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Taylor (TJ) Ridley, MD

Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

“I firmly believe in listening to my patients so I can better understand their needs, limitations, and goals. You have to treat the person who’s in front of you and not just the problem that’s in front of you.”

What areas of orthopedics do you specialize in?

I am a sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip arthroscopy as well as knee, hip, and shoulder joint preservation, including management of complex ligament injuries, meniscus, tears, cartilage, defects, and labor tears.

What other types of care do you provide?

I also perform minimally invasive knee, hip, and shoulder replacements, including robotic assisted knee replacement surgery. I also offer assessment and diagnostic care as a sports medicine/orthopedic surgeon for all muscular skeletal conditions, as well as activity related sports injuries. My treatments range from medications and therapies to surgical and non-surgical procedures. Given my specialized training and breadth of experience, I perform a unique set of surgical treatments when non-surgical treatments have failed.

Professional Experience

  • Stellis Health, 2026-present
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics

Education

  • Fellowship – The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO
  • Residency – University of MN, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Minneapolis, MN
  • Medical Degree – University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA
  • Undergraduate Degree – Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN

Certifications

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery
  • Board Certified Sports Medicine

Professional Affiliations

  • Arthroscopy Association of North America, Resident/Fellow Membership
  • Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, Resident/Fellow Membership
  • Minnesota Orthopaedics Society, Resident/Fellow Membership
  • American Orthopaedics Society of Sports Medicine, Resident/Fellow Membership

Personal Interests

I live in the west metro with my wife, Courtney and my two daughters. When not spending time with my family, I enjoy skiing, biking, fishing and golfing.

Where can I learn more about Dr. Ridley?

  • Follow him on Instagram @dr._ridley
  • Gender : Male
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