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Knee, Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Kevin Christensen, MD

Fellowship trained at the Andrews Institute under Dr. James Andrews. Board certified in orthopedic surgery with subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine. Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Knee, shoulder and sports medicine. Fluent in Spanish.
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Foot and Ankle

Daniel Hoopes, MD

Fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center. Board certified. Twelve years in practice treating everything below the knee, plus knee pain in adults over fifty.
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Hand and Upper Extremity

Toby Johnson, MD

Weill Cornell Medical College graduate with a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. Board certified with a subspecialty certificate in surgery of the hand. Team physician at Fresno State University for seventeen years.
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Joint Replacement

Jeffrey Wallentine, MD

Thirty-four years in practice, the most senior surgeon at Ridgeline. Mako robotic-arm-assisted total and partial knee and hip replacement, direct anterior hip. Stanford sports medicine fellowship. Former U.S. Air Force and Utah Army National Guard medical officer.
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Shoulder and Sports Medicine

Michael Carlson, MD

Sports medicine fellowship at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute. Board certified with a subspecialty certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine. Arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee, hip and ankle, with a conservative, minimally invasive approach.
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Hand and Upper Extremity

Travis Peterson, DO

Hand surgery fellowship at UMass Chan Medical School. Board certified in orthopedic surgery with a Certificate of Added Qualification in surgery of the hand. Performs office-based, wide-awake carpal tunnel release without general anesthesia. Holds an MBA from BYU.
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Two clinics, one number to call or text. Same-day appointments for acute injuries whenever we can. The front desk will match you with the right surgeon.
Provo1055 N 300 W, Ste 104
Orem700 W 800 N, Ste 330
Daniel Hoopes, MD, Foot and Ankle surgeon at Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists
Foot and Ankle

About Dr. Hoopes

MD
ABOS
Dr. Hoopes treats everything below the knee: the foot, the ankle, and the injuries and deformities that keep people off their feet.
He also built a dedicated lane for knee pain in adults over fifty.He trained at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the regional trauma center for Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, where the complex fracture is the everyday case.
At a glance
FellowshipFoot and ankle, Harborview
BoardABOS
In practice12 years
Also seesVernal and Moab
Dr. Hoopes, MD · Foot and Ankle

Becoming a Specialist

Dr. Hoopes earned his medical degree at the University of California, Irvine, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of New Mexico.He then completed a foot and ankle fellowship at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Hoopes, MD · Foot and Ankle

In Practice

Bunion surgery, ankle fracture repair, total ankle replacement, Achilles repair, ankle arthroscopy, plantar fasciitis care, forefoot and toe correction, and diabetic foot care. For older adults, a conservative-first approach to knee pain.He is published in the peer-reviewed literature and uniquely holds privileges across both the Intermountain and HCA systems: Utah Valley, Timpanogos Regional, Orem Community, Spanish Fork, American Fork, Mountain Point and Mountain View hospitals.He also sees patients at Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal and Moab Regional Hospital, extending foot and ankle care well beyond the valley.
Dr. Hoopes, MD · Foot and Ankle

Procedures Performed

A selection. Dr. Hoopes also performs ankle arthroscopy, plantar fasciitis treatment, forefoot and toe correction, and diabetic foot care.
Dr. Hoopes, MD · Foot and Ankle

Life Outside the Clinic

Dr. Hoopes maintains his own practice website at hoopesmd.com, where he writes about foot and ankle conditions for patients.When he is not in clinic he is on his feet somewhere in Utah, which is the point of the work.
Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists

Care at Ridgeline

Ridgeline Orthopedic Specialists is an independent orthopedic surgery practice serving Utah County from Provo and Orem.Our eight board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons provide expert, personalized care for a wide range of orthopedic conditions and injuries.Timely access to care is a priority. We strive to offer same-day appointments for acute orthopedic needs. One phone number, one scheduling team and coordinated care across both clinics make it easy to reach the right specialist when you need us.
ContactTalk toa real person.
Two clinics, one number to call or text. Same-day appointments for acute injuries whenever we can. The front desk will match you with the right surgeon.
Provo1055 N 300 W, Ste 104
Orem700 W 800 N, Ste 330