Brent T Warner, MD

Surgical Sports Medicine Expertise

The majority of my surgical practice focuses on arthroscopic and open surgeries of the shoulder, knee, and hip. I have developed particular expertise in complex knee surgeries, including complex meniscus tears, ACL tears, cartilage injuries, knee malalignment issues, and multiligament injuries.

For hip problems, I perform arthroscopic surgical procedures to treat labral tears, hip impingement, and other issues. I do not perform total joint replacements of the hip or knee. When it comes to the shoulder, I do all types of procedures, including total shoulder replacements as well as other surgeries for rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, and many other issues.

As an athlete, I understand the profound impact that an injury can have on a patient’s life and well-being. My goal is to quickly and safely return people to the activities they love, whether that’s training for an ultramarathon or walking the dog around the block.

Dr. Brent Warner’s Commitment to Patient Education

One of my strengths as an orthopedic surgeon is that I spend time making sure my patient understands what we’re talking about, without all the technical jargon. I like to sit down with my patients, show them their X-ray or MRI, and use models of the joints to show them what the problem is, how it’s causing their symptoms, what I am going to do to fix it, how it will work, and what the limitations might be.

I hope my patients come away with a good understanding of what I’m seeing, what recommendation I’m making, and why I’m making it. My patients really appreciate that I take the time to explain things and answer questions. It’s an important part of the care I give.

Dr. Brent Warner’s Approach to Care

It’s rare for me to tell a patient that their only option is surgery. Instead, I prefer to give patients all their options, presenting to them the various things we could do to address the problem and explaining the pros and cons of each. It’s important that the patient be able to make their own decision.
I will make a recommendation, of course, and I will advise them on what I think is best. But ultimately, it’s their body and their choice. One of the things I think about is if this were my knee, would I want to go through with this surgery, given its magnitude and risks? I try to be forthright with my patients and give them a realistic set of expectations and potential outcomes.

I want patients to make an informed decision, but I want it to be their decision. And I hope they leave my office feeling that I gave them options and explained them fairly.

Dr. Brent Warner’s Outside Interests

I’m married with three children, each of whom is involved in many different activities, so I spend a lot of time carting my kids around to various activities, practices, or games. That’s really fun. I’m an active guy myself, and my favorite sport is downhill skiing.

I grew up in a musical household, and my dad introduced me to the guitar at a young age. I love music in general, and I have played the guitar for years — although it took a back seat when our children were really young and I was in my orthopedics residency. I am happy to say that I continue to play today.

My fellowship was in Vail, Colorado, at the Steadman Clinic, and I got involved with the U.S. Ski Team during that time. I serve as a team physician for the Buck Hill race team, which is a great way to stay involved with the broader ski world. As a skier myself, I enjoy seeing and treating ski athletes in my practice.