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.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Samuel Russ, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He has a special interest in sports-related injuries, arthroscopy, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He completed a foot and ankle fellowship at St. Mary’s Orthopedics in Maine. “I try all the things to help people live functional, pain-free lives without surgery first,” Dr. Russ says. “Then, if we determine that the individual requires surgery, I work with the patient to figure out what he or she needs, so that I am not doing too much or too little. I work to individualize the surgical treatment plan.” He volunteers his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Russ is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

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 Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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 Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

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 Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tenotomy.

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

Michael Castro, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Special interests include foot and ankle fractures and reconstruction, sports-related injuries, and tendon and ligament treatment. He completed an orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship at Portland Foot and Ankle Center, as well as a second fellowship in AO/ASIF (Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation) in Switzerland. “I view the foot and ankle as a ‘perfect machine’ that is taken for granted,” Dr. Castro shares. “When it breaks down, the effects can be profound. My focus and the focus of my team is to help get you back on your feet doing what you love.”. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

Ali Almoamen is a Neurologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Almoamen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Foot Drop, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), and Encephalitis. Dr. Almoamen 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.

Brendan Murphy is an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Murphy has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, and Scoliosis. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Nies, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. His fellowship is in adult reconstruction at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “My fellowship gave me the opportunity to get a lot more experience doing only total joints for a whole year, including primary surgeries as well as revisions for people who have problems with their total joints,” Dr. Nies says. “I give patients the options, and we make a decision together about what the best route for the patient as an individual is going to be. I take a conservative approach, reserving surgery as a last resort.”. Dr. Nies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

William Ogden is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ogden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Gitelman Syndrome, Obesity, Memory Loss, and Urinary Tract Infection in Children.

Judith Sperling is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Sperling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Corns and Calluses, Tendinitis, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Sperling is currently accepting new patients.

Gerald Dove is a Neurologist in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Dove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Migraine. Dr. Dove is currently accepting new patients.

Praful Kelkar is a Neurologist in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Kelkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Memory Loss, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Epilepsy. Dr. Kelkar is currently accepting new patients.

Ivan Brodsky is a Neurologist in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Brodsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Brodsky is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Stulc is a Neurologist in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Stulc has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Stulc is currently accepting new patients.

Clemencia Rasquinha is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Dr. Rasquinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Heart Failure, COVID-19, and Painful Swallowing. Dr. Rasquinha is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Zelent is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Zelent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, Ingrown Toenail, and Morton Neuroma. Dr. Zelent is currently accepting new patients.