Dr. Robert LaPrade

Dr. Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD

Dr. Robert LaPrade is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Edina and Eagan, Minnesota. He is known for complex knee surgery, including posterolateral corner, PCL and revision ACL injuries.

Complex orthopaedic knee and sports medicine surgeon at Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO), where he has practiced since joining from The Steadman Clinic in Vail in 2019.

Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Robert LaPrade

• Full Name: Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Complex knee and sports medicine
• Current Role: Knee surgeon and TCO sports medicine fellowship faculty
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; contact TCO
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Twin Cities Orthopedics – Edina Crosstown

• City: Edina, Minnesota
• Street Address and Phone: Not captured; confirm through TCO

Twin Cities Orthopedics – Eagan Viking Lakes

• City: Eagan, Minnesota
• Street Address and Phone: Not captured; confirm through TCO

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Posterolateral knee injuries
• PCL tears and knee dislocations
• Revision ACL reconstruction
• Meniscal transplants and root, ramp and radial meniscus tears
• MCL injuries
• Knee osteotomies
• Fresh osteoarticular allografts and cartilage resurfacing
• Complex patellofemoral instability
• Latarjet procedure (shoulder)

Education and Training

• Medical School: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago
• Fellowship: Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic, Columbus, Georgia, with additional complex knee training in Edinburgh and Oslo
• Doctorate: PhD, University of Oslo, 2003 (thesis on posterolateral knee injuries)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Affiliation: Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina and Eagan, Minnesota
• Teaching: Faculty, TCO sports medicine fellowship program
• Board Certification: Not stated on the sources checked; verify with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• Received the OREF Clinical Research Award (2013)
• More than 525 peer-reviewed manuscripts and 125 book chapters, per his website
• Editorial Board, American Journal of Sports Medicine and Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy
• Named by Becker’s ASC Review as one of four best orthopaedic knee surgeons practicing in ambulatory surgery centers
• Author of a textbook on posterolateral knee injuries
• Publishes patient PT and postoperative protocols online

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• Dr. LaPrade official website
• Becker’s Spine Review (2019 move to TCO)
• Orthopedics This Week (2019)
• Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Robert LaPrade known for?

Dr. Robert LaPrade is known for complex knee surgery, including posterolateral corner, PCL and revision ACL injuries.

Where does Dr. Robert LaPrade practice?

He sees patients at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina (Crosstown) and Eagan (Viking Lakes) locations in Minnesota.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Robert LaPrade?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location, referral needs and availability before you visit.

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