Certified in Depuy Velys (Robotic Arthroplasty System), 2024
Rucker Staggers, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
Rucker Staggers, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Specialty
Sports Medicine
Joint Replacement -
Location
Wasilla
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Fellowship
Orthopedic Sports Medicine – Mammoth Orthopedic Institute, Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Residency
Orthopedic Surgery – University of North Dakota, Fargo, ND
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Medical School
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
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Internship
General Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
About
Dr. Rucker Staggers is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon who specializes in advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatments for sports-related injuries, joint replacement, fracture care, and general orthopedic conditions. He joins Orthopedic Physicians Alaska’s Wasilla location in September 2025 after completing his Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Mammoth Orthopedic Institute in California, where he worked closely with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team and cared for athletes at all levels.
Dr. Staggers earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating with a letter of commendation for outstanding clinical performance. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of North Dakota and his general surgery internship at the Medical University of South Carolina. His training also includes a research fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in
Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University, graduating summa cum laude.
With over 20 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Staggers’ research has advanced orthopedic knowledge in areas such as ACL reconstruction outcomes in skiers, cartilage restoration, and complex sports injuries. His philosophy of care centers on delivering precise, individualized treatment using the most advanced techniques available—helping patients recover fully and return to the activities they love.
Outside of work, Dr. Staggers enjoys an active lifestyle that includes mountain biking, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, and working on his 1995 Jeep Wrangler.
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Certifications
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Memberships
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Medical Association (AMA) -
Affiliations
- Alaska Regional Hospital
- Alaska Surgery Center
- Alpine Surgery Center
- Creekside Surgery Center
- Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
- Providence Alaska Medical Center
Patient Testimonials
Questions?
The OPA team includes Alaska’s leading specialists and offers some of the latest, most advanced treatment procedures available today.
OPA treats a wide variety of conditions and offers comprehensive treatment options — including many non-surgical solutions, minimally invasive arthroscopies (repairs), and total joint replacement.
