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

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
Very help full did not push anything. Has me starting out very reasonable.
Understood my needs and goals. Answered questions with knowledge.
Dr. Jeffrey Abildgaard is efficient, straightforward, and thorough. He explains things well, gives time for me to ask questions without feeling rushed and really tries to educate patients and have realistic goals. I appreciate and trust him as my doctor.
Very informative and shows he care about my issues at hand
Dr Abildgaard took his time and explained everything to me & what the next step is
Terrible bedside manner and horrible communication. Will never go back to him. It’s a shame as other doctors there are wonderful.
Dr. Jeffrey is always very considerate of my sister with a lot of empathy and care, my sister has a disability, but he really listens to her and cares.
Very thorough and caring. Knowledge and communicates all options.