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Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), bursitis, hip problems, and more.

5803 Neal Avenue N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082

(651) 439-8807

Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD is an orthopedist in Hudson, WI specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD is affiliated with Woodwinds Health Campus, Twin Cities Orthopedics, HighPointe Surgery Center, Other facilities throughout Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin and Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center.

Office Locations

2651 Hillcrest Drive
Hudson, WI 54016

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4040 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129

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5715 Memorial Avenue
North Stillwater, MN 55082

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5803 Neal Avenue N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082

(651) 439-8807

(651) 439-0232

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Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

knee X-ray

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD performed more joint reconstruction, knee X-ray, lower extremity surgery, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

lower extremity MRI

total hip replacement

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD performed more total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for lower extremity MRI, and total hip replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

MRI

total hip replacement

By Affordability:

joint X-ray

knee X-ray

spine MRI

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD performed more major joint aspiration, major joint injection, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for joint X-ray, knee X-ray, and spine MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	279
doctor visit	482
hip imaging	80
injections	279
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	58
musculoskeletal imaging	192
reconstructive surgery	58
X-rays	192

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	288
doctor visit	443
hip imaging	72
injections	288
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	49
musculoskeletal imaging	186
reconstructive surgery	49
X-rays	186

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	38
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	248
doctor visit	434
hip imaging	77
hospital care	11
injections	248
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	43
lower extremity surgery	43
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	227
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	43
X-rays	229

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	307
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	41
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	182
doctor visit	426
hip imaging	118
injections	182
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	54
musculoskeletal imaging	279
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	54
X-rays	294

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	72
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	179
doctor visit	402
injections	179
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
musculoskeletal imaging	161
reconstructive surgery	42
X-rays	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	172

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	24
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	189
doctor visit	379
injections	189
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	58
musculoskeletal imaging	175
reconstructive surgery	58
X-rays	175

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	30
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
doctor visit	391
injections	138
joint surgery	67
lower extremity surgery	67
musculoskeletal imaging	176
reconstructive surgery	67
X-rays	176

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	32
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	221
doctor visit	531
hip imaging	13
injections	221
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	91
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	28
musculoskeletal imaging	273
reconstructive surgery	91
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	260

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	42
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	156
doctor visit	452
hip imaging	18
injections	156
joint surgery	81
lower extremity surgery	81
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	230
reconstructive surgery	81
X-rays	212

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	30
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	163
doctor visit	490
hip imaging	22
injections	163
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	91
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
musculoskeletal imaging	283
reconstructive surgery	91
X-rays	261

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	26
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
doctor visit	427
hip imaging	18
injections	149
joint surgery	100
lower extremity surgery	100
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	33
musculoskeletal imaging	235
reconstructive surgery	100
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	217

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	23
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD treated as an orthopedist in Hudson, WI were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	199
doctor visit	441
hip imaging	52
hospital care	11
injections	199
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	66
lower extremity surgery	66
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	22
musculoskeletal imaging	219
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	66
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	214

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	318
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	109
85 and over	32
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Vincent Knowlan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Woodwinds Health Campus

Twin Cities Orthopedics

HighPointe Surgery Center

Other facilities throughout Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin

Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ConforMIS, Inc.	$1,219 iTotal Identity CR $1,043	Identity Imprint PS $126	iTotal Identity PS $50
Stryker Corporation	$715 MAKOplasty $339	Mako $121	Tritanium $75	TRIATHLON $60	ACCOLADE $34	Other $85
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$274 Persona $110	G7 $102	HIPS $30	Biomet Bone Cement V $18	Arcos $14
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$169 PINNACLE $24	SUMMIT $20	$125
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$108 REAL INTELLIGENCE $108
Other	$115 AQUAMANTYS $35	Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $15	EUFLEXXA $12	Healicoil $11	Compression $11	Other $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,513
Travel and Lodging	$890
Grant	$100
Education	$97

Biography

Dr. Robert Knowlan's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Knowlan's areas of expertise include arthroscopic surgery, sports health, and osteotomy. He is affiliated with Woodwinds Health Campus and Twin Cities Orthopedics. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital.