Dr. Andrew Brooks is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle. Dr. Brooks completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at Michigan State University, followed by residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He went on to complete a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. “Even though I’m a surgeon, my goal is always to do the least amount possible to get patients back to their desired activities. Whenever appropriate, we’ll try conservative and nonsurgical options like bracing and orthotics first,” Dr. Brooks said. “But if surgery is what’s needed, we’ll move in that direction as a patient-doctor team.”. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Samuel Russ, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He has a special interest in sports-related injuries, arthroscopy, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He completed a foot and ankle fellowship at St. Mary’s Orthopedics in Maine. “I try all the things to help people live functional, pain-free lives without surgery first,” Dr. Russ says. “Then, if we determine that the individual requires surgery, I work with the patient to figure out what he or she needs, so that I am not doing too much or too little. I work to individualize the surgical treatment plan.” He volunteers his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Russ is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Michael Castro, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Special interests include foot and ankle fractures and reconstruction, sports-related injuries, and tendon and ligament treatment. He completed an orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship at Portland Foot and Ankle Center, as well as a second fellowship in AO/ASIF (Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation) in Switzerland. “I view the foot and ankle as a ‘perfect machine’ that is taken for granted,” Dr. Castro shares. “When it breaks down, the effects can be profound. My focus and the focus of my team is to help get you back on your feet doing what you love.”. Dr. Castro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

Reed C. Williams, M.D., M.B.S., R.M.S.K., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician specializing in nonoperative sports, musculoskeletal, and diagnostic and interventional ultrasound medicine at Summit Orthopedics. After his residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, he completed his fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle Washington. Dr. Williams strongly believes "that the art of medicine is just as important as the science behind it.". Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tenotomy.

Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. She has a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound and guided injections, and serves patients in Minneapolis/St. Paul. She completed her fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, and earned a certificate of added qualification. She understands the unique needs of patients and has served on medical teams for events including the USA World Cup Youth Soccer tournament, Twin Cities Marathon, and Minnesota State High School League tournaments, in addition to being a team physician for college and high school teams. Dr. Lehnert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Kirk Scofield, M.D., C.A.Q., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine, Tenex technology, and running/endurance injuries. He completed his fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Scofield is also an athlete and Ironman finisher. “My training encompasses movement analysis, body mechanics, concussion management, nutrition, and cardiovascular issues related to athletes,” he says. He serves as team physician for collegiate and high school athletes, and medical provider to U.S. Olympics (marathon and endurance events). Dr. Scofield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Angela Voight, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. As an avid runner herself, Dr. Voight has a special interest in treating running injuries. She completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of California. She is a team physician and physician volunteer for many marathons and events. “My goal is to help people return to the activities they love as quickly and safely as possible. I want patients to feel as though they are well cared for, that their concerns are heard, and that we work together to find the best treatment plan.”. Dr. Voight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

Allison Riemersma is an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Riemersma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. She is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Dr. Riemersma is currently accepting new patients.

Alexi Lindquist is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Lindquist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Lindquist is currently accepting new patients.

Kelsey Baer is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Baer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Tendinitis. Dr. Baer is currently accepting new patients.

William Engasser is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Engasser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Engasser is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Mcgarvey is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Mcgarvey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Claw Foot. Dr. Mcgarvey is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Peterson is a Physician Assistant in Edina, Minnesota. Mr. Peterson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Rhizarthrosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Mr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

Larry Nilsson is a Physician Assistant in Edina, Minnesota. Mr. Nilsson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture and Freiberg's Disease.

Kyle Exsted is a Physician Assistant in Edina, Minnesota. Mr. Exsted is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Plantar Fasciitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

Christie Heikes is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Heikes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteochondritis Dissecans. Dr. Heikes is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Traynor is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Traynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Tendinitis, and Flat Feet. Dr. Traynor is currently accepting new patients.

Jozef Murar is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Murar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Murar is currently accepting new patients.

Caroline Chen is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Chen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.

Kayvon Riggi is a Sports Medicine provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Riggi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Bursitis.