Non-surgical
arthritis care
Explore treatment options for hip and knee osteoarthritis, with a plan shaped around your comfort, mobility, and goals.
Explore your options
A more personal kind of orthopedic care
Your life in motion.
Your surgeon,
by your side.
Unhurried, personalized hip and knee care with Dr. Stephen Engstrom. A relationship built around you—and the life you want to get back to.
Independent practice. Individual attention.
Time to be heard.Care begins with your story
A surgeon who knows you.A lasting, personal relationship
A plan that fits your life.Your goals guide your care
The WILCO difference
Good care starts
with a real
connection.
You deserve more than a rushed appointment. You deserve a surgeon who takes the time to understand what matters to you.
At WILCO Arthritis Institute, your care is personal from the first conversation. There is time to explore your options, talk through the risks and benefits, and build a treatment plan around your unique goals—even when that plan does not involve surgery.
A different way to care for arthritisHip & knee care
The right care.
For your next chapter.
From non-surgical treatment to joint replacement, we consider the full picture before deciding what comes next.
Non-surgical
Hip & knee
replacement
Personalized surgical planning, tissue-sparing techniques, and guidance through every stage of your care.
Our approach to replacement
Complex & revision
joint replacement
Thoughtful evaluation for more complex hip and knee problems, including a previous replacement that needs further care.
Complex care, personally
Meet your surgeon
Dr. Stephen Engstrom, M.D., M.B.A.
Dr. Stephen Engstrom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, joint preservation, and joint resurfacing. He is dedicated to helping patients move through life with less pain and more confidence.
Dr. Engstrom founded his independent practice to bring patients something increasingly rare in medicine today: unhurried, personalized care from a surgeon they know and trust every step of the way.
Fellowship trainedWashington University in St. Louis
Former facultyVanderbilt University Medical Center
What you can expect
A little more time.
A lot more personal.
Your care blends modern technology with a return to the personal attention that makes medicine meaningful.
01 / YOUR STORY
We begin by listening.
Your first visit starts with understanding your experience, your daily life, and what you want to be able to do again.
02 / YOUR OPTIONS
We make a plan together.
We review your diagnosis and the treatment options available, with space for your questions and priorities.
03 / YOUR CARE
We stay alongside you.
If surgery is right for you, our family-oriented care team guides you through preparation, treatment, and recovery.
Does arthritis care always mean surgery?
No. Proper arthritis care does not always involve surgery. Dr. Engstrom reviews non-surgical and surgical options with you so you can decide which treatment path best fits your individual goals.
What makes concierge care different?
The focus is on more time with your surgeon, direct communication, and a personalized care plan. WILCO’s independent model is designed to support an enduring doctor-patient relationship.
Q: Can I still use my insurance to help pay for my joint replacement?
A: Yes! The costliest part of joint replacement surgery is the care related to the facility (hospital/surgery center). This includes your implant, anesthesia, and other charges related to where you elect to have surgery. Our partners at the hospital/ASC will bill your insurance to help pay for these services, though you may still owe some money based on your deductible. If you have private insurance, we will help you submit paperwork to them to help you reimburse for some of my fee. Unfortunately, if you have a Medicare or Medicare advantage plan, we are unable to bill your insurance for any of our fees.
Your story is where we start
The time and attention
your care deserves.
Explore what a more personal approach to hip and knee care could mean for you.
Plan your first visit