Donald W. Roberts, M.D.
Patient ReviewsSpecialties
Joint Replacement & Revision, Knee, Sports Medicine, Total Knee Replacement
Fellowship
Sports Medicine
About
Dr. Don Roberts is an orthopedic surgeon subspecializing in disorders of the knee and sports medicine, including total knee replacement. Dr. Roberts has extensive experience in knee arthroscopy, including arthroscopic reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, arthroscopic meniscal repair, meniscectomy, and management of disorders of articular cartilage. Dr. Roberts is interested in minimally invasive procedures and was one of the first doctors in the Northwest to perform MAKOplasty, a robotic-assisted partial knee resurfacing procedure.
In addition to his expertise in arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Roberts treats arthritic conditions of the knee, including total knee replacements and tibial osteotomies. Dr. Roberts has been the team physician and orthopedic surgeon for the Portland Trail Blazers since 1994. He was the team physician for gold-medal-winning men’s and women’s basketball teams at the 2012 London Olympics and has cared for Olympic athletes at the US Olympic Training Center.
The son of a Caltech professor of chemistry, Dr. Roberts grew up in Altadena, California. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Stanford University in 1975 with a degree in human biology. After receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1980, Dr. Roberts served his internship in orthopedic surgery at the University of Washington in Seattle. The following year, he taught human anatomy at the Stanford University School of Medicine and pursued further surgical training at Stanford University.
Dr. Roberts’ residency training in orthopedic surgery was completed at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Program in Boston, Massachusetts. After the completion of his residency, he served as chief resident in orthopedic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He subsequently concluded a fellowship in sports medicine with Dr. Arthur Boland, the team physician for Harvard University. While in Boston, Dr. Roberts and his wife, Barbara, served as Resident Tutors in Cabot House at Harvard University.
Upon leaving Harvard in 1986, Dr. Roberts came to the Portland area to join Rebound. Since coming to the Northwest, Dr. Roberts has pursued the advancement of orthopedic surgery and surgery of the knee. He has taught knee anatomy at Stanford University, has served as a consultant reviewer and an associate editor of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, and has initiated research projects on the technique and outcome of total knee replacements, particularly with regard to patellar resurfacing and implant wear.
Being certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Currently, Dr. Roberts lives in Vancouver, Washington, with his wife, Barbara, and has four children, Emily, Molly, Heather, and Allen. As a family, they enjoy river rafting, fishing, tennis, hiking, traveling, and reading.
Dr. Roberts offers sports-related care and knee surgery, including joint replacement and revision. He sees patients at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery in Vancouver at Rebound Salmon Creek, in Portland at Rebound Rose Quarter, and at Rebound Lake Oswego.
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I wouldn't recommend this any more than Dr. Roberts would. But, I had bi-lateral total knee replacement surgery in 2008. Last year I skied more than one hundred days! I also mountain biked for another thirty or forty days.
My wife, Carol, participated throughout the planning and preparation as well as the recovery from surgery, which was crucial. We both developed enormous respect for Dr. Roberts as a person and as a surgeon. His integrity and wisdom were evidenced throughout the process and was reflected by the attitudes and standards of his staff.
Miracles happened twice with Dr. Roberts in our lives. One year ago my wife had bilateral total knee replacement surgery. And with her drive and the inspiration of Dr. Roberts and his staff, she is raring to go too. She will be back skiing with me this year.
I would absolutely recommend Dr. Roberts for total knee replacement. I encourage anyone wanting to reclaim their life to make a commitment to themselves to come back strong to do the things they love.