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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Erik Ekstrom, M.D., is an interventional spine physician and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. He provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Special interests include minimally invasive spine therapies, the innovative Intracept Procedure, and sports injuries. Dr. Ekstrom is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable,” Dr. Ekstrom explains. “For me, the most gratifying part of the work is finding the problem and fixing it so patients can return to their usual activities.” He is an avid cyclist and cross-country skier. Dr. Ekstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

Tanner Verduzco is a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic. He specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Tanner is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in interventional pain management, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and spinal cord stimulation. When not in the office, Tanner enjoys traveling, hiking, playing chess, and taking his dogs on walks. Mr. Verduzco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Muscle Spasms.

David Spight, D.O., is an interventional spine physician at Summit Orthopedics serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He specializes in nonsurgical treatment of neck, back, and spine conditions and injuries. He has a particular interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as lumbar spine disorders. He completed his fellowship in Interventional Pain Management, Spine Technology and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. “My greatest satisfaction in medicine is having the opportunity to educate patients about the relationship between structure and function, which allows them to gain the necessary knowledge to become active participants in their care,” Dr. Spight says. Dr. Spight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

Steve Sabers, 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 aggressive nonsurgical care for spine-related problems and also teaches fluoroscopic anatomy and spine procedures. “The strength of our Summit Orthopedics spine care is in the breadth of the care we are able to offer. I have an entire spectrum of treatment options at my fingertips,” he explains. “This comprehensive treatment model enables us to really give the patient the best available option for his or her problem without any lengthy waits or delays. When my patients come in and tell me that they’ve gotten their life back, that’s incredibly rewarding.”. Dr. Sabers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

David Wicklund is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Wicklund is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Aimee Heinen is a certified nurse practitioner (CNP) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Maple Grove, MN. She is credentialed in adult/gerontology and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Aimee earned her nursing degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota and completed the nursing practitioner program at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Aimee is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus on spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal pumps, interventional pain management, medical cannabis, and pain from autoimmune disorders. Aimee and her team are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care and helping them achieve a happy, fulfilling life. Dr. Heinen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Fibromyalgia, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

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 Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Dr. Andrew Pisansky is one of the lead physicians and surgeons at Twin Cities Pain Clinic. He specializes in administering the most advanced pain management techniques to provide patients with lasting relief and improved quality of life. Dr. Pisansky is board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology, with a special focus in interventional pain management, particularly advanced therapies for spine and sacroiliac pain, spinal cord stimulation, and and clinical research in pain medicine. He is dedicated to excellence in patient care through advanced pain management strategies and interventions with a foundation in evidence-based practice and value-based health care delivery. Dr. Pisansky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Austin Heneman is a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Maple Grove, MN. He specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Austin is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in crafting individualized treatment plans to provide pain relief with multiple approaches and interventional techniques. Austin and his team are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care and helping them achieve a happy, fulfilling life. Dr. Heneman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Brendan Murphy is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Murphy has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, and Scoliosis. Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

Mitchell Macbeth is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Macbeth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Coccydynia, and Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome. Dr. Macbeth is currently accepting new patients.

I am a Physician Assistant on Dr. Ekstrom’s team where we specialize in spine care, with a strong emphasis on patient education. My goal is to support recovery and improve quality of life through patient-centered care. Dr. Sandquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Caudal Regression Syndrome.

Allison Buth is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Buth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Caffey Disease. Dr. Buth is currently accepting new patients.

Connor Thiets is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Thiets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Thiets is currently accepting new patients.

Maura Hartigan is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Hartigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Hartigan is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Thibault is a Physiatrist in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Thibault is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Muscle Atrophy, Chronic Pain, and Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction. Dr. Thibault is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Johnson is a Public Health and Preventive Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Muscle Atrophy, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, and Fractured Spine. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Ramon De Guzman is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in St Louis Park, Minnesota. Dr. De Guzman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM).

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 Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Opioid Induced Constipation.