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. 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.

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.

. 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.

William Mullin is a Radiologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Hepatic Hemangioma, and Tarlov Cysts. Dr. Mullin is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald Pobiel is a Radiologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Pobiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Nasal Flaring, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). Dr. Pobiel is currently accepting new patients.

Kunal Patel is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Stroke, and Headache. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Derik Weldon is a Radiologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Weldon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Tarlov Cysts, Scoliosis, and Nasal Flaring.

Martin Asis is a Radiologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Asis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Nasal Flaring, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Scoliosis. Dr. Asis is currently accepting new patients.

Mats Liden is a Radiologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Liden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Lung Nodules, Breast Lump, Lithotripsy, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Charles Watts is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Watts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Sean Thomas is a Physician Assistant in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Mr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top area of expertise is Cervical Myelopathy. Mr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Sandeep Teja is a Neurosurgery provider in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. Teja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Teja is currently accepting new patients.

Uzma Samadani is a Neurosurgery provider in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Dr. Samadani 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, Traumatic Brain Injury, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Samadani is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Finn is a Neurosurgery provider in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Finn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Myelopathy. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Syringobulbia, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Finn is currently accepting new patients.