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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Muscle Spasms, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Lul Kassim is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Woodbury, Minnesota. Ms. Kassim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and Diabetic Neuropathy. Ms. Kassim is currently accepting new patients.

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 Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Coccydynia.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

Born just north of Minnesota in Thunder Bay, Canada, Dr. Greg Crewdson came to the United States after marrying his high school sweetheart and began his medical journey in Iowa. He then trained throughout the Midwest until he and his family settled in the Twin Cities. He finds the field of pain medicine rewarding with new innovations and solutions arising which allow him to better care for and treat chronic pain conditions. Dr. Crewdson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Carlos Adams is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Adams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Ike Hasley, M.D., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist with subspecialty training in sports medicine. Dr. Hasley earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, receiving distinctions in healthcare delivery science and management. He completed residency training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, in the PM&R department. He then went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Minneapolis. During that time, he served as a team physician for the Minnesota Twins, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Minnesota Lynx, and North Central University. Today, Dr. Hasley specializes in ultrasound-guided procedures, including injections, Tenex tenotomy procedures, and ultrasound diagnostics. He is an expert in orthobiologics, including platelet-rich plasma and stem cell injections. Dr. Hasley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Joseph Saccoman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Saccoman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Saccoman is currently accepting new patients.

Jacqueline Higgins is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Nurse Practitioner in Maplewood, Minnesota. Ms. Higgins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Fibromyalgia.

John Barsanti is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Barsanti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Barsanti is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Erickson is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Erickson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Central Pain Syndrome. Dr. Erickson is currently accepting new patients.

Reed C. Williams, M.D., M.B.S., R.M.S.K., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician specializing in nonoperative sports, musculoskeletal, and diagnostic and interventional ultrasound medicine at Summit Orthopedics. After his residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, he completed his fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle Washington. Dr. Williams strongly believes "that the art of medicine is just as important as the science behind it.". Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tenotomy.

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 Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Kirk Scofield, 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. He has a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine, Tenex technology, and running/endurance injuries. He completed his fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Scofield is also an athlete and Ironman finisher. “My training encompasses movement analysis, body mechanics, concussion management, nutrition, and cardiovascular issues related to athletes,” he says. He serves as team physician for collegiate and high school athletes, and medical provider to U.S. Olympics (marathon and endurance events). Dr. Scofield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spondylolisthesis.

Mark Bogel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Bogel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Bogel is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole Vik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Vik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Osteopenia. Dr. Vik is currently accepting new patients.

Brandon Porten is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Porten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Embolectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Porten is currently accepting new patients.

Evan Eide is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in North St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Eide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pain. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Eide is currently accepting new patients.