Arthroscopy

Our surgeons utilize arthroscopic techniques to minimize the invasiveness of common procedures of the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow. This minimizes pain and speeds your recovery in an effort to get you "back in the game" as quickly as possible.

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Joint Reconstruction

Our surgeons are specially trained to use the newest technology to minimize pain, speed recovery, and get you back to your active lifestyle. Cutting-edge techniques include robotic surgery, partial knee replacement, cartilage transfer, and image-based joint replacement.

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New Location Downtown!

909 SW 18th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
As team physicians for the Timbers, we are pleased to offer the convenience of our new downtown clinic at Jeld-Wen Field — Another location to receive excellent orthopaedic care provided by Sports Medicine Oregon.

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Sports Medicine Oregon

Valerie J. Nipper, PA-C

Certified Physician's Assistant

Ms. Nipper is a certified Physician's Assistant who joined our practice in September 2005. She has clinical and surgical background assisting in treatment of a variety of orthopaedic problems. In her leisure time she enjoys sailing, skiing and gardening.

Undergraduate Degree

Biology and Education, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Master Degree

Physician Assistant Studies, Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR

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