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About Us: About Dr. Nessler

Joseph P. Nessler, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Nessler received his orthopedic training at the Rochester Mayo Clinic. He has a specialty practice in hip and knee joint replacement as well as revisions. Dr Nessler joined St. Cloud Orthopedic Association in 1991, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons as well as the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Nessler is a consultant for Stryker Orthopedics, a world wide leader in implants. Currently, he consults in the development of new surgical technique, clinical testing of new implant designs as well as computer navigation. Dr. Nessler has developed a muscle-sparing dual incision hip replacement technique in conjunction with Stryker and now has done nearly 1,000 of these procedures. In July, 2004 computer assisted navigation was incorporated into his hip surgeries. Navigation in knee surgeries began in January 2005.

Us News & World Report Top 100

In July, 2007 the St. Cloud Hospital was ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals for Orthopedic Care with the Mayo Clinic and Abbott Northwestern the only other Minnesota hospitals selected in this field. In 2008 the St. Cloud Hospital's Orthopedic program moved up to 35.

Doctor of Medicine

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Internship

Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
Rochester, MN

Society Memberships

* American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
* Minnesota Orthopedic Society
* American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

* St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN
  • Director of Bone & Tissue Bank
  • Director of Orthopedic Surgical Services