shoulder, hip and knee replacements

  • General orthopedics with an emphasis in sports medicine

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Mitchell C. Johnson, D.O.

SPINE & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Spine Surgery Fellowship: Texas Back Institute Certified: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: Oklahoma State University/Tulsa Regional Medical Center

University of Health Sciences: College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO

Dr. Johnson is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in neck and back surgery. A graduate of the University of Health Sciences: College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Johnson completed his residency training at Oklahoma State University/Tulsa Regional Medical Center, and a spine fellowship at the Texas Back Institute. Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Johnson was a chiropractor for several years.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Artificial discs

  • Back surgery

  • Neck surgery

  • Spinal cord stimulator

  • X-STOP procedure

 

 
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Peter A. Looby, M.D.

SPORTS & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Fellowship: Harvard/Massachusetts General Hospital

Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: University of New Mexico Hospital

Washington University School of Medicine

Dr. Looby received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of New Mexico Hospital and his fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was the team orthopedic surgeon for the New England Patriots football team, the Boston Bruins hockey team, the New England Revolution soccer team, and the Harvard University sports teams. He has been published in professional journals. Dr. Looby is the team surgeon for South Dakota State University and the Sioux Falls Storm.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder

  • General orthopedics with an emphasis in sports medicine

  • Reverse shoulder surgery

  • Total shoulder, knee and hip replacements

  • Unicompartmental (or partial) knee replacement

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Matthew J. McKenzie, M.D.

SPINE & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: Mayo Graduate School of Medicine

University of South Dakota School of Medicine

Dr. McKenzie practices general orthopedics. He specializes in spine surgery, arthroscopic surgery, shoulder surgery, total joint replacement of the hips and knees, with a special interest in joint revision surgery. Dr. McKenzie graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and went on to complete his residency at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. Dr. McKenzie joined Orthopedic Institute in 1996.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Arthroscopic surgery

  • Gender specific knee surgery

  • General orthopedics

  • Minimally Invasive Total Knee Surgery

  • Spine surgery

  • Shoulder surgery

  • Revision total joint surgery

  • Total joint replacement of the hips and knees

  • X-STOP procedure

 

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Peter K. Rodman, M.D.

SPORTS & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: Mayo Clinic

University of Minnesota School of Medicine

Dr. Rodman received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Rodman's years of experience in treating sports-related injuries is second to none in the region.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Arthroscopic surgery

  • General orthopedics with an emphasis in sports medicine and total joints

  • Total knees and hips

  • Unicompartmental knees

 

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corey rothrock mdCorey P. Rothrock, M.D.

THE LOWER EXTREMITY CENTER, THE JOINT CENTER, MUSCULOSKELETAL ONCOLOGY & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: Orlando Regional Medical Center
 
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Dr. Rothrock completed a musculoskeletal oncology fellowship at the prestigious Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and has been in practice in Louisville, KY prior to joining Orthopedic Institute. He received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed his residency at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Rothrock specializes in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal tumors and metastatic disease. In addition to treating bone tumors, Dr. Rothrock also offers minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, surgical treatment of pelvic fractures, and general orthopedics.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal tumors and metastatic disease

  • General orthopedics

  • Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement

  • Pelvic fracture surgery

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Craig M. Smith, M.D.

SPORTS MEDICINE - NONSURGICAL

Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine

Fellowship: Sports Medicine thru Ohio State University

Board Certified: American Board of Family Medicine

Residency: Sioux Falls Family Practice

University of North Dakota School of Medicine

Dr. Smith is a specialist in sports medicine, providing nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and pain, primarily for sports-related conditions. A graduate of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine, Dr. Smith completed his master of science degree in exercise physiology from St. Cloud State University. He completed his family practice residency in Sioux Falls and a fellowship in sports medicine at Ohio State University. He is the currently the team physician for SDSU athletics and for the Sioux Falls Storm indoor football team.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and pain primarily for sports related conditions.

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Robert C. Suga, M.D.

SPINE & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Advanced Training: Johns Hopkins University

Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: Southern Illinois University

University of South Dakota School of Medicine

Dr. Suga graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine which included one year of training in spinal cord injury.

Dr. Suga joined Orthopedic Institute in 1991. He completed six months of advanced training in spine surgery at Johns Hopkins University in 1997 and now specializes in adult spine surgery including deformity, adult reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive total hip surgery, gender specific knee surgery and general orthopedics.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Adult back surgery including deformity

  • Artificial discs

  • Adult reconstructive surgery

  • Minimally invasive total hip surgery

  • Gender specific knee surgery

  • General orthopedic surgery

 

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Eric S. Watson, M.D.

FOOT AND ANKLE & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Fellowship: Foot and Ankle Surgery at GIKK in Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center

Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: University of Nebraska - Creighton University

Creighton University School of Medicine

Dr. Watson joined Orthopedic Institute in 2004. After completing his residency at the University of Nebraska - Creighton University, he practiced orthopedic medicine in Kansas City, MO, where he was the team physician for major league soccer's Kansas City Wizards. Dr. Watson specializes as an orthopedic surgeon in foot and ankle medicine, and also general orthopedics.

SPECIALTIES:
  • Foot and ankle surgery

  • General orthopedic surgery

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Timothy M. Zoellner, M.D.

SPORTS & GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Certified: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency: University of Kansas

Medical College of Wisconsin

Dr. Zoellner received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at the University of Kansas. He is a current member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the prestigious Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Zoellner's articles have appeared in a number of publications, and he is an active presenter of various orthopedic topics. He also is active in orthopedic coverage for both university and high school athletic teams throughout the area.

SPECIALTIES:

  • Arthroscopic surgery

  • Gender specific knee surgery

  • General orthopedics with an emphasis in sports medicine

  • Minimally Invasive Total Knee Surgery

  • Total shoulders, knees and hips

  • Unicompartmental knees

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