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Idaho Falls · Eastern Idaho

Orthopaedic care for Eastern Idaho, from first visit to full recovery.

Spine, joint replacement, sports medicine, hand, foot & ankle, and fracture care: seven surgeons in one building on Woodking Drive. Most patients don't need a referral.

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Cervical & lumbar artificial disc replacement with Dr. Robert Johnson →

  • Slots held for new injuries
  • On-site digital X-ray
  • Medicare & most PPOs
Summit Orthopaedics clinic building at 3720 Woodking Dr, Idaho Falls
3720 Woodking Dr, Idaho Falls
Mon–Thu 8–5 · Fri 8–2

Find care

What's bothering you?

Pick a body area to see the treatments and the surgeon who focuses on it.

Neck & back (spine)

Herniated discs, sciatica, stenosis, cervical & lumbar disc replacement. Dr. Johnson

Hip & knee

Anterior hip, total & partial knee replacement, arthroscopy. Dr. Cooper, Dr. West

Sports medicine

ACL, shoulder, and athletic injuries for every level. Dr. Rencher, Dr. Griffiths

Shoulder

Rotator cuff, standard and reverse shoulder replacement. Dr. Griffiths

Hand & wrist

Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, fractures, nerve surgery. Dr. Woodall

Foot & ankle

Ankle replacement, complex foot reconstruction. Dr. Van Dyke

Fractures & trauma

Broken bones and difficult fractures. Dr. West, Dr. Rencher

Work injuries

Workers' comp care with prompt reports to employers.
Robert Johnson, DO, spine surgeon at Summit Orthopaedics
Robert Johnson, DOBoard-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon · Spine fellowship, Texas Back Institute
Motion-preserving spine surgery

Artificial disc replacement for the neck and low back, here in Idaho Falls.

Not every spine surgeon offers artificial disc replacement. Dr. Robert Johnson has built his practice around it, performing both cervical (neck) and lumbar (low back) disc replacement at Summit Orthopaedics. Instead of fusing two vertebrae together, the damaged disc is replaced with an FDA-approved artificial disc designed to keep that level of the spine moving.

  • 130+ lumbar disc replacements a yearSummit's reported annual average
  • Teaches other surgeonsLectures on lumbar disc replacement nationally and internationally
  • Fellowship-trainedTexas Back Institute, Plano, TX
  • Robotic-assisted spine surgeryFor precise implant placement

Disc replacement

  • Keeps motion at the treated level
  • No bone graft or bone fusion needed
  • For select patients with 1–2 damaged discs

Fusion

  • Joins two vertebrae so they no longer move
  • Still the right choice for some conditions
  • Dr. Johnson performs both and will explain which fits you
Ask about a disc replacement consult Coming from out of state?

Disc replacement isn't right for everyone. Candidacy depends on your imaging, symptoms, bone quality and overall health, and all surgery carries risks. Dr. Johnson will review the benefits and risks of every option with you. Individual results vary.

Our surgeons

Meet the doctors

Seven surgeons, each focused on a part of the body, and all at one Idaho Falls location.

Robert Johnson, DO
Featured · Spine

Robert Johnson, DO

Neck, low-back & spine · Cervical & lumbar disc replacement · Robotic spine surgery

Dr. Johnson went into spine surgery after watching his mother live with the effects of a spinal fusion following a car accident. Today his practice centers on keeping patients moving: conservative care first, and motion-preserving disc replacement when surgery is the right call. DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine; orthopaedic residency, Oklahoma State University Medical Center; spine fellowship, Texas Back Institute. Works with James Cook, PA-C.

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Logan Cooper, DO

Logan Cooper, DO

Hip & knee replacement

Fellowship-trained in adult reconstruction (Texas Orthopedics). Idaho Falls High & BYU-Idaho grad.

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Nathan Rencher, DO

Nathan Rencher, DO

Sports medicine · Fractures

Sports medicine fellowship at Beacon Orthopaedics; worked with athletes up to the Cincinnati Reds.

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Stan Griffiths, MD

Stan Griffiths, MD

Shoulder · Sports · Hand · Trauma

Board certified; practicing in Eastern Idaho since 1993. Raised in Shelley, ID.

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Greg West, MD

Greg West, MD

Trauma · Anterior hip · Sports

Harborview trauma fellowship; Orthopedic Trauma Liaison at EIRMC. In Idaho Falls since 1995.

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Bryan Van Dyke, DO

Bryan Van Dyke, DO

Foot & ankle

Fellowship at the Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center; ankle replacement and reconstruction.

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Jhade Woodall, MD

Jhade Woodall, MD

Hand & wrist · Plastic surgery

Board-certified plastic surgeon with hand surgery fellowship training (Portland, OR).

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Physician assistants: James Cook, PA-C (spine), Ammon Lambson, PA-C, Joel Whiting, PA-C.

Patient reviews

What patients say

Rated 4.6 on Google from 231 reviews (rating as listed Nov 2026; confirm before launch)

“Dr. Johnson is a very knowledgeable and respectful doctor! He is very good at explaining things well and goes out of his way to make sure you understand!”
Tara Golinveaux · Google review
“The care could not have been better. Never been treated as well at any other medical facility. James Cook is a considerate and caring professional. Dr. Johnson is amazing.”
JoLynn Drage · Google review
“Dr. Van Dyke is great! He listens to my problems and comes up with a solution. In fact, all of the doctors, PA's and MA's are awesome!”
Lisa Kuck · Google review

Reviews are excerpts of public Google reviews as displayed on summitortho.net. Individual experiences and results vary.

New patients

Your first visit in three steps

  1. Call or request online

    Call 208-227-1100 or send a request. New injuries can often be seen quickly.

  2. Grab your forms

    Download the new-patient packet for your insurance from the Patient Center, or arrive 15–20 minutes early.

  3. Bring the basics

    Photo ID, insurance card, medication list, prior imaging or reports, and any braces or orthotics.

Which insurance do you accept?

Summit is a CCN, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, traditional and PPO provider and participates with Medicare. Not a Champus provider. Self-pay patients: payment at time of service; major procedures need a 50% deposit. Billing questions: 208-227-6003.

Do I need a referral?

Usually not. Some insurance plans, including some Medicare plans, require one. Call and the team will check.

Is this an emergency?

For severe pain, uncontrolled bleeding, new numbness or weakness, or a suspected major fracture, call 911 or go to the ER.

Visit us

One location, every specialty

Address
3720 Woodking Dr
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Phone
208-227-1100
Fax
208-227-1085
Email
intake@summitortho.net
Hours
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm
Serving
Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby, Rexburg, Pocatello & patients from out of state
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