General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune condition that can cause arthritis in any joint, including the knees. If untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can cause permanent joint damage.
• Primary Care
  If you suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19 or the symptoms are severe please contact your primary care provider (PCP) by phone for further directions regarding testing.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Radiologist

• MRI
  The Klamath Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic has a state-of-the-art E-SCAN Open-structure MRI system. Our MRI system offers an invaluable tool to the orthopedic surgeon, providing a window into the human body without using potentially harmful x-rays or invasive techniques. The system provides images of the patients shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist, elbow, hand or foot. E-SCAN is a dedicated MRI Scanner with all the features needed for extremity MRI exams, but without the complexity of a big, multipurpose MRI system. The patient lies comfortably outside the magnet and extends only the anatomy being studied into the magnet. Typically we can examine, MRI scan and begin treatment on the first visit to our office.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  In keeping with our mission to provide excellent patient care, Klamath Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic houses a high-tech digital radiograph and diagnostic archiving x-ray. We have state-of-the-art digital-imagining technology that allows the physicians or technicians to view x-rays, MRI or CT Scans from any PC within our enterprise at a very high resolution in just seconds. We can show our patients these images in their patient rooms as we discuss the next steps in treatment. We maintain our X-RAY services on-site, allowing us to process your images and begin treatment on the same day – without the need to schedule a second appointment.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Knudsen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and member of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.  He is also a Fellow at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.  He completed both his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the Stanford  University Hospital in Palo Alto, CA.  Dr. Knudsen also has a fellowship in Sports Medicine/Arthroscopy and Shoulder Reconstruction. With his understanding of sports-related injuries, Dr. Knudsen treats the athletes of Oregon Institute of Technology and our region’s public and private high schools.
• Orthopedics
  Dr. Van Tassel is an Oregon native with more than 25 years of experience in General Orthopedics. He is a Board Certified Member of the American Osteopathic Association and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics.
• Arthroscopy
• Ankle Surgery
  All of our physicians are board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Our clinic offers specialized care in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery including reconstructive surgery for common and complex deformities, arthritis, trauma surgery, and arthroscopic (minimally invasive) surgery.
• Joint Replacement
  The Center for Total Joint and Spine Care at Sky Lakes Medical Center brings a comprehensive, more streamlined approach to joint replacement.  Our partnership in this venture focuses on team-oriented care, new surgical technologies and patient education to improve the outcome of joint-replacement surgery and accelerate your rehabilitation.
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Bunions
• Arthroscopy
• Hip Replacement
  Two months after my hip replacement I biked a 23 mile trail and was chasing after my grandkids. The best part? I’m not in pain anymore.
• Knee Replacement
  I went back to work, without pain, just two weeks after my knee replacement, and was back hunting within six weeks.
• Reconstructive Surgery

Dermatologists

• Cyst

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  The Klamath Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic offers a state-of-the-art surgical center for procedures that do not require an overnight stay at the hospital.  For over twenty-five years we’ve been offering our community the best in healthcare for our patients.  Our surgery center allows our skilled physicians to provide you with a higher level of personal care in a timely, convenient and comfortable manner that best suits your needs.
• Physical Therapy
  PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) strain or tear: PCL tears can cause pain, swelling, and knee instability. These injuries are less common than ACL tears, and physical therapy (rather than surgery) is usually the best option.
• Tennis Elbow
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
• Back Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• Ankle Sprain
• Bunions Problems
• Flat Feet
• Hammertoes
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Podiatric Deformities