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 Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Eric Deal is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Deal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Foot Drop, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Deal is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Crowe is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Crowe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Crowe is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Sabers is a Neurologist in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Sabers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

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

Edward Santos, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He completed four fellowships: Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction at the University of Minnesota, Spine Surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center, Revision Joint Surgery and Transplantation in Australia, and Spine Surgery in Australia. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for over a decade. He is a frequent Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He says, “I want to be the doctor with whom patients can share their fears and concerns and dreams. And when they tell me I’ve changed their life and given them back their life? Without a doubt, that’s the best part of my job.". Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Kevin Lindgren, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. His fellowship is in Hip and Knee Reconstruction and Hip Preservation Surgery from the University of Utah. “I strive to help patients restore function and regain lost quality of life. This is done through surgical and nonsurgical means,” Dr. Lindgren shares. “I perform many hip and knee replacements each year. As a specialist, I also see many second opinions and revise them when they may fail. The daily interaction with my patients is the most rewarding part of what I do. I enjoy the discussions about diagnosis and the process of educating and treating the individual.”. Dr. Lindgren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Mariam Anwar is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Anwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Huntington Disease. Dr. Anwar is currently accepting new patients.

Garry Banks is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Banks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Felty is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Felty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Ingrown Toenail, Hammer Toe, and Tendinitis. Dr. Felty is currently accepting new patients.

Brett Waverly is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Waverly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, Fibromatosis, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Waverly is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Carter is a Physiatrist in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Post Polio Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Phantom Limb Pain, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome. Dr. Carter is currently accepting new patients.

Jagdeep Kohli is a Neurologist in Fridley, Minnesota. Dr. Kohli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kohli is currently accepting new patients.

Masood Ghazali is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ghazali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, and Seizures.

Beth Staab is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Staab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

Jeffrey Sandquist is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Sandquist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Caudal Regression Syndrome.

Syed Shahkhan is a Neurologist in Blaine, Minnesota. Dr. Shahkhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

Lora Shirar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Shirar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Shelly Larson-Peters is a Neurologist in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. Larson-Peters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura. Dr. Larson-Peters is currently accepting new patients.

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 Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis.