Nurse Practitioner Jeff Temple practices Orthopaedics in the specialty clinic at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, coordinating patient care with a team of orthopaedic surgeons and specialists. With a wide array of clinical and surgical experience, Jeff has worked in the orthopaedics field for more than 35 years, beginning his career as a surgical technologist in 1987. He has advanced training and experience in sports medicine, bone fractures, arthritis and general orthopaedics, as well as wound care.
Personal philosophy/approach to medical care: I allow adequate time and listen to the patient for devising a mutually agreed upon plan mutually agreed upon plan of care toward recovery or prompt referral based on current treatment guidelines and recommendations.
Jeff earned his master’s degree for Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner from the University of Mary in 2001. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with honors in 1995 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Previously, Jeff worked with Bigfork Valley Clinic and Hospital, Northern Pines Orthopaedic Clinic in Grand Rapids, Minn., and the Bone & Joint Center of Excellence in North Dakota.
Away from work, he enjoys spending time with family, fishing and relaxing by the campfire.
Specialties
- Orthopaedics
- Sports Medicine