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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Mark LaBelle, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in knee and shoulder care, serving patients in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on shoulder arthroplasty and advanced arthroscopic techniques. “Although we do treat high-level athletes in sports medicine, many of our patients are regular, active people looking to meet their recreational goals without pain and disability,” Dr. LaBelle says. “My goal is not just to treat a condition that I see on an MRI or X-ray, but also to understand what patients want to be able to do without pain, so that I can help them achieve those goals.”. Dr. Labelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Angela Voight, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. As an avid runner herself, Dr. Voight has a special interest in treating running injuries. She completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of California. She is a team physician and physician volunteer for many marathons and events. “My goal is to help people return to the activities they love as quickly and safely as possible. I want patients to feel as though they are well cared for, that their concerns are heard, and that we work together to find the best treatment plan.”. Dr. Voight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

Michael Freehill, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the shoulder, with a special interest in adult joint reconstruction, joint replacement, sports-related injuries, and arthroscopic surgery. He serves patients in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. Dr. Freehill has 20-plus years of experience and is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He speaks both nationally and internationally, has authored numerous articles in professional publications, and has served as a course instructor for dozens of conferences. He completed his shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Dr. Freehill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, and Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.

Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. She has a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound and guided injections, and serves patients in Minneapolis/St. Paul. She completed her fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, and earned a certificate of added qualification. She understands the unique needs of patients and has served on medical teams for events including the USA World Cup Youth Soccer tournament, Twin Cities Marathon, and Minnesota State High School League tournaments, in addition to being a team physician for college and high school teams. Dr. Lehnert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

Nancy Nyongesa is a certified family nurse practitioner and doctor of nursing practice with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Burnsville, MN. She is credentialed with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improve quality of life. Nancy received her Associate degree in practical nursing as well as her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Dickinson State University. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with specialty in family practice from North Dakota State University. She is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in chronic pain management and patient education. Ms. Nyongesa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Muscle Spasms.

Dr. Vincent Yaccarino is a clinically trained, board-certified Medical Doctor (MD) and one of the lead physicians and surgeons at Twin Cities Pain Clinic. He specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting relief and improve quality of life. Dr. Yaccarino is board certified in pain medicine and physical medicine & rehabilitation, with a special focus in interventional pain management, spinal injections, joint & extremity pain, and neuromodulation therapies. Dr. Yaccarino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Bursitis.

Alicia Reardon is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Reardon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Coccydynia, and Facet Joint Syndrome. Dr. Reardon is currently accepting new patients.

Tracey Baehler is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Baehler has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Steven Stulc, D.O., is an interventional spine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of neck, back, and spine conditions and injuries. He has a special interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation, vertebral compression fractures, and regenerative medicine (including platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections). He completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Penn State University. “My goal is to treat patients with a comprehensive approach to their spine-related disorders, understanding that improving pain and function can have a tremendous impact on quality of life,” says Dr. Stulc. Dr. Stulc is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Coccydynia.

Makenna Pechumer is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Pechumer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Pechumer is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Eggers is a Physiatrist and a Sports Medicine provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Eggers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Eggers is currently accepting new patients.

Carrie Van Overbeke is a certified nurse practitioner (CNP) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Edina, MN. She is credentialed with 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. Carrie is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in educating patients about procedures, medications, healthy lifestyle, and non-medication treatment options. Ms. Van Overbeke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

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 Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Trevor Wahlquist, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. “I love the spectrum of patients I treat, the complexity of spine conditions, and the variety of surgical procedures,” he explains. “Spine diagnosis involves a unique approach to looking at every single problem. You have to rule out so many different possibilities. Whenever a patient reports radiating pain through the groin or leg, they’ve given me 25 different diagnoses to start to think about. Now I get to start asking questions. That sort of puzzle-solving is incredibly engaging.”. Dr. Wahlquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Scott Pepin, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in shoulder and knee care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He completed his fellowship training in sports medicine at OrthoIndy in Indiana. He was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and is a team physician at a local high school. “Having my own personal experiences in sustaining injuries and the subsequent recovery process help provide me insight into my own patients’ conditions and what they are going through,” Dr. Pepin shares. “I also understand the importance of getting my patients back to the activities they want to do, whether that be walking around the block or returning to high-level sports performance.”. Dr. Pepin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement.

Kjerstin Durie is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Woodbury, MN. She is credentialed with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Kjerstin is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in spinal cord stimulation, interventional pain management, and medication management. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and her Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies at Bethel University. Ms. Durie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Muscle Spasms, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.