Edward Su, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in hand arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, reconstructive and endoscopic surgery, and sports-related injuries. Dr. Su is Harvard educated, and completed his fellowship in hand and upper extremities at the University of Florida. “Driving, cooking, bathing, using tools, computers, and playing sports—we interact with the world largely through our hands, and I appreciate the importance of staying active and pain-free.”. Dr. Su is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Tennis Elbow, and Fasciotomy.

Debra Parisi, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. She serves Minneapolis/St. Paul patients and has a special interest in reconstructive and endoscopic surgery and sports-related injuries. She completed a hand and microvascular fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. “If you give patients a good experience and provide excellent care, everything else will fall into place,” she says. “For me, it’s really important to sit across from the patient and listen to what he or she is experiencing before making a diagnosis or offering a management plan. Patients are individuals. I want to honor each patient’s uniqueness and tailor the care to personal needs and lifestyle.”. Dr. Parisi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy.

Robert Anderson, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon and president of Summit Orthopedics. He specializes in the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Anderson completed an upper extremity fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. “My own injuries and need for surgeries have helped me understand the patient experience. I’m a better listener and care provider as a result,” Dr. Anderson explaines. “I grew up and attended college in the area, so I know and understand the people of the Twin Cities.” Dr. Anderson is very involved in volunteering his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery, of which Summit Orthopedics was a founding partner. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Tennis Elbow.

Lauren L. Smith, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. She serves Minneapolis/St. Paul and greater Minnesota and Wisconsin patients. She completed a hand surgery fellowship at the New York University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. “When I was choosing an orthopedic specialty, I wanted to focus on an area in which I could take care of people across the spectrum: children as well as older adults, trauma as well as nontraumatic injury, and hand surgery was a perfect fit,” Dr. Smith said. “Hand surgery also includes minimally invasive surgical techniques, nerve surgery, and microsurgery, all of which were appealing to me.”. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Andrew Thomas, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in reconstructive surgery and restoration of balance and function due to stroke or cerebral palsy. He has three fellowships, one from the Indiana Hand Center, and two international ones from Switzerland and Germany. “I am continually amazed by the mixture of strength, elegance, and humanity that come together in my patients’ hands and feel fortunate to be able to play a role in helping them when they encounter disease or injury as they seek to return to strength and function.” Dr. Thomas is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor award from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Matthew Tarabochia, MD is a hand and upper extremity Surgeon at Summit. His specialty covers the fingertips all the way to the shoulder. Dr. Tarabochia completed his undergraduate education at the University of Washington graduating cum laude. Dr. Tarabochia then went on to earn his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency training in orthopedics at Harvard, then went on to undertake a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Tarabochia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Kelsey Overman, M.D. specializes in the evaluation and treatment of all conditions related to the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and upper arm. This includes sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and traumatic reconstruction. Her passion for upper extremity surgery developed through her surgical training after seeing how vital upper extremities are for peoples’ jobs, hobbies, and activities of everyday life. Dr. Overman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Michael Forseth, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in complex reconstructive surgery and microsurgery, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his hand surgery fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, and he is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He is very involved in volunteering his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. “Volunteering overseas, in places like Haiti, Columbia, and Honduras, continues to be a positive influence on my practice. My experiences there have broadened my perspective about what I do here—personally and professionally.”. Dr. Forseth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

J.P. Delaney, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in conditions and injuries associated with the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. “As a college hockey player, I experienced my fair share of injuries,” explains Dr. Delaney. "I understand the sense of uncertainty associated with surgery and recovery. I believe listening, honesty, and education enable patient confidence. I rely on these qualities to help patients understand what to expect and optimize outcomes.” Dr. Delaney completed an orthopedic upper extremity fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He was also named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Dr. Delaney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Tendinitis.

Daniel Probst, M.D., C.A.Q., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, elbow, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. As part of the treatment options he offers, Dr. Probst is trained in a range of ultrasound-guided injections, including steroid injections and platelet-rich plasma injections. He serves patients in Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Active listening is an important part of his practice. “The patients know best what they’re going through, and if I can listen to what is going on, I can design a more effective treatment,” Dr. Probst says. Dr. Probst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

David Rippe, M.D., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in electrodiagnostic medicine, conducting muscle and nerve testing to diagnose a range of painful conditions. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Solving the diagnostic puzzle is one thing Dr. Rippe particularly enjoys about his work. “Every patient who sees me has been referred by another doctor because there are still questions about their symptoms, whether they are having numbness, tinging, weakness, fatigue, or something else. The information I can provide through diagnostic testing enables them to identify the precise problem and take that information back to their doctor so they can get better.”. Dr. Rippe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Cervical Myelopathy, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Jose Santos, M.D., is an interventional spine physician specializing in neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He has a special interest in regenerative medicine and sports-related injuries. He completed a fellowship in interventional pain at the University of Washington. “I believe in taking a multidisciplinary approach to pain treatment,” explains Dr. Santos. “That means utilizing multiple therapies. Injections are one option, but I also consider medications including nerve medications and muscle relaxants. In addition, I’m a big believer in physical therapy, mindfulness, and thinking out of the box. At times, serving my patients means stepping back and reviewing a case as a whole.”. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

Kjerstin Durie is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Woodbury, MN. She is credentialed with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Kjerstin is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in spinal cord stimulation, interventional pain management, and medication management. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and her Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies at Bethel University. Ms. Durie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Muscle Spasms, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Lul Kassim is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Woodbury, Minnesota. Ms. Kassim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Ms. Kassim is currently accepting new patients.

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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tenotomy.

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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Timothy Fowler is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Lawrence Donovan is a Hand Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Donovan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Nicholas Meyer is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Meyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Meyer is currently accepting new patients.