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.

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.

Tracey Baehler is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Baehler has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Facet Joint Syndrome. Dr. Baehler is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

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.

Dana Peterson is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Ms. Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Spinal Stenosis. Ms. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

Frederick Harris is a Neurosurgery provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

Therese Maas is a Nurse Practitioner in Burnsville, Minnesota. Ms. Maas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Stefano Sinicropi is an Orthopedics provider in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Sinicropi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Sinicropi is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Nguyen is a Physician Assistant in Burnsville, Minnesota. Mr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Facet Joint Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Muscle Spasms. Mr. Nguyen 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 Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mullaney is currently accepting new patients.

David Chang is a Neurosurgery provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Chang 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, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

Liat Goldman is a Physiatrist in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Lymphangiectasis. Dr. Goldman is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Mitchell is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Mitchell is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Agre is a Physiatrist in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Agre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema. Dr. Agre is currently accepting new patients.

Ann Parr is a Neurosurgery provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Parr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Autonomic Dysreflexia, Cervical Myelopathy, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Parr is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Hunt is a Neurosurgery provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.

Ryan Hoel is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Hoel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Hoel is currently accepting new patients.