Meet Dr. Stefan Turkula
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist
- Fellowship Trained
- 10+ years of experience
- Arthroscopic Expert
About
Stefan Turkula, MD
- Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex knee and shoulder surgery.
- Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine and Advanced Arthroscopy.
- Published researcher with contributions in AJSM, JBJS, JOT.
- Has served as a physician or consultant for US Ski and Snowboard Team, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Twins, NCAA D1 and D3 sports.
- Active educator and community contributor, focusing on joint preservation, cartilage repair and restoration, injury prevention.
Specialties
A Journey Fueled by Passion and Experience
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Grew up with a passion for the outdoors — became a national champion freestyle skier and played D1 football and collegiate lacrosse at the University of Utah
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University of Utah — B.S. in Biology, building the foundation for a career in medicine
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Drexel University College
of Medicine — M.D.
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Cooper University Hospital
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
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University of Minnesota / TRIA Orthopedic Center — Sports Medicine & Shoulder Fellowship, deepening expertise in the injuries he once faced as an elite athlete
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Active researcher in NIH-funded studies on minimally invasive fracture fixation — Published in AJSM, JBJS & JOT
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Team Physician for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, NHL, MLB & NCAA programs — bringing world-class care to the athletes he has always admired
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Called Teton Valley, Idaho home — building a practice at The Joint Preservation Center surrounded by the mountains, rivers, and community he loves, alongside his wife Janet and children Leif and Juniper
Committed to
Education and Community
- Team Physician for U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team
- Teaches visiting medical students on annual elective rotations.
- Serves on the Foundation Board of Directors for Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue.
Beyond Medicine
Lives in Teton Valley, Idaho with his family.
His interests include skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, and camping.
Enjoys quality time and adventures with his wife Janet, children Leif and Juniper, and two golden retrievers Walter and Chuck
Meet Dr. Turkula — In Person or Online
Office Location in Driggs, ID
Colter Building, 18 N Main St., 215, Driggs, ID 83422
Telehealth
Virtual consultations are available via a HIPAA compliant software.
