Dr. Jeffrey Abildgaard is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, reconstructive procedures, and cartilage restoration. He has experience treating athletes at the high school, college, and professional level.
Dr. Jeffrey Abildgaard is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, reconstructive procedures, and cartilage restoration. He has experience treating athletes at the high school, college, and professional level.
Dr. Jeffrey Abildgaard is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a subspecialty in sports medicine. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee including reconstructive procedures, tendon/ligament reconstruction, and cartilage restoration. Dr. Abildgaard received his medical degree from Loma Linda University and completed his orthopedic residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix. He supplemented his training with a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Reconstruction at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Greenville, South Carolina.
Dr. Abildgaard enjoys caring for athletes of all ages and skill levels. He has provided care for athletes at the high school, college, and professional level, including Arizona State University, North Greenville University, the Greenville Drive (Boston RedSox affiliate), the Colorado Rockies and members of the US Ski and Snowboard Teams. Additionally, Dr. Abildgaard is active in research and is currently a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS).
Residency
Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center
Medical School
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Fellowship Training
Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas

Thank you so much! I actually cried in Joy when I got home. I forgot to ask, how much walking should I be doing now? I don’t want to mess this up.
I liked him almost as much as his pa
i had an excellent experience with the staff and dr abildgaard! everyone was so friendly and helpful!
Great doctor explained everything going on with my knee
Kind and through the appointment he talked orally about my knee. I appreciated how personal he was. I recommend!
Great that he explained step by step what he was doing + if it hurt explained why.
Very knowledgeable, took his time explaining everything, gave options. Answered all my questions. Appointment was not rushed.
I just had my first visit at Ortho Arizona with Dr. Abildgaasrd~ i would highly reccomend him. He was super busy/running behind but was then approachable, attentive and caring throughout my entire visit. He was knowledgeable, clear, concise and came up with a manageable treatment plan that gave me hope moving forward.
He was very clear and able to diagnose my issue quickly. He provided multiple options and explained each one well. We are following up with an MRI to confirm. I would definitely recommend him for shoulder issues.
He’s passionate about his work! The data points excite him. Plus, my knee is better. I feel comfortable with this doctor