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.

. Dr. Pruett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Herniated Disk.

I am a Physician Assistant on Dr. Strothman’s team where my clinical interests focus on Back, Neck, and Spine Care. I specialize in diagnosing and managing spinal conditions to help patients reduce pain and improve mobility. Dr. Schmitz 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, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Brendan Murphy is an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, and Scoliosis. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

Sally Kangas is a Nurse Practitioner in Edina, Minnesota. 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. Ms. Kangas is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Joshua Ball is a Radiologist in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Ball is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Thomas Hartmann is a Radiologist in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Hartmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Headache, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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 Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

Blake Johnson is a Radiologist in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Herniated Disk, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

Peter Busselberg is a Radiologist in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Busselberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Nasal Flaring, Herniated Disk, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Arachnoid Cysts. Dr. Busselberg is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Tyan is a Radiologist in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Tyan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Nasal Flaring, Vertigo, and SOST-Related Sclerosing Bone Dysplasia. Dr. Tyan is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan-erle Reid is an Emergency Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Reid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Reid is currently accepting new patients.

Martin Ruocco is a Radiologist and an Interventional Radiologist in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Ruocco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Wandering Spleen, and Synovial Osteochondromatosis. Dr. Ruocco is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Best is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Best is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Myelomeningocele, Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Gliosarcoma, Laminectomy, and Fasciotomy.

Catherine Choi is a Neurologist in Eagan, Minnesota. 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.

Tracey Baehler is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Baehler has been practicing medicine for over 10 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.

Brandon Byars is a Physician Assistant in Shakopee, Minnesota. Mr. Byars is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy and Fractured Spine. Mr. Byars is currently accepting new patients.