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Dr. Bircher is an orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in joint replacement surgery, including robotic-assisted joint replacement. Clinical interests include partial and total knee replacement, total hip replacement (including direct anterior approach hip replacement), trauma and fracture care, as well as arthroscopic surgery.
“My focus is on personalized, high-quality care that allows patients to regain quality of life.”
Experience
Education
- Undergraduate: University of Michigan – Ann Arbor
- Medical School: Des Moines University
Residency
- Cleveland Clinic – South Pointe Hospital
Fellowship
- Cleveland Clinic – Adult Reconstruction
Personal
Outside of work, Dr. Bircher is a husband and father of four boys. His wife is a physical therapist who also grew up in Minnesota, and they love spending time exploring the outdoors, swimming, fishing, biking, and competing in triathlons.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare
