One specialist for your hip and knee — in Scottsdale.

Dr. Brandon Gough is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 8,000 hip and knee procedures since 2013. Robotic MAKOplasty® for knees. Muscle-sparing Direct Superior for hips. Most patients walk and go home the same day.

★★★★★ 4.8 Google Reviews

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8,000+ Procedures

Board-Certified Surgeon

Walk Same Day

No Post-Surgery Restrictions

Scottsdale, AZ

You don't have to keep living with this pain.

Pain that wakes you up at night
Stiffness getting in and out of the car
Avoiding stairs, walking, or activities you love
Injections or PT that stopped working
Told you're not old enough but the pain is real
Missing out on the things you love

The difference is in the technique.

	Traditional	Dr. Gough
Incision	10–12 inches	4–6 inches
Muscle handling	Cut or detached	Fully preserved
Walking	Days after surgery	Same day
Recovery	6–12 weeks	Weeks, not months
Restrictions	Long post-op list	None
Hospital stay	2–4 days	Same day / 24 hrs

Hip. Knee. Partial. Total. Revision. Dr. Gough does it all.

Because Dr. Gough specializes exclusively in hip and knee replacement, every treatment plan is built specifically around your anatomy, your goals, and your life.

MAKOplasty® Hip Replacement

MAKOplasty® Total Hip and Total Hip Replacement Revision — all using the Direct Superior muscle-sparing approach. Walk same day, no post-op restrictions.

MAKOplasty® Knee Replacement

MAKOplasty® partial, total, and revision knee — robotic precision, quadriceps preserved, same-day home, back to golf in ~3 weeks.

Personal Consultation

Dr. Gough meets with every patient personally — before surgery, day of surgery, and throughout recovery. One surgeon. Consistent, attentive care at every stage.

BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHPAEDIC SURGEON

Meet Dr. Brandon Gough, M.D.

Dr. Brandon Gough is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and a leader in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement.

Dr. Brandon Gough is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He specializes in hip and knee reconstruction and has performed over 8,000 procedures since 2013.

He is one of a select group of surgeons in the country trained in the Direct Superior approach to hip replacement — a technique that eliminates post-surgery restrictions and dramatically reduces recovery time. He is also a past consultant and educator for Stryker Orthopaedics, training surgeons from around the world in minimally invasive joint replacement techniques.

Beyond the operating room, Dr. Gough volunteers with Magis Clinic, Madonna School, Habitat for Humanity, and Sienna St. Francis Clinic. He believes that exceptional surgical care and genuine compassion go hand in hand.

What Our Patients Are Saying

★★★★★ 4.8 Google Reviews

★★★★★

“My 10-year knee replacement anniversary is this year — going strong, no issues. Dr. Gough did a great job. He also did my husband’s hip replacement in 2023. My husband is doing amazing — back to cycling and full-time work in 29 days after surgery. Thank you Dr. Gough!”

★★★★★

“I think Dr. Gough is amazing. I had both knees replaced 3 years ago and recovered very quickly. The pain was managed to my complete satisfaction. Truthfully, I went back to work full time within 2 weeks after surgery. I don’t know why I waited so long. My life is pain and limp free now.“

★★★★★

“Totally amazing to be up and walking within an hour of getting to my room after surgery. OR staff was the best — kind and compassionate. The most incredible thing is that I have no pain. After having both replaced, this is wonderful.“

★★★★★

“Dr. Gough, Chris Bero his PA, and the entire staff are professional, personable and service oriented. Dr. Gough’s work was miraculous. I can walk again, healed quickly with answers to my every question, and I’m back to doing the things I love.“

★★★★★

“He replaced both of my hips and I’m pain free now — it changed my life! It’s wonderful to have no pain and to be able to walk again. Dr. Gough is a great surgeon and I recommend him highly.“

★★★★★

“One year post-op hip replacement update: So thankful for the surgical expertise of Dr. Gough. Back to doing all the things I enjoy, and grateful every day. The pain was managed to my complete satisfaction. I went back to work full time within 2 weeks. My life is pain and limp free now.“

Stop managing the pain. Start planning the solution.

A consultation with Dr. Gough is a real conversation — not a rushed appointment. He’ll review your imaging, answer every question, and give you a clear recommendation with no obligation.

8,000+

Hip & Knee Procedures

Same Day

Home After Surgery

25-30yr

Year Implant Life

★★★★★ 4.8 Google Reviews

Which joint is bothering you?

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Last Name

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Hip Knee

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Content on this website is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Each patient’s condition, treatment plan, and results are unique. Patient testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of similar outcomes.