Dr. Jacob D. Mikula

I trained in orthopedic surgery at Johns Hopkins and pursued advanced sports medicine

fellowship training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic. In addition to gaining extensive

experience caring for complex injuries, I served as an assistant team physician for the

Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, and Minnesota Lynx, as well as collegiate soccer,

lacrosse, hockey, and football teams. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the

unique demands of athletes at every level.

I care for adolescents and adults with sports-related and active-lifestyle injuries involving the

knee, shoulder, hip, and elbow. My clinical interests include ligament reconstruction, meniscus

repair, patellar instability, cartilage restoration, hip impingement and labral injuries, shoulder

instability, and rotator cuff disorders. I provide both surgical and nonsurgical care, and I believe

the best treatment is the one that fits the individual patient rather than simply the diagnosis.

My approach begins with listening. I want to understand what a patient hopes to return to,

whether that is competitive athletics, weekend recreation, work, or comfortable everyday

movement. When surgery is appropriate, my goal is to use evidence-based, joint-preserving

techniques and create a recovery plan that is realistic, personalized, and focused on long-term

function.

Dr. Mikula is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Acute Pain, Tenotomy, and Osteotomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles.