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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement.

Kristoffer Breien, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Dr. Breien cultivates trust with his patients; his candid sincerity and surgical skill have earned him a place on Minnesota’s Top Doctors list for many years. “You have to be honest with your patients,” he explains. “People are more informed than they’ve ever been, and they want to know what to expect—especially if they are considering surgery. Whether I am treating patients with conservative therapies or a surgical procedure, my focus is on delivering superior care.” Dr. Breien volunteers his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Breien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Peter Daly, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in sports medicine, arthritis care, and joint replacements of knees, hips, and shoulders. He serves Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. “I understand the concern of athletes to get back to their sport,” he shares. “And I work in combination with our therapists to get them fully active.” As a longtime Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Dr. Daly is widely respected. He completed the Rowe Shoulder Fellowship at Harvard University and received the University of Notre Dame’s Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Award for his volunteer medical service with One World Surgery and his global commitment to addressing disparities in medical and surgical care for the poor. Dr. Daly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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 Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Surgeon Brandon Kelly, M.D. focus is treating hip and knee arthritis, and he specializes in performing primary and revision hip and knee replacements. Dr. Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree with distinction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He then completed his medical education and residency training in orthopedics at the University of Minnesota, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the renowned University of California, San Francisco. “What I love most about this work is that I can help make people significantly better. Taking people who struggle to walk around the block and returning them to their favorite hiking trail a year later is a great feeling,” Dr. Kelly said. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

Jack Drogt, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Longtime recipient of Top Doctor from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Dr. Drogt is widely respected among fellow physicians and patients. “As a hip and knee specialist, an orthopedic surgeon, and former president of Summit Orthopedics, I’m dedicated to providing patients with the highest level of care available,” he explains. “Our expertise extends beyond orthopedic care. We’re enabling people to live the lives they love.” Dr. Drogt supports underserved communities through One World Surgery, of which Summit Orthopedics is a founding partner. Dr. Drogt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Daren Wickum, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in direct anterior hip replacement, orthopedic trauma, arthritis care, and total knee replacement. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a fellowship at Florida Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Wickum understands that every patient’s circumstances and concerns are unique, and he takes the time to explore all treatment options to find the best approach for each patient. “Quality of life really boils down to remaining active,” Dr. Wickum says. “Keeping patients mobile keeps me on my toes. So does keeping up with my son.”. Dr. Wickum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Jack Skendzel, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in knee, shoulder, and hip; femoroacetabular impingement (FAI); hip arthroscopy; meniscal transplantation; and multiple ligament knee injuries. His fellowship was at The Steadman Philippon Research Institute/The Steadman Clinic in Colorado. He has served as a team physician for high school, collegiate, and Olympic athletes. Named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “From education, to providing patients with materials and resources, to managing expectations about surgery and recovery, to being available if they do have questions, we are committed to providing our patients with the services they need to regain function and go back to the active life they love.”. Dr. Skendzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement.

Peter Parten, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the shoulder, with a special interest in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. He serves Minneapolis St. Paul metro area patients and is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He completed his shoulder arthroscopy fellowship at the Institute of Orthopedic Research in San Antonio, Texas. “I think that probably the thing that gives me the most satisfaction is when somebody has something that’s been difficult to diagnose, or they’ve been struggling with for a long time,” he says, “and we can actually figure out what is wrong and what can make them better.”. Dr. Parten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Hip Replacement.

James Gannon, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in shoulder and knee care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients for over 20 years. Focusing his studies in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Dr. Gannon attended the University of Minnesota to earn both his undergraduate and medical degrees. He completed his two fellowships in sports medicine in Norway and Australia. A frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Dr. Gannon is widely respected among fellow physicians and his longtime patients. “Leading an active lifestyle provides an additional motivation to provide orthopedic care that will allow patients to return to the activities they enjoy,” Dr. Gannon notes. Dr. Gannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Taunton is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Taunton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Taunton is currently accepting new patients.

Rafael Sierra is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sierra is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Collins Pope Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sierra is currently accepting new patients.

Asitha Dias is a Hospital Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Dias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dias is currently accepting new patients.

Erik Lund is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Lund is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lund is currently accepting new patients.

David Weatherby is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Weatherby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Weatherby is currently accepting new patients.

Erik Stroemer, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in sports medicine, joint replacements, arthroscopy, and arthritis care for the knee, shoulder, and hip. Procedures of special interest include customized/computer modeling joint replacement, total hip replacement with anterior approach, and reverse shoulder replacement. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Stroemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Bursitis, Knock Knees, and Hip Replacement.

Christian Ogilvie is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ogilvie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Ethan Ayres is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ayres is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Hip Replacement, and Spinal Fusion.

Olusola Adegoke is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Adegoke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Necrosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Adegoke is currently accepting new patients.