Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sports Medicine Certification
Fellowship Trained in Sports Orthopaedic Surgery
Dr. Alexander Meininger is a board-certified Orthopaedic Surgeon whose practice focuses on knee, hip and shoulder injuries. He performs more than 500 knee surgeries a year; about 150 of which are ACL reconstructions. Dr. Meininger is fellowship-trained and holds specialty certification in Sports Medicine. He specializes in minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, knee injuries including ACL and meniscus injuries, joint and cartilage preservation, regenerative medicine and trauma. Dr. Meininger is recognized by the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) as a national leader in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery.
Dr. Meininger is an Official U.S. Ski Team Physician. He is a consulting physician for Velonews, US Pro Cycling Challenge, The Journal of Competitive Cycling, the Big Mountain Enduro series, Western Spirit Tours, and PRCA Rodeo.
As one of the founding partners of Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute (SOSI), Dr. Meininger focuses on helping patients return to their passions in the least invasive way possible. “My practice is about preserving lifestyles. We’re giving people the function they’re seeking to pursue the lifestyle they enjoy.”
Dr. Meininger completed his undergraduate work at the University of Colorado, Boulder, his medical school degree at Rush Medical College of Rush University in Chicago, and his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the University of Illinois Medical Center. He completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Chicago. Dr. Meininger has been selected as an Emerging Leader by his peers in the prestigious American Orthopaedic Association. He is an Associate Master’s Instructor of Arthroscopy with AANA and a reviewer for the scientific journal Arthroscopy.
Dr. Meininger practices at SOSI locations in Steamboat Springs, CO. As a skier, competitive cyclist and outdoorsman, Dr. Meininger understands the opportunity for work-life balance that living in a community such as Steamboat provides.
For more information about Dr. Meininger, visit www.dralexmeininger.com.
Dr. Meininger helps you restore your ACL with the revolutionary BEAR® Implant
“BEAR surgery is a revolutionary option for patients to restore their ACL tear instead of undergoing more invasive reconstructive surgery. I think this is the future of ACL surgery.” - Dr. Alex Meininger
Education Background
Undergraduate
University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, Colorado
Medical School
Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, IL: 2010.
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL: 2011.
Sports Team Affiliations
- United States Ski Team, Official Team Physician 2011- Present
- Grand County High School Red Devils, Moab, UT - Team Physician 2011- Present
- Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo, Moab, UT - Medical Director
- US Pro Cycling Challenge, World Anti Doping Agency Physician, 2012
- Velonews, Journal of Competitive Cycling, Consulting Physician 2008 – Present
- Western Spirit Tours, Consulting Physician 2011 – Present
- Chicago Fire MLS Soccer, Team Physician, 2011
- Chicago Sky WNBA Basketball, Team Physician, 2005-2010
- University of Chicago, NCAA Division III, 2011
- Concordia University, NCAA Division III, 2011
- University of Illinois at Chicago, NCAA Division I, 2005-2010
Professional Affiliations
Licensure:
Colorado
Utah
Certifications:
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2013.
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Qualification (CAQ), 2015.
Affiliations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopaedic Association, Emerging Leader
- Western Orthopaedic Society
- Mid-American Orthopaedic Association
- Colorado Orthopaedic Society, Western Slope Chapter
Press
Publications:
Dr. Meininger has published and presented dozens of scientific articles and book chapters including a text dedicated to the Leg Pain in the Running Athlete. His research has been selected for presentation on the national, regional, and local levels by his peers.
Research Interests:
Sports injury prevention, ACL tears, rotator cuff tears
Physician Education:
Dr. Meininger is active as an Associate Master’s Instructor of Arthroscopy volunteering regularly with the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) to enhance surgeon training in arthroscopic techniques. He has been selected as an Emerging Leader by his peers among the prestigious American Orthopaedic Association. He is an active committee member for AANA and a reviewer for the scientific journal, Arthroscopy.
Community Education:
Dr. Meininger has written numerous articles on sports-related topics for national publications such as Velonews among others. He is passionate about orthopaedic sports medicine and you may encounter his lectures, radio programs, or newspaper headlines.
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Partnerships/Locations
Main Office - Steamboat Springs, CO
Address:
705 Marketplace Plaza, Suite 200,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Phone:
(970) 879-6663
Fax:
(970) 871-1234
Doctors at this location:
Steamboat Surgery Center
705 Marketplace Plaza,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Steamboat Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center in the heart of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This medical facility came to existence through its founding partners Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute and UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center. Its bold leadership, commitment to quality, and cost-effective care. This center is managed by Surgical Care Affiliates.
Steamboat Surgery Center specializes in outpatient surgical procedures:
- Orthopaedics
- Pain Management
- Spine Surgery
SOSI - Craig, Colorado
Address:
Memorial Regional Health
Medical Office Building
750 Hospital Loop,
Craig, CO 81625
Phone:
(970) 826-2450
Doctors at this location:
The Steamboat Orthopaedic & Spine Institute physicians are proud to partner with Memorial Regional Health to provide services in Craig.
We outpatient clinic appointments, follow-up appointments, consultation, and second opinions at the Memorial Regional Health Medical Office Building.
(970) 879-6663.
SOSI - Fraser, Colorado
Address:
Fraser Medical Building
45 County Road 804, #201
Fraser, CO 80442
Phone:
(970) 364-2070
Doctors at this location:
The doctors at SOSI have been providing Orthopaedic services in Grand County for over 25-years. We have outpatient clinic appointments available weekly. Appointments are made through our main office at SOSI by calling (970) 879-6663.
We offer a full range of services including appointments, follow-ups, second opinions; and imaging studies including X-rays, Ultrasound, CT-scans, and MRI.
For any questions on our services and to schedule an appointment or surgery please call (970) 879-6663.
SOSI - Rock Springs, Wyoming
Address:
Steamboat Orthopaedic and Spine Institute
4401 College Dr,
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Phone:
(307) 448-3220
Doctors at this location:
The doctors at SOSI have been providing orthopaedic services in Rock Springs for years. We have outpatient clinic appointments available weekly.
We offer a full range of services including appointments, follow-ups, second opinions; and imaging studies including X-rays, Ultrasound, CT-scans, and MRI.
For any questions on our services and to schedule an appointment or surgery please call (970) 879-6663.