A world-class orthopedic surgeon at Idaho’s The Joint Preservation Center, Dr. Turkula performs the most advanced, minimally invasive procedures to help you move freely again — and protect your joints for the future.
25+
Years of Experience
1,000+
Surgeries Performed
4.9/5+
Avg. Patient Satisfaction
Awards
& National Recognition
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Backed by decades of experience, Dr. Turkula uses award-winning, proprietary techniques to preserve your natural tissue — helping you enjoy longer-term joint health, less invasive procedures, and fewer future surgeries.
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From day one, he takes the time to conduct a comprehensive, holistic evaluation before recommending any treatment — carefully considering your condition, lifestyle, age, and personal goals to define the best path forward.
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His Joint Preservation Treatment Approach focuses on protecting and restoring what nature gave you:
Repair:
Stitch or anchor torn tissue back to its natural position using durable, long-lasting techniques.
Revive:
Reestablish blood flow within the joint, restoring vitality and healing capacity.
Realign:
Correct bone or joint imbalances to relieve pain and improve long-term performance.
Regenerate:
Stimulate or restore cartilage and bone to rebuild smooth, healthy joint surfaces.
You deserve clarity, guidance, and confidence at every step. As a patient, our team is here to help you:
Clearly understand your condition and best path forward.
Know whether rest, therapy, or surgery is right for you — and why.
Make informed decisions.
We’ll explain implications and costs in simple terms, so you feel in control of your health.
Receive exceptional care.
Expect world-class results delivered with compassion, respect, and genuine human connection.
At the Joint Preservation Center in Idaho, your journey matters as much as your results.
Dr. Turkula doesn’t rush into surgery. Surgery is only recommended — and clearly explained — when it’s truly the best path for your recovery.
Decades of experience. Dr. Turkula brings 25+ years and thousands of successful procedures across major joints.
Award-winning innovation. Dr. Turkula is part of a team of surgeons that has created advanced joint-preserving techniques, scientifically proven to deliver superior results.
Preserve-first philosophy. Whenever possible, Dr. Turkula will repair and restore instead of removing, protecting your strength and mobility for the long run.
A second opinion, built in. Your case benefits from multiple surgeons consulting together.
Unlimited follow-ups before and after surgery. Patients who need surgery receive as many free consultations as needed, so you feel supported at every step.
At The Joint Preservation Center, we believe in full accountability — that’s why Dr. Turkula measured every patient’s symptoms, function, and join-related quality of life both before and after surgery.
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By tracking your progress over time, we ensure your treatment is not only successful — but meaningful in the long run. To achieve this, we use a HIPAA-compliant platform, called OutcomeMD, that independently measures and verifies each patient’s outcome scores.
Dr. Turkula is part of The Joint Preservation Center, a national network of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who share one mission: to preserve natural joints whenever possible.
Together, these surgeons collaborate on complex cases, share data and outcomes, and continually refine minimally invasive techniques that help patients heal faster and protect their joints for the long run.
Some of the advanced joint-preserving techniques we use were created by our own surgeons — recognized with awards and scientifically proven to deliver superior results.
When you choose Dr. Turkula, you’re not just choosing one surgeon — you’re backed by a team of innovators who are setting new standards in joint preservation across the United States.
We believe informed patients make the best decisions. Explore expert articles, guides, and resources to help you get back to what you love doing.
We know it’s not always easy to take time off or travel just to get answers.
That’s why our doctors offer virtual consultations via Zoom for eligible patients.
If you have a PPO insurance plan with out-of-network benefits:
We exclusively work with surgery centers that are in-network with the following insurances:

Note: If you do not have a PPO with out-of-network benefits, you can still see our specialists and the surgery center will still be in-network. In this case, our specialists charge $250 for the initial office visit (all follow ups are included). Surgery is typically in the range of $3,000–$7,500, depending on the procedure.
