Timothy S. Petsche, MD,FAAOS

Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Petsche is a board-certified physician who specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He treats people of all ages who are in pain from a sports, work comp, accident, or over-use injury using an evidence-based, data-driven scientific method to maximize healing.

With extensive experience in the field of sports medicine, Dr. Petsche offers the latest advancements in orthopedic treatments. Patients receive comprehensive diagnosis and treatment options, with risks and benefits discussed. Patients also receive extensive education so they can make informed decisions based on their own health and expectations.

Most patients are successfully treated without the need for surgery. This often includes a home exercise program, physical therapy, activity modification, medication, or injection(s). When surgery is necessary, Dr. Petsche is a specialist in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures including:

• Shoulder, knee, and elbow arthroscopy
• Meniscus repair
• ACL reconstruction
• Rotator cuff repair
• Shoulder labrum repair and stabilization

More complex advanced procedures include:

• Knee cartilage transplant: Membranous Autologus Chondrocyte Implantation
• Superior Capsule Reconstruction: Repair of previously unfixable rotator cuff tears
• Meniscus root repair
• Revision rotator cuff repair
• Revision ACL reconstruction
• Revision meniscus repair

Dr. Petsche works with a team that includes medical assistants, nurses, physician assistants, and others to provide the best comprehensive care. Each team member works closely with physical and occupational therapists to help patients regain pain-free range of motion, strength, and function after injury or surgery.

An athlete himself, Dr. Petsche prides himself as someone who athletes and sports enthusiasts can relate to. From participation in such youth sports as baseball, football, basketball, soccer, gymnastics and golf, Dr. Petsche went on to compete in All-State and All-American springboard diving in high school. At the University of Michigan, Dr. Petsche was an accomplished Division 1 athlete, and member of the swim and diving team that went on to win four consecutive Big Ten championships during his tenure. Today, Dr. Petsche enjoys golf, mountain bike riding, disc golf, swimming, lifting weights, water and snow skiing, wake surfing, badminton, pickleball, and hiking.

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Meet My Team

From left: Verenice (Medical Assistant), Jim Schiltz (Physician Assistant), Dr. Timothy Petsche, and Jessica Clark (Physician Assistant). Tracy (Registered Nurse), Kelly (Care Team Coordinator), and Naomi (Medical Scribe) not pictured.