About Dr. William Behrens

Care built on thoughtful decisions.

Every patient arrives with different goals, different concerns, and a different story. My responsibility is to understand those factors before recommending treatment.

I specialize in hip and knee reconstruction, including primary joint replacement and complex revision surgery. Whether someone is considering a first replacement or looking for answers after a previous operation, my goal is the same: understand the problem, explain it clearly, and develop a treatment plan that fits the individual.

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The right operation begins with the right conversation.

One of the most important decisions I make is deciding when surgery is not the best answer.

Joint replacement can dramatically improve quality of life for the right patient, but it is still a major operation. My responsibility is to understand why someone is hurting, determine whether surgery is likely to improve the problem, and explain every reasonable option along the way.

When surgery is appropriate, careful planning begins long before the first incision. Every implant choice, correction, and technical decision should have a purpose. Patients deserve to understand not only what I recommend, but why I recommend it.

Education and Training

A career shaped by engineering and surgery.

Biomedical Engineering

Saint Louis University

Doctor of Medicine

University of Kentucky

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Saint Louis University

Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

Ortho San Antonio

Orthopaedic surgical planning and medical imaging

Why Engineering Matters

An engineering perspective that still shapes my practice today.

Before medical school, I studied biomedical engineering at Saint Louis University. That education gave me an early understanding of biomechanics, materials science, and analytical problem solving that continues to influence how I evaluate joint reconstruction.

Every hip and knee replacement requires balancing anatomy, implant design, alignment, soft tissues, and long term function. Approaching those decisions with an engineering mindset remains a fundamental part of how I plan reconstruction.

Areas of Focus

Specialized care for hip and knee reconstruction.

Hip Replacement

Modern reconstruction focused on restoring mobility, independence, and quality of life.

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Knee Replacement

Individualized treatment centered on each patient’s anatomy, symptoms, goals, and lifestyle.

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Revision Surgery

Evaluation and treatment of painful or failed hip and knee replacements, including complex reconstruction and second opinions.

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My Approach

Clear thinking at every step.

Listen

Every consultation begins with understanding your symptoms, concerns, and goals.

Understand

A careful history, examination, and review of imaging help identify the true source of the problem.

Explain

You should understand your diagnosis and every reasonable treatment option before making a decision.

Treat

When surgery is appropriate, each part of the operation should be planned with a clear purpose.

Outside the Operating Room

Perspective beyond medicine.

When I am not in the hospital or clinic, I value time at home with my wife and children. Family provides perspective, keeps life busy, and reinforces why helping people return to the lives they enjoy matters so much.

I also enjoy building things outside of medicine, learning new skills, and continually improving the systems that support my practice. Curiosity has remained one of the most useful qualities throughout my career because it encourages continued growth and better care for patients.

Professional Credentials

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

ABOS Board Certified

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Member

Begin With Understanding

Considering joint replacement or looking for another opinion?

A thoughtful evaluation can help clarify the problem, the available options, and whether surgery is likely to provide meaningful benefit.

Schedule Consultation

Care built on thoughtful decisions.

The right operation begins with the right conversation.

A career shaped by engineering and surgery.

Biomedical Engineering

Doctor of Medicine

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

Adult Reconstruction Fellowship

An engineering perspective that still shapes my practice today.

Specialized care for hip and knee reconstruction.

Hip Replacement

Knee Replacement

Revision Surgery

Clear thinking at every step.

Listen

Understand

Explain

Treat

Perspective beyond medicine.

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Considering joint replacement or looking for another opinion?

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