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Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD

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(Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and General Practice

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Professional interests include: knee problems, ACL injury, sports health, and more.

2700 Vikings Circle
Eagan, MN 55121

(952) 456-7600

Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD is a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN specializing in sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD is affiliated with Crosstown Surgery Center, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Fairview Southdale Hospital, TCO Edina - Crosstown and Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center.

Office Locations

2700 Vikings Circle
Eagan, MN 55121

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4010 W 65th Street
Edina, MN 55435

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“His orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Robert LaPrade, a complex knee specialist with Twin Cities Orthopedics, made such an impression on Kyle that it led him to become an orthopedic surgeon himself.”—"Call it 'family medicine.' Muckenhirn kids follow mom to Sanford Health in Detroit Lakes", DL-Online, October 2024

“SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Five days after an Aug. 3, 2017, surgery to repair a "crushed meniscus" in his left knee, Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun flew from Vail, Colorado, to Philadelphia with...”—""You realize this guy knows what he's doing and he's not going to hurt me." -- Inside Jakob Chychrun's rapid rehabilitation approach", New York Times, September 2018

“Except once the surgeon, Dr. Robert LaPrade at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, went into the knee he found that the medial meniscus was in fact detached, and that it was not a routine clean...”—"Basu: Is being transparent about your lack of transparency transparent enough?", New York Times, July 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2012 were musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration, injections and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	132
hip imaging	31
injections	46
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	54
X-rays	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2013 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	98
hip imaging	33
injections	26
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
musculoskeletal imaging	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
doctor visit	98
hip imaging	24
injections	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	24
musculoskeletal imaging	24

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2015 were musculoskeletal imaging, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), hip imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	126
hip imaging	38
injections	36
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	38
musculoskeletal imaging	58
X-rays	20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	107
hip imaging	18
injections	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	71
X-rays	53

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
doctor visit	120
hip imaging	31
injections	54
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	89
X-rays	58

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
doctor visit	96
hip imaging	15
injections	30
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	76
X-rays	61

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	25
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	70
hip imaging	11
injections	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	54
X-rays	43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
doctor visit	18
injections	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21
musculoskeletal imaging	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Eagan, MN were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	34
doctor visit	88
hip imaging	25
injections	34
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	52
X-rays	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He completed residency at Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. He is certified by the Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Residency: Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies

Board Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crosstown Surgery Center

Twin Cities Orthopedics

Fairview Southdale Hospital

TCO Edina - Crosstown

Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, HealthPartners, Medicare, Medicaid, America’s PPO, Health Partners, SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER, Americas PPO HealthEZ, PreferredOne and Medica.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

United Health Care

HealthPartners

Medicare

Medicaid

America’s PPO

Health Partners

SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER

Americas PPO HealthEZ

PreferredOne

Medica

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Eagan, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$700,210 Acufex $245,973	Healicoil $71,206	ULTRABUTTON $70,180	Meniscal Root Repair System $52,694	Biosure $47,786	Other $212,370
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$414,245 Sports Med Knee $54,995	Other Endoscopy $51,794	N8TIVE $39,648	TRUNAV $35,839	Endobutton $32,348	Other $199,621
Arthrex, Inc.	$36,888 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $18,631	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $7,139	ARTHREX $3,821	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE ARTHROPLASTY $997	$6,300
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	$6,300 Responsive Arthroscopy Devices $6,300
Linvatec Corporation	$2,631 Knee Biologics $2,000	Linvatec Hip Preservation System $298	Linvatec Knee Preservation System $132	LIVATEC KNEE PRESERVATION SYSTEM $115	Allograft Tissue $86
Other	$1,676 Osteoarthritis of the knee $103	SYNVISC-ONE $41	DeNovo NT $40	Allograft $29	FORTEO $22	Other $1,441

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$684,231
Royalty or License	$243,651
Travel and Lodging	$112,041
Consulting Fee	$99,406
Food and Beverage	$17,970
Other	$4,651

Research Payments

Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD has received 13 research payments totaling $482,029.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Robert F. Laprade, MD, PhD.

Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2021	$37,164.26	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2022	$29,555.83	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.
Responsive Arthroscopy LLC	2020	$24,727.40	Physician Covered Recipient	Stock purchased by physician.

Biography

Dr. Robert Laprade sees patients in Edina, MN and Eagan, MN. His medical specialties are general practice, pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and general surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: PCL injury, sports health, and research. Dr. Laprade's hospital/clinic affiliations include Crosstown Surgery Center and Fairview Southdale Hospital. He can take several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Cigna, and Aetna. Dr. Laprade's practice in Eagan, MN is open to new patients as reported by Yext. He studied medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. He completed his residency training at Michigan State University Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. He has received professional recognition including the following: Published Peer-Reviewed Studies: >475 Presentations at Conferences: >1000 Patents: 4 Fellowship; J. Albert Key Research Award; and Academic Visitors.