St. Louis’s Top Orthopedic Care
Dr. Krueger delivers world-class orthopedic care through expert diagnosis, compassionate decision-making, and cutting-edge treatments. From conservative therapy to advanced surgery, we’ll help you recover like a champion.


Van S Krueger, MD, MBA
Dr. Krueger is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine/shoulder and orthopedic trauma. He specializes in shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions. He was raised in St. Louis, MO and is a part of Ortho Missouri.
Our Services
All Your Shoulder and Sports Medicine Needs in One Place

Shoulder
Specialized care for shoulder conditions and injuries including arthroscopy, arthroplasty, and complex reconstructions.

Elbow
Expert treatment for elbow injuries including arthroscopy, trauma, and ligament repairs.

Knee
Advanced knee procedures including arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and joint preservation.

Sports Medicine
Expert sports medicine care to keep you moving. From prevention to recovery, Dr. Krueger gets you back in the game.

Biologics
Cutting-edge biological treatments most notably platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.

Worker’s Compensation
Comprehensive care for work-related injuries with focus on safe and timely return to work.
Testimonials
What Patients Say About Dr. Krueger
“Dr Krueger is wonderful..He explains things so u know what’s going on with ur situation.I greatly appreciate all he’s done for me through this rough time with my shoulder.I have recommended him to people who need a great doctor for ur shoulder.Thank u to him and all his staff.”
“Dr Krueger explains everything in detail so you understand. I had a broken shoulder and he was kind, explained what I needed to do and recommended against surgery because it wouldn’t make it any better. Lots of PT though!”
“Dr. Krueger is the best!! He is a compassionate listener who took his time to thoroughly explain my diagnosis, which significantly eased my anxiety about visiting a doctor. He provided detailed options tailored to help me recover while accommodating my lifestyle. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a skilled orthopedic surgeon who is both professional and personable.”
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