What does Dr. Eskildsen specialize in?

Dr. Eskildsen specializes in total joint replacement and reconstruction of the hip and knee, including direct anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, and complex revision surgeries.

Where did Dr. Eskildsen complete his fellowship?

Dr. Eskildsen completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction of the hip and knee at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Is Dr. Eskildsen board certified?

Yes, Dr. Eskildsen is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the American Orthopaedic Association.

Where does Dr. Eskildsen perform surgery?

Dr. Eskildsen performs surgery at UNC REX Hospital and the Raleigh Orthopaedic Surgery Center, both located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

How do I schedule an appointment with Dr. Eskildsen?

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Eskildsen by calling Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic at (919) 781-5600 or by booking online at raleighortho.com.

Alex Kroft, PA-C

Board-Certified Physician Assistant

Alex Kroft is a board-certified physician assistant who has been with Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic since 2022. He serves as the physician assistant for Dr. Scott Eskildsen, specializing in hip and knee surgery.

Alex graduated from the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, New York with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2012. He completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training in 2009 at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Prior to joining Raleigh Orthopaedic, Alex worked as a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery in Durham for over four years in a sports medicine specialty, and at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York in Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement.

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