As a hand surgeon in Vancouver, Dr. Donald Roberts offers surgical and non-surgical care for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, elbow and shoulder.
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Yes, Dr. Donald W. Roberts is accepting new patients at this office.
2121 NE 139th Street, Suite 300, Vancouver, WA 98686
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Yes, Dr. Donald W. Roberts is accepting new patients at this office.
One Center Court, Suite 110, Portland, OR 97227
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Dr. Don Roberts is an orthopedic surgeon sub-specializing in disorders of the knee and sports medicine. Dr. Roberts has extensive experience in knee arthroscopy, including arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, arthroscopic meniscal repair, meniscectomy and management of disorders of articular cartilage. Dr. Roberts is interested in minimally invasive procedures and was one of the first doctors in the Northwest to perform MAKOplasty®, a robotic assisted partial knee resurfacing procedure.
In addition to his expertise in arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Roberts treats arthritic conditions of the knee, including total knee replacements and tibial osteotomies. Dr. Roberts has been the team physician and orthopedic surgeon for the Portland Trailblazers since 1994. He was the team physician for gold medal winning men’s and women’s basketball teams at the 2012 London Olympics, and has cared for Olympic athletes at the US Olympic Training Center.
The son of a Cal-Tech professor of Chemistry, Dr. Roberts grew up in Altadena, California. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University in 1975 with a degree in Human Biology. After receiving his M.D. from the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1980, Dr. Roberts served his internship in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. The following year he taught Human Anatomy at the Stanford University School of Medicine and pursued further surgical training at Stanford University.
Dr. Roberts’ residency training in orthopedic surgery was completed at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Program in Boston, Massachusetts. After completion of his residency, he served as chief resident in orthopedic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He subsequently concluded a fellowship in sports medicine with Dr. Arthur Boland, the team physician for Harvard University. While in Boston, Dr. Roberts and his wife, Barbara, served as Resident Tutors in Cabot House at Harvard University.
Upon leaving Harvard in 1986, Dr. Roberts came to the Portland area to join Rebound. Since coming to the Northwest, Dr. Roberts has pursued the advancement of ortic surgery and surgery of the knee. He has taught knee anatomy at Stanford University, has served as a consultant reviewer and an associate editor of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and has initiated research projects on the technique and outcome of total knee replacements, particularly with regard to patellar resurfacing and implant wear.Being certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery.
A hand surgeon in Oregon, Dr. Roberts cares for injuries and complications of the hand, fingers, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. Dr. Roberts is specifically trained to diagnose each patient and determine whether or not surgical intervention is medically necessary, as surgery is usually seen as a last resort when other treatment methods have been exhausted. As a result, treatment can be surgical or non-surgical in nature.
Being an orthopedic surgeon in Oregon, Dr. Roberts is qualified to detect and treat all types of damage to the musculoskeletal system, such as the joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. After arriving at a diagnosis, Dr. Roberts will usually suggest surgery after less-invasive treatment options have been exhausted or eliminated. Patients might need the care and attention of an orthopedic surgeon for fractures, torn ligaments, sprains, sports injuries, and more.
Sports medicine physicians are trained to provide treatment and prevention plans for those participating in sports and related physical activities. Dr. Roberts is trained to treat complications such as muscle tears and strains, concussions, tendon and ligament damage, shin splints, sports hernias, fractures, and a variety of others. Treatments may include rehabilitation services, therapies and a variety of surgical operations, among others.
Stanford University School of Medicine
MD • 1980
Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
• 1982 - 1985
Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship in Sports Medicine
• 1986