The 20 Best Osteoarthritis Doctors in Montana, US

Dr. Nicholas Blavatsky grew up in Havre where he excelled in sports and academics. Following graduation from Havre High School, he was accepted to the Air Force Academy where he played defensive end for the Falcon football team. When the Academy dropped their pre-med program in 1975, Dr. Blavatsky transferred to Carroll College in Helena graduating in 1977 with a degree in biology. He completed medical school at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno in 1981. He completed an internship in general surgery from Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada and a residency in orthopedic surgery from Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Blavatsky is Board Certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Prior to joining Montana Orthopedics Dr. Blavatsky practiced in Central Florida for 15 years where he helped Winter Haven Hospital achieve its designation as a top 100 hospital for joint replacement in 1998. Dr. Blavastky’s clinic interests include general orthopedics and major joint replacement. Dr. Blavatsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Born in Germany and raised in Seeley Lake, Montana, Dr. Reissig earned two bachelor degrees from Montana State University in Bozeman. She received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado. Dr. Reissig completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Plainview Hospital in New York and an orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.As a provider, Dr. Reissig’s clinical interests include fracture care and all foot and ankle conditions (from deformity to sports injuries to total ankle replacements). She loves learning new techniques and staying up-to-date on innovative procedures to improve patient outcomes. Dr. Reissig is passionate about helping people return to activities that they love without pain.“I am dedicated to discovering the underlying diagnosis for the pain a person is experiencing. I will exhaust all nonoperative measures available before indicating a patient for a surgical procedure.”When not working, Dr. Reissig enjoys crossfit, yoga, horseback riding, hiking, cooking, scuba diving and spending time with her family.​​Dr. Reissig received her Board Certification from  AOA-American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Reissig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

David Allmacher is an Orthopedics provider in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Allmacher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Allmacher is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Price is a Sports Medicine provider in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Price is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Channer is an Orthopedics provider in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Channer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Channer is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Whiting is an Orthopedics provider in Missoula, Montana. Dr. Whiting is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bowlegs, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Whiting is currently accepting new patients.

After graduating from medical school at the University of Washington, Dr. Johnson completed his residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Johnson enjoys spending his time off camping, hunting and boating. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

“Helping every patient be involved in their care” is how Dr. Malody describes her philosophy of working with the men and women'she treats each day at the clinic. She enjoys the practice of medicine, particularly as it gives her something new to learn every day.Dr. Malody enjoys talking with her patients, learning more about them and finding ways to help them become more active in their own health and wellness. She loves learning new things and is constantly looking for new options to improve the level of care every patient receives. Dr. Malody completed both medical school and her residency at Creighton University School of Medicine.She likes to get outside bird watching, camping and hiking whenever she can. Dr. Malody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Dr. Malters became a physician with a single goal in mind: to provide the patients he treats with the opportunity for a better quality of life. His goal is to engage every patient so that they understand and participate in their medical care.A graduate of UCLA School of Medicine, Dr. Malters completed his residency at the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is board-certified in internal medicine. Outside of the office, Dr. Malters enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors, where he hunts and hikes. Dr. Malters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Myasthenia Gravis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Joe Gregory has over 26 years of experience in adult internal medicine. He sees patients generally over the age of 18.  His philosophy of care is to treat every patient as an individual and to take a holistic approach with each. That means taking into consideration not only the patient’s physical health but also their mental health and spiritual health. The most rewarding part of practicing medicine to Dr. Gregory is watching a patient’s health improve under his care. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting, fly fishing, and horseback riding as well as dog training and music. Dr. Gregory attended medical school at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship at Mesa General Hospital Medical Center. A residency at University Medical Center followed. Board-certified in internal medicine. Dr. Gregory is board-certified in internal medicine and wound care and is a Certified Wound Specialist Physician as well as an Internal Medicine Physician. Dr. Gregory is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Bullae, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Peptic Ulcer.

Dr. Fordham enjoys providing comprehensive care to families in a small community. As a doctor at Laurel Family Medicine, she loves caring for several generations, entire families. Dr. Fordham’s philosophy of care is to provide comprehensive healthcare, to see beyond the medical issue and truly understand the whole patient and their history.The SCL mission reveal and foster God’s healing love by improving the health of the communities we serve resonates with Dr. Fordham. She puts patients first, is approachable, casual and a great listener. She likes to get to know her patients.Living in Montana with great access to the outdoors is what drew Dr. Fordham and her family to Montana. She loves working and spending free time in the area. Dr. Fordham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Thomas Owen is an Orthopedics provider in Billings, Montana. Dr. Owen has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Osteoarthritis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Owen is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Klepps is an Orthopedics provider in Bozeman, Montana. Dr. Klepps has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tendinitis. Dr. Klepps is currently accepting new patients.

Whitney Robinson is an Orthopedics provider in Billings, Montana. Dr. Robinson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Pike is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon who has practiced since 2004. He sees patients at our Orthopedic Destination Center. In 1993, Dr. Pike earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. He obtained his Master of Science in Biological Oceanography from Florida Tech University in Melbourne in 1995. Dr. Pike graduated with his Doctor of Medicine from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago in 1999. Dr. Pike completed his Orthopedic residency at the University of New Mexico in 2004. After completing his residency, Dr. Pike joined the Great Falls Clinic team in 2004. In his spare time, Dr. Pike enjoys outdoor photography, fly fishing, fly-tying, bird hunting, marine biology, SCUBA diving, and handball. Dr. Pike is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Rhizarthrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Zachary Scheer is an Orthopedics provider in Billings, Montana. Dr. Scheer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Steven Fischer is an Orthopedics provider in Billings, Montana. Dr. Fischer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Joseph Bergman is an Orthopedics provider in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Bergman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Keith Bortnem is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Great Falls, Montana. Dr. Bortnem is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Stanley Makman is an Orthopedics provider in Kalispell, Montana. Dr. Makman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.