Expertise, Innovation, and Personalized Care

"As a physician, my goal is to enhance the quality of life by reducing pain and increasing function. Modern medicine allows us to use minimally invasive techniques that promote accelerated rehab and recovery. Orthopedic surgery enables me to work with patients to set & achieve their goals. I find great satisfaction in seeing my patients live happy, pain free, meaningful lives."

- Dr. Behrens

A Foundation of Excellence

Dr. Behrens was accepted to medical school at the age of 17 at Indiana University School of Medicine through the 8 year B/MD program. He completed his undergraduate coursework at the University of Southern Indiana where he was awarded the President’s Medal, the highest award given to the #1 graduating senior.

At Indiana University, Dr Behrens ranked in the top 15% of his medical school class. He was awarded membership into Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Behrens completed a 5 year residency in orthopedics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills, California. He then traveled to Orlando, Florida where he completed a fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery at the Masson Spine Institute under the tutelage of neurosurgeon, Dr. Robert Masson.

Dr. Behrens has a strong research focus on stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. He has lectured on these topics at scientific meetings in the United States and Europe. Dr. Behrens has authored 8 journal articles, 19 abstracts and 8 presentations. He has been recognized for research awards by the Orthopaedic Research Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Scoliosis Research Society and Cervical Spine Research Society. Dr. Behrens is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Outside of the hospital Dr Behrens enjoys racing in Ironman 70.3 triathlons which involve a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13 mile run. He and his wife, Mojdeh, have a beautiful daughter, Eleanor aka Ellie. Ellie likes to feed her dinner to her King Charles Cavaliers—Daisy & Charlie. Dr Behrens also enjoys skeet shooting and classic car restoration. He has restored a 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am, and 1994 Jeep Wrangler.

Dr. Behrens co-founded Walqer Inc., a next-generation company dedicated to improving patient mobilization. Walqer utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to achieve early diagnosis & treatment of gait abnormalities. Walqer has academic partnerships with Purdue University and Indiana University. We excitedly await the launch of our first patented mobility device in Fall 2026.