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Dr. Gary Knudson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Gary Knudson, MD
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Dr. Gary Knudson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.
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Dr. Gary Knudson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Waterloo, IA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Gary Knudson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Waterloo, IA.

About

Dr. Gary Knudson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Waterloo, IA and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center. Dr. Knudson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Knudson received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Knudson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Knudson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Steroid Injection
Limb Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Broken Arm
Knee Ligament Tears
Meniscus Tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Tenosynovitis
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Cancer
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Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Disorders
Knee Osteophyte
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Muscle Cramping
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sternum Fracture
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
TMJ
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Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
Bunion Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 319, Waterloo, IA 50702
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  2. 2 Mercyone Cedar Falls Gastroenterology Care
    516 Division St Ste 125, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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  3. 3 Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center
    515 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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  4. 4 Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
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  5. 5 Mercyone Cedar Falls Gastroenterology Care
    516 Division St Ste 125, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Knudson
4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Oct 31, 2019
Dr. Knutson is well trained (residency at Mayo Clinic) and practiced here in the Cedar Valley. We are blessed with his presence in the community. You will have to travel far and wide to find anyone as good as Dr. Knutson.
Hans Isakson — Oct 31, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Knudson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Knudson's profile.

Dr. Knudson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Knudson, MD is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center and Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gary Knudson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA

  • Mercyone Cedar Falls Medical Center

    515 College St, Cedar Falls, IA