Kristoffer Breien, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Dr. Breien cultivates trust with his patients; his candid sincerity and surgical skill have earned him a place on Minnesota’s Top Doctors list for many years. “You have to be honest with your patients,” he explains. “People are more informed than they’ve ever been, and they want to know what to expect—especially if they are considering surgery. Whether I am treating patients with conservative therapies or a surgical procedure, my focus is on delivering superior care.” Dr. Breien volunteers his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Breien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Michael Freehill, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the shoulder, with a special interest in adult joint reconstruction, joint replacement, sports-related injuries, and arthroscopic surgery. He serves patients in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. Dr. Freehill has 20-plus years of experience and is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He speaks both nationally and internationally, has authored numerous articles in professional publications, and has served as a course instructor for dozens of conferences. He completed his shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Dr. Freehill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, and Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.

Matthew Nies, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. His fellowship is in adult reconstruction at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “My fellowship gave me the opportunity to get a lot more experience doing only total joints for a whole year, including primary surgeries as well as revisions for people who have problems with their total joints,” Dr. Nies says. “I give patients the options, and we make a decision together about what the best route for the patient as an individual is going to be. I take a conservative approach, reserving surgery as a last resort.”. Dr. Nies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Peter Daly, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in sports medicine, arthritis care, and joint replacements of knees, hips, and shoulders. He serves Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. “I understand the concern of athletes to get back to their sport,” he shares. “And I work in combination with our therapists to get them fully active.” As a longtime Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Dr. Daly is widely respected. He completed the Rowe Shoulder Fellowship at Harvard University and received the University of Notre Dame’s Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Award for his volunteer medical service with One World Surgery and his global commitment to addressing disparities in medical and surgical care for the poor. Dr. Daly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Mark LaBelle, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in knee and shoulder care, serving patients in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on shoulder arthroplasty and advanced arthroscopic techniques. “Although we do treat high-level athletes in sports medicine, many of our patients are regular, active people looking to meet their recreational goals without pain and disability,” Dr. LaBelle says. “My goal is not just to treat a condition that I see on an MRI or X-ray, but also to understand what patients want to be able to do without pain, so that I can help them achieve those goals.”. Dr. Labelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

Sarah Jane Schwarzenberg, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist who cares for children with pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis and liver disease. She specializes in performing pediatric liver transplants and total pancreatectomy and islet auto-transplants. Dr. Schwarzenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

Neil Hanson is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Hanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Craig is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, and Acute Pain.

Alicia Harrison is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Harrison is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Swiontkowski is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Swiontkowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Osteoporosis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Swiontkowski is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Wick is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Wick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Herniated Disk, Fractured Spine, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Wick is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Mullaney is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Mullaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mullaney is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Morgan is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Walsh is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Walsh is currently accepting new patients.

Fabien Meta is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Meta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Acute Pain, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Meta is currently accepting new patients.

Christina Ward is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Horst is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Horst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Spondylolisthesis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Horst is currently accepting new patients.

Jay Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Fernando Pena is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Pena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Pena is currently accepting new patients.