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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Brian Walters, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, specializing in sports medicine, adult joint reconstruction, and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama. Dr. Walters was awarded Rising Star by Mpls./St.Paul Magazine. “The idea is to find out what each patient’s goals are. From there, we seek to find a way to get the best solution while offering the patient more than one option for treatment,” Dr. Walters says. “It’s important to offer more than one option for patients, keeping the goal front and center.”. Dr. Walters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, 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 the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Baer, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. After residency, he attended the renowned Scripps Clinic Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, where he received specialized training in simple and complex hip and knee arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, and nonarthroplasty joint preservation. “Spending ample time at the beginning leads to a high rate of successful surgeries that get patients back to a life that they’ll enjoy and find meaningful,” Dr. Baer shares. Dr. Baer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Born and raised in the Midwest, hip and knee orthopedic surgeon Kevin Sandhu, M.D., was a dedicated hockey player growing up. As he evaluated possible careers, medicine offered the satisfaction and balance he was looking for. After graduating summa cum laude from Michigan State University, he remained a Spartan and obtained his medical degrees from Michigan State College of Human Medicine. He completed his surgical residency in orthopedics at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the University of Florida. Dr. Sandhu’s practice focuses on total hip and total knee replacement and trauma care. Dr. Sandhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Brent Warner, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, specializing in shoulder, knee and hip care, sports injuries, and arthroscopic surgery. He was awarded Rising Star by Mpls./St.Paul Magazine and serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a fellowship at The Steadman Philippon Research Institute/The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Warner says, “As an athlete, I understand the profound impact that an injury can have on a patient’s life and well-being. My goal is to return people to activity as quickly and safely as possible, whether that’s training for an ultramarathon or walking the dog around the block.”. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Bursitis, Knock Knees, and Hip Replacement.

Kathryn Roggow is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Roggow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. Her top areas of expertise are Bowlegs, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Knock Knees. Dr. Roggow is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Georgiadis is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Georgiadis has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Knock Knees, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Georgiadis is currently accepting new patients.

Kyle Swanson is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Peter, Minnesota. Dr. Swanson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Swanson is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Dahl is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Dahl is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Knock Knees, Collins Pope Syndrome, Absence of Tibia, and Osteotomy. Dr. Dahl is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Laprade is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Laprade is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Baker Cyst, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Laprade is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Christiansen is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Christiansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Bursitis. Dr. Christiansen is currently accepting new patients.

Jane Lent is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Lent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Lent is currently accepting new patients.

Jackie St. John is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Dr. St. John is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Bursitis. Dr. St. John is currently accepting new patients.

Lealand Torgerson is an Orthopedics provider in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Dr. Torgerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bowlegs, and Infantile Digital Fibromatosis. Dr. Torgerson is currently accepting new patients.

Anne Weisensee is a Radiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Weisensee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Knock Knees, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), and Ascites. Dr. Weisensee is currently accepting new patients.