James Gannon, M.D.
Leading an active lifestyle provides an additional motivation to provide orthopedic care that will allow patients to return to the activities they enjoy.
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Introducing James Gannon, M.D.
Learn more about Dr. James Gannon’s background, specialties, and interests.
Dr. James Gannon’s Approach to Care
“Leading an active lifestyle provides an additional motivation to provide orthopedic care that will allow patients to return to the activities they enjoy.”
Dr. Gannon’s specialties include knee, shoulder, sports medicine, arthroscopy, and joint preservation and restoration. He has practiced in St. Paul for more than 20 years. In some cases, he has cared for three generations of the families who place their trust in us. Dr. Gannon is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls./St.Paul Magazine.
Medical School
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Undergraduate Studies
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residency
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Fellowships
Sports Medicine, Norway and Australia
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America, Master Instructor
- Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
Team Physician for White Bear Lake Football
- Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Voted a “Top Doctor” in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: 1996-1999, 2001, 2003-2004, & 2006-2022
Voted a “Top Doctor” in Minnesota Monthly: 2018
Cycling, skiing, classic cars
Knee Replacement: Quality Information
Patient Education
Knee Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Shoulder Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Articles and Videos from James Gannon, M.D.
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12 Summit Physicians Honored with 2022 Top Doctors Recognition
On behalf of the whole Summit Orthopedics team, we are delighted to announce and celebrate our 12 2022 Top Doctors, as selected by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.
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Maggie Nichols Summit Story
As an elite athlete, Maggie Nichols suffered many different types of injuries during her gymnastics career and she always had a home at Summit Orthopedics. From injections to surgeries to physical therapy, listen how Summit impacted her career and kept her competing at the highest level.
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Ten Summit Physicians Named Top Doctors in 2019
Meet the 10 Summit physicians honored as Top Doctors this year.
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2018 Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors Include Four Summit Physicians
Summit Orthopedics congratulates the Summit physicians included in 2018 Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors list.
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Introducing James Gannon, M.D. [Video]
Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series
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Seven Summit Physicians Named Top Doctors in 2018
Summit Orthopedics congratulates 2018 Top Doctors Dr. Amy Beacom, Dr. Peter Daly, Dr. Jack Drogt, Dr. Erik Ekstrom, Dr. Michael Forseth, Dr. James Gannon, and Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas.