Brian Walters, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, specializing in sports medicine, adult joint reconstruction, and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama. Dr. Walters was awarded Rising Star by Mpls./St.Paul Magazine. “The idea is to find out what each patient’s goals are. From there, we seek to find a way to get the best solution while offering the patient more than one option for treatment,” Dr. Walters says. “It’s important to offer more than one option for patients, keeping the goal front and center.”. Dr. Walters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Omar Ramos is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He completed his spine surgery fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center after earning his MD and completing orthopaedic residency training at Loma Linda University. Dr. Ramos treats a wide range of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions—including degenerative disorders, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal deformity—using a stepwise approach that prioritizes the least invasive, most effective treatment for each patient. When surgery is appropriate, he emphasizes careful surgical planning, modern minimally invasive techniques when indicated, and clear communication so patients understand their diagnosis and options and can make confident decisions.He is active in outcomes-focused research, including work on vertebral bone quality and risk prediction for lumbar fusion complications, with publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ramos has been recognized with multiple honors, including Alpha Omega Alpha, North American Spine Society (NASS) SpineLine “20 Under 40,” a Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Young Surgeon Grant, and Avant-Garde Health Orthopedic Surgery Research All Star (Top 3% nationwide). He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Ramos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

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, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, 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.

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 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.

Michael Walsh is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in St Louis Park, 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.

Sneh Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Neuralgia, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Cunningham is an Orthopedics provider in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Cunningham has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Acute Pain, Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Tenotomy. Dr. Cunningham is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Hebert is an Orthopedics provider in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Hebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Hebert is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Thomas is an Orthopedics provider in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

David Ross is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelofibrosis, Leukemia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), and Endoscopy. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Teynor is a Sports Medicine provider in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Teynor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Baker Cyst, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Teynor is currently accepting new patients.

Lora Shirar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Shirar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Ahmed Omar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Omar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Gitelman Syndrome, Low Sodium Level, Ureteroscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Omar is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Asp is an Orthopedics provider in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Asp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

John Tanner is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tanner is currently accepting new patients.

Brian O'neill is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. O'neill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. O'neill is currently accepting new patients.