On the Slopes
ACL, MCL, and meniscus tears from skiing and snowboarding at Targhee and beyond.
Board-Certified Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Surgeon · Driggs, Idaho
Expert Joint Preservation for Teton Valley
Advanced knee, shoulder, and sports injury care right here in Driggs — helping skiers, riders, climbers, and active people across Teton Valley and Jackson Hole return to the activities they love, while preserving their natural joints.
Serving Driggs, Victor, Tetonia & Jackson Hole · Same-week appointments · Virtual consults available
Fellowship Trained
in orthopedic sports medicine
10+ years
of experience
Arthroscopic Expert
minimally invasive joint surgery
Local care, elite expertise
Mountain-Town Injuries, Treated Close to Home
Living and playing in Teton Valley is hard on knees and shoulders — a season-ending ACL tear at Grand Targhee, a meniscus injury on the bike trails, a shoulder dislocation in the backcountry, wear-and-tear from an active outdoor life. Getting elite joint-preservation surgery used to mean traveling to Salt Lake, Denver, or beyond. Now it's available right in Driggs.
On the Trails
Knee and shoulder injuries from mountain biking, climbing, and trail running.
Everyday Active Life
Wear-and-tear, cartilage damage, and joint pain from a life spent outdoors.
The approach
Preserve Your Joints. Avoid Unnecessary Surgery.
We don't rush to replace or operate. We take time to protect your natural joint whenever possible — so you keep moving, for life.
PILLAR 01
Repair
Reattach torn tissue — meniscus, ligament, and rotator cuff repair that keeps what's yours.
PILLAR 02
Revive
Restore blood flow and healing so injured tissue can recover instead of being removed.
PILLAR 03
Realign
Correct bone and joint imbalances that overload cartilage and cause early wear.
PILLAR 04
Regenerate
Rebuild cartilage and bone with biologic techniques that extend your joint's life.
Conditions treated
Knee, Shoulder, Elbow & Hip
Knee
MOST COMMON- Meniscus tears & repair
- ACL, PCL, MCL & LCL injuries
- Cartilage damage
- Knee instability & pain
Shoulder
MOST COMMON- Rotator cuff tears
- SLAP & labral tears
- Dislocation & instability
- Sports overuse injuries
Elbow
- Ligament injuries
- Tendon tears & tendinitis
- Overuse & climbing injuries
Hip
- Labral tears
- Impingement (FAI)
- Cartilage preservation
Not sure what's going on? Request a visit — longer appointments, clear answers, less pressure to operate.
Meet your surgeon
Dr. Stefan Turkula, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon · Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine
Dr. Turkula lives in Teton Valley with his family — he's here for the same reason his patients are: the mountains. A Team Physician for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, he brings elite meniscus, ligament, and cartilage expertise to Driggs, treating the injuries this valley actually produces: ski-season ACL tears, singletrack crashes, and the wear of a life spent working and playing outdoors.
He teaches visiting medical students on annual elective rotations and serves on the Foundation Board of Directors for Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue. His visits run longer than you're used to — you'll leave with clear answers, a plan you understand, and no pressure to operate.
Off the clock you'll find him skiing, mountain biking, fly fishing, hiking, and camping with his wife Janet, children Leif and Juniper, and their two golden retrievers, Walter and Chuck.
Access & pricing
Straight Answers. Transparent Pricing.
Longer visits, clear answers, and less pressure to operate — with pricing you can see before you commit.
$0
Office visits with PPO benefits
No charge for office visits when you have PPO out-of-network benefits.
$250
Initial visit otherwise
A flat, known cost — plus transparent surgery pricing quoted up front, in writing.
Virtual
Consults over the pass
In Jackson, Tetonia, or unable to travel? Start with a virtual consultation.
From the valley
EXAMPLE TESTIMONIALS — REPLACE WITH REAL PATIENT STORIESNeighbors Who Got Back Out There
"Tore my ACL at Targhee in January. Dr. Turkula repaired it here in Driggs — no trips to Salt Lake — and I was back on skis for the last weeks of the next season."
"Two other surgeons said meniscus removal. Dr. Turkula repaired it instead and explained exactly why. A year later my knee feels like mine again on every ride."
"Rotator cuff tear from ranch work. He took the time to explain every option, never pushed surgery, and when we did operate, the pricing was exactly what he quoted."
Would you like to speak with one of our patients?
We'll connect you with someone who's been through the same injury and recovery.
Common Questions
If your plan includes PPO out-of-network benefits, office visits are at no charge to you. Otherwise, the initial visit is a flat $250, and any surgery is quoted transparently, in writing, before you decide. Call us and we'll check your benefits before your first visit.
Not necessarily. Virtual consultations are available for initial visits, imaging reviews, and many follow-ups. When an in-person exam or procedure is needed, the Driggs clinic is about 45 minutes from Jackson — far closer than Salt Lake or Denver.
No. The whole practice is built around joint preservation — repairing and regenerating your natural tissue, and operating only when it's genuinely the best option. Visits run longer so you get clear answers and a plan you understand, with no pressure.
Same-week appointments are typical, and acute injuries (a ski-season ACL or a dislocated shoulder) are prioritized. Call (208) 747-1235 and we'll find the earliest slot — timing matters for repair options.
Yes. Follow-ups, and coordination with local physical therapy, all happen in the valley — and your outcomes are tracked for up to 5 years through OutcomeMD, an independent platform.
Get Back to the Life You Love — Without Leaving the Valley
Expert orthopedic and joint preservation care, right here in Driggs. Request an appointment or call today.
(208) 747-1235
Driggs, Idaho · Serving Teton Valley & Jackson Hole
Same-week appointments · Virtual consultations available
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