3 Best Orthopedics in Columbia, MO

Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Alan G. Anz is one of the highly experienced orthopedic surgeons in Columbia, MO. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2006 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He completed an adult reconstructive surgery fellowship at Texas Hip and Knee Center in Ft. Worth. He has over 18 years of experience. Dr. Alan is affiliated with reputable medical facilities, including Boone Hospital Center and Capital Region Medical Center. He is particularly enthusiastic about the advancements in surgical techniques that facilitate quicker recovery and early discharge to home following joint replacements. He played a crucial role in pioneering the outpatient joint replacement program at The Surgical Center at the Columbia Orthopaedic Group. Presently, approximately 50 percent of his joint replacements are performed on an outpatient basis. He is a member of the Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Alan welcomes new patients to his office.

Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Tyler J. Jenkins is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, MO. He completed his medical education at the University of Missouri. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He then completed a spine surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He is passionate about evidence-based spine care and believes that the best way to stay engaged in this life-long learning process is through research and a continuous search for solutions to clinical problems. He is an active researcher in spine conditions and orthopedics. He has earned top research awards from the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Cervical Spine Research Society. He developed the "No S.C.A.R.E. Protocol" with top spine surgeons across the country to improve safety for patients undergoing cervical surgery nationwide. This has led Dr. Jenkins to conclude that collaborating evidence-based research and listening to each individual patient is at the heart of medicine. Most patients with spinal conditions do not need surgery and can be effectively managed with medications, injections, alternative medicine, diet, and exercise. Even if spine surgery is necessary, choosing a unique operation for the individual patient will lead to the best outcomes.

Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Shawn Sahota is a fellowship-trained specialist in orthopedic surgery. He was pre-admitted into medical school at the University of Missouri. During his time there, he was an esteemed member of the Honors College on an academic scholarship. He earned degrees in Biological Sciences and Economics, along with a minor in psychology, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Shawn attended medical school at the Mayo Clinic, where he graduated with the highest honors. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. He completed fellowship training in sports medicine, with a focus on shoulder, hip, and knee surgery, at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Shawn is passionate about treating athletes of all ages and varieties, ranging from the young to professional athletes. His patient-centered focus is complemented by evidence-based care. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES), Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA), and American Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society (AOSSM). He practices at Columbia Orthopaedic Group and he accepts new patients in his office.