Overview
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 Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Perra is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55101
440 Elm St E, Annandale, MN 55302
435 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55130
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Summit Orthopedics - Vadnais Heights
Andrew Clary, D.O., is an interventional spine physician, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. He provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Special interests include regenerative medicine, headaches, and sports injuries. He completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “The largest segment of my practice is treating spine-related pain,” explains Dr. Clary. “Spinal stenosis treatment, in particular, is probably 60 percent of my practice. Spinal stenosis can cause back or leg pain, buttock pain, foot pain, neck, arm, and shoulder pain. I find it incredibly rewarding to be able to relieve a patient’s pain.”. Dr. Clary is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Facet Joint Syndrome.
Summit Orthopedics - Plymouth
Steve Sabers, 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 aggressive nonsurgical care for spine-related problems and also teaches fluoroscopic anatomy and spine procedures. “The strength of our Summit Orthopedics spine care is in the breadth of the care we are able to offer. I have an entire spectrum of treatment options at my fingertips,” he explains. “This comprehensive treatment model enables us to really give the patient the best available option for his or her problem without any lengthy waits or delays. When my patients come in and tell me that they’ve gotten their life back, that’s incredibly rewarding.”. Dr. Sabers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.
Summit Orthopedics - Eagan
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spondylolisthesis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- ScoliosisDr. Perra isElite. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Distinguished
- KyphosisDr. Perra isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- Advanced
- AchondroplasiaDr. Perra isAdvanced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Perra isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Perra isAdvanced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Perra isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Perra isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Perra isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Experienced
- Accessory Navicular BoneDr. Perra isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Navicular Bone.
- Achard SyndromeDr. Perra isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- Acromesomelic DysplasiaDr. Perra isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia.
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson Type
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type


