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

Great experience, on time, listened to me, gave me treatment options and explained the treatment pros and cons.
Thank you for your attention to detail and for seeing me
Excellent, professional, caring and activly listens.
Appreciated the time he spent talking to me and the options provided. Felt very comfortable with his assessment.
My experience with Dr. Abildgaard was extremely disappointing. I waited for my appointment, but once he entered the room, everything felt rushed and dismissive. He quickly listed PRP, HA injections, physical therapy, and medication and basically asked, “Which one do you want?” There was very little explanation of the treatments, benefits, risks, or what he recommended for my condition. When I asked about PRP, he said insurance normally doesn’t cover it. I explained that I had already contacted my insurance and was told it may be covered if medically necessary, so I simply asked if his office could verify coverage. His demeanor immediately changed, and he appeared visibly annoyed by my request. He said he would look into it and left the room, but never returned or even said goodbye. His assistant later came in and seemed unaware of what had been discussed. I left feeling unheard, dismissed, and as though my questions were an inconvenience. I will not see Dr. Abildgaard again!
Very informative about my surgical procedure.
Outstanding doctor! Communicated everything very well, relatable, knowledgeable, friendly. Best doctor I have ever seen!
Explained my visit and provided valuable insight into how I should approach my situation.
Dr. Abildgaard is a truly knowledgeable and skilled surgeon. My outcome has far exceeded my expectations!
Dr. Jeffrey A. did a good job of explaining to me how the gel injections work for my knees, what kind of shape my knees are in, and what I can continue to do. I'm very happy with the suggestions he made, as well as with scheduling my gel injections.