Daren Wickum, M.D.
"Quality of life really boils down to remaining active. Keeping patients mobile keeps me on my toes. So does keeping up with my son."
Specialties
- Knee Care
- Hip Care
- Arthritis Care
- Surgery
- Direct anterior hip replacement
- Orthopedic trauma
Team
At Summit, each physician hand selects a team of medical and administrative professionals who work together to care for you, our patient. Read more about our team approach to care.
- Mark Luong, PA-C
- Alexa P., Patient Coordinator
- Candy Young, CST, Certified Surgical Technologist
Background
Undergraduate Studies
Concordia University — Moorhead, Minnesota
Medical School
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical School — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fellowships
Foot and Ankle, Florida Orthopedic Institute — Tampa, Florida
Professional Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Fellow
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
Activities & Awards
- Volunteered in Haiti with other Summit Orthopedics doctors following the January 2010 earthquake
Personal Interests
Wakeboarding, family time, movies, outdoor activities
Locations
- Vadnais Heights3580 Arcade Street SouthVadnais Heights, MN 55127
- Eagan2620 Eagan Woods DriveEagan, MN 55121
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Testimonials
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Meet Summit Orthopedics surgeon Dr. Daren Wickum
Meet Summit Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Daren Wickum. He uses his knowledge of joint reconstruction and expertise in direct anterior hip replacement surgery to help his patients maintain an active quality of life.
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Ask Dr. Wickum: What Questions Should I Ask My Hip Surgeon?
Surgery is an important decision. Dr. Wickum offers a list of questions every patient should discuss with their surgeon when they are considering surgery.
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Ask Dr. Wickum: What is a direct anterior hip replacement, and how is it different from other hip replacement procedures?
Dr. Wickum explains the difference between a posterior and a direct anterior procedure for hip replacement, and discusses the advantages of anterior hip replacements.