David Strothman, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery; cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions; and adult scoliosis. Dr. Strothman is a frequent recipient of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Top Doctor and Rising Star awards. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic spine at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Spinal disorders are complex and disabling,” explains Dr. Strothman. “As your surgeon, I will explain your diagnosis and treatment options, both operative and nonoperative, in a way that you can understand thereby allowing you to make informed decisions. I am rewarded daily by improving the quality of life of patients receiving my care.”. Dr. Strothman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Catherine Choi, M.D., is an interventional spine physician, physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. She provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. Dr. Choi completed an interventional pain management fellowship at the University of Chicago. “Part of my approach to care is providing patient education,” she notes. “I want my patients to see the imaging that explains what they are feeling and what’s happening to them. Then, I help them understand the available options, from conservative treatments to surgery. I guide them, but ultimately it’s up to patients to choose the path they want to take. If one treatment doesn’t work, we’ll keep looking for another option.”. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spondylolisthesis.

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 Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Cervical Myelopathy, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Roman Guerrero, M.D., is spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in back and neck surgical and nonsurgical care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Guerrero completed his spine surgery fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Sometimes, I’ll have patients who are bewildered by symptom causes,” he says. “They are in pain, they are suffering, and disease has limited their quality of life. When I am able to diagnose, treat, and resolve these conditions, their lives change completely. They heal and they become pain-free. That’s my nirvana. There’s nothing better than being able to change a patient’s life with sound medical recommendations and appropriate treatment.”. Dr. Guerrero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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 Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

Nicholas Wills, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis and St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, as well as cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. Across the nation, Dr. Wills trains other surgeons on the best techniques for disc replacement surgery. He was a pioneer in this market, adopting new technology that allows for a two-level disc replacement that maintains the motion at both levels of repair. His surgical expertise has won him repeated recognition on the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Rising Stars list. Dr. Wills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Sally Kangas is a Doctor or Nursing Practice (DNP) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Edina, MN. She is certified in adult/gerontology care through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improve quality of life. Sally received her Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing from St. Scholastica, her Master of Science in nursing at St. Catherine's University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University. She is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in spinal cord stimulation, interventional pain management, and medication management. Ms. Kangas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Edward Santos, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He completed four fellowships: Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction at the University of Minnesota, Spine Surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center, Revision Joint Surgery and Transplantation in Australia, and Spine Surgery in Australia. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for over a decade. He is a frequent Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He says, “I want to be the doctor with whom patients can share their fears and concerns and dreams. And when they tell me I’ve changed their life and given them back their life? Without a doubt, that’s the best part of my job.". Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Ahmad Nassr is an Orthopedics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Nassr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Nassr is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Bergman is a Neurosurgery provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Bergman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Bergman is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Garvey is an Orthopedics provider in Annandale, Minnesota. Dr. Garvey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Garvey is currently accepting new patients.

Eiman Shafa is an Orthopedics provider in Annandale, Minnesota. Dr. Shafa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Shafa is currently accepting new patients.

Mahmoud Nagib is a Neurosurgery provider in Annandale, Minnesota. Dr. Nagib has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Cervical Myelopathy, Awake Craniotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Nagib is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Perra is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Perra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Perra is currently accepting new patients.

Bayard Carlson is an Orthopedics provider in Annandale, Minnesota. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Martin is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Martin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Martin is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Gilbert is a Radiologist in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Gilbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, and Tarlov Cysts. Dr. Gilbert is currently accepting new patients.

Mohamed Sarraj is an Orthopedics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Sarraj is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

James Schwender is an Orthopedics provider in Annandale, Minnesota. Dr. Schwender is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Schwender is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Pelkola is a Physician Assistant in Annandale, Minnesota. Ms. Pelkola is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Hypochondroplasia, and Fractured Spine. Ms. Pelkola is currently accepting new patients.