Dr. Aaron Florence, DO, FAOAO, is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist with Bridger Orthopedic, providing care for patients in Dillon, Montana, in partnership with Barrett Hospital & Healthcare. Dr. Florence delivers world-class orthopedic care to patients in Dillon, and the surrounding communities including joint replacement, sports injuries, trauma care, fracture management, and conducting arthroscopic procedures to help patients regain function, and return to the activities they love. His approach to patient care is rooted in precision, personalization, and evidence-based medicine. He also believes in exhausting all conservative treatment options available and relies on surgical intervention only when necessary. His goal is always to help patients return to the activities they love with strength, confidence, and long-term success.

Dr. Florence takes great pride in incorporating advanced techniques and the latest innovations across all areas of his surgical practice, ensuring that each patient receives the most current, effective, and individualized orthopedic care. When performing joint replacement surgery his commitment to precision and innovation allows him to utilize modern, high-performance implants for both total knee and total hip, designed to restore natural joint mechanics, reduce pain, and support long-term durability. For knees, in ALC reconstruction, Dr. Florence tailors graft selection to each patient’s unique anatomy, activity level, and recovery goals. For shoulder injuries, Dr. Florence utilizes minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques and advanced implant systems to treat a wide range of conditions, including rotator cuff tears, labral injuries, and shoulder instability. In addition to conservative non-surgical and surgical treatment options, he also offers platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as a regenerative, non-surgical option for a range of orthopedic conditions.

Dr. Florence has participated as a test writer for the Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialty Certifying Board and as an Oral Boards Examiner, both with the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, and he is a member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. As someone who has lived an active lifestyle, he has a deep understanding of the mindset of patients who are eager to return to the sports, activities, and hobbies they love. With his family, he enjoys skiing, mountain biking, water skiing, hiking, fishing, and hunting. He and his wife, a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, have 5 children. They are active in their church and enjoy games, music, movies, and a variety of outdoor activities together.