We accept many insurances. We do not accept Medicare.

We accept many insurances.
We do not accept Medicare.

Meet Dr. Stefan Turkula

Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist

  • Fellowship Trained
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Arthroscopic Expert
Dr. Stefan Turkula, board-certified orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon specializing in advanced joint preservation in Idaho.

Success Stories from Dr. Turkula’s Patients

Patient testimonial video
Patient testimonial video
Patient testimonial video

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

A Journey Fueled by Passion and Experience

Former national champion freestyle skier, D1 football and collegiate lacrosse player at the University of Utah

University of Utah
— Biology, B.S.

Drexel University College of Medicine — M.D.

Cooper University Hospital — Orthopedic Surgery Residency

University of Minnesota/TRIA Orthopedic Center
— Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship

Active in NIH funded research on minimally invasive fracture fixation

A Journey Fueled by Passion and Experience

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

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

University of Utah — B.S. in Biology, building the foundation for a
career in medicine

Drexel University College

of Medicine — M.D.

Drexel University College

of Medicine — M.D.

Cooper University Hospital —


Orthopedic Surgery Residency

University of Minnesota / TRIA Orthopedic Center — Sports Medicine & Shoulder Fellowship, deepening expertise in the injuries he once faced as an elite athlete

University of Minnesota / TRIA Orthopedic Center — Sports Medicine & Shoulder Fellowship, deepening expertise in the injuries he once faced as an elite athlete

Active researcher in NIH-funded studies on minimally invasive fracture fixation — Published in AJSM, JBJS & JOT

Team Physician for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, NHL, MLB & NCAA programs — bringing world-class care to the athletes he has always admired

Team Physician for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, NHL, MLB & NCAA programs — bringing world-class care to the athletes he has always admired

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.

Improve symptoms now and
prevent problems in the future