Knee pain stopping your life? Robotic precision changes that.

Dr. Brandon Gough uses MAKOplasty® — Stryker’s robotic-assisted system — for knee replacement with precision traditional surgery can’t match. Muscle-sparing. Same-day home. Back to golf in ~3 weeks.

★★★★★  4.8  Google Reviews

AZTopDocs Top Doctor 2025 badge — physician recognition award displayed over an Arizona state outline graphic in blue and mint green

Find Out If You're a Candidate

Dr. Gough will review your imaging and tell you exactly which procedure is right for you.

8,000+ Procedures

Board-Certified Surgeon

Walk Same Day

No Post-Surgery Restrictions

Scottsdale, AZ

ctive couple riding bicycles together along a scenic desert community path, smiling and enjoying an active pain-free lifestyle
3D medical illustration of the human knee joint showing femur, tibia, patella, and cartilage with a warm glowing highlight against a transparent soft tissue overlay

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

The difference is in the technique.

 TraditionalDr. Gough
Incision10–12 inches4–6 inches
Muscle handlingCut or detachedFully preserved
WalkingDays after surgerySame day
Recovery6–12 weeksWeeks, not months
RestrictionsLong post-op listNone
Hospital stay2–4 daysSame day / 24 hrs

From partial to total — the right procedure for your knee.

Not every knee needs full replacement. Dr. Gough evaluates your imaging to recommend the least invasive, most effective procedure.

MAKOplasty® Total Knee

When damage affects the full knee, Dr. Gough replaces all three compartments with robotic precision and his muscle-sparing technique to get you moving faster.

MAKOplasty® Partial Knee

If your damage is confined to one compartment, Dr. Gough resurfaces only that area — preserving all healthy tissue. 2–4 week recovery. More natural feel.

Revision Knee Replacement

If a prior knee replacement has failed, loosened, or is causing pain — Dr. Gough specializes in complex revisions and has performed thousands of cases.
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.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors badge — nationally recognized physician excellence award featuring double caduceus emblem in navy blue and green on white background
AZTopDocs Top Doctor 2025 badge — physician recognition award displayed over an Arizona state outline graphic in blue and mint green
Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 Class of 2017 Honoree badge — recognition award graphic in blue, grey, and white
Dr. Brandon Gough MD board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement in Scottsdale Arizona

What Our Patients Are Saying

★★★★★  4.8  Google Reviews

★★★★★

“I had a total muscle-sparing knee replacement a week ago. I was walking the same day! He is a very compassionate and caring physician, who the nurses and therapists all speak highly of. He follows my progress and keeps in close contact with my therapists. I can’t say enough great things about him.”

★★★★★

“Can not say enough wonderful things about Dr. Gough and his amazing staff. He fixed a hyperextension problem in my knee replacement that I had struggled with for years. He has a very knowledgeable PA that was so helpful and patient. The whole office is run smoothly and efficiently. He deserves a rating above and beyond 100%.”

★★★★★

“This being my first knee surgery, I wasn’t sure what to expect. They were very professional and answered all my questions. I felt very relaxed and well taken care of. I experienced knee pain relief better than I thought possible! I feel like I am in very good hands with Dr. Gough.”

★★★★★

“Absolutely perfect outcome with total right knee replacement. Highly recommend Dr. Gough! Wonderful bedside manner, very friendly! From start to finish the experience was outstanding.”

★★★★★

“My wife’s experience with Dr. Gough was excellent. Just the way he handled everything before knee surgery, the surgery itself, and post surgery — couldn’t be more pleased. I felt respected. The appointment wasn’t rushed. We fully trusted his decisions throughout.”

★★★★★

“Dr. Gough provided an excellent, thorough explanation of my right knee replacement. His post-operative follow-up was complete and precise. After 30 months with my new knee I strongly recommend this procedure to anyone with a comparable condition. As a professional engineer I recognize outstanding technical work — and this was it.”

Knee pain is one of the most treatable conditions in modern medicine.

Dr. Gough meets personally with every patient at every stage of care. Your consultation includes a physical exam, imaging review, and a clear path forward. No pressure — just answers.

8,000+

Hip & Knee Procedures

Same Day

Home After Surgery

25-30yr

Year Implant Life

AZTopDocs Top Doctor 2025 badge — physician recognition award displayed over an Arizona state outline graphic in blue and mint green

★★★★★  4.8  Google Reviews

Find Out If You're a Candidate

Dr. Gough will review your imaging and tell you exactly which procedure is right for you.