Scott G Perkinson MD

Summary

• Scott Perkinson, MD, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Mankato, MN with subspecialties in robotic hip & knee reconstructive surgery, shoulder and reverse shoulder replacement, orthopedic sports medicine, ACL and meniscus surgery, hand surgery, and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2008 and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics from 2008 to 2013. He worked in Owatonna as a Mayo consultant from 2013 - 2025, where he served as Surgery Department Chair at the Owatonna Hospital. He also started the robotic hip and knee replacement program at Owatonna Hospital. Currently, he serves as the Chief of Surgery at Owatonna Hospital. He transitioned to Mankato in 2025 when he joined the Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinic. He has extensive experience in robotic hip and knee replacement, shoulder and reverse shoulder replacement, labral and rotator cuff tears of the shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, sports medicine, and ACL surgery. Dr. Perkinson has multiple publications in esteemed journals, notably The American Journal of Sports Medicine and Blood, which have been highly cited by other publications.