DepartmentsSurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Share this page via: Facebook Twitter Print Email a friend Conditions treatedFractureNonunionSacroiliitis Procedures performedNonunion surgerySacroiliac joint fusionsTrauma care InterestsOrthopedic traumatologyComplex periarticular injuriesPelvic and acetabular fracture surgeryMalunionsNonunionsSacroiliac joint fusionsAthletic pubalgia Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2009Resident - Orthopedic SurgeryUniversity of Minnesota Medical School2005Internship - General SurgeryMinnesota Medical Foundation and University of Minnesota Medical School2004MDUniversity of Minnesota Medical School2000BA - (Summa Cum Laude) Major: Biology; Minor: ChemistryUniversity of St. ThomasShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2012Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryAwards and honors2011Teacher of the Year AwardMayo Clinic Department of Orthopedic Surgery2004Richard C. Horns Memorial AwardUniversity of Minnesota2003Scholarship AwardPark Nicollet2002Emergency MedicineAdult Health Outreach Project Clinic, University of MinnesotaShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2018 - 2021MemberMayo Clinic Health System Southwestern Region Board of Directors, Mayo Clinic Health System2016 - presentReviewerLippincott Continuing Medical Education Institute2014 - presentVice ChairDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery2013 - presentActive MemberOrthopaedic Trauma Association2012Committee MemberNominations Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association2012 - presentCommittee MemberResearch Subcommittee, Division of Trauma, Critical Care & General Surgery, Department of Surgery2012 - presentMemberNominations Committee, Mid-America Orthopaedic Association2011Annual Meeting Program DirectorMinnesota Orthopaedic Society2011 - presentCommittee MemberOrthopedic Device Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery2011 - presentCommittee MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery2011 - presentMemberClinical Outcomes Committee, Department of Orthopedic Surgery2011 - presentMemberPatient Care Liaison, Department of Orthopedic Surgery2011 - presentBoard MemberMinnesota Orthopaedic Society2010 - presentMemberMinnesota Orthopaedic Society2010 - presentMemberZumbro Valley Medical Society, Minnesota Medical Association2007 - 2009Resident LiaisonAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2007 - presentCandidate MemberOrthopaedic Trauma Association2007 - presentActive FellowAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons2000 - presentMemberAmerican Medical Association2000 - presentMemberMinnesota Medical AssociationShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Conditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20225946 Doctors & Medical Staff Cross, William W. III M.D.