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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dane Hansen, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. The challenge of treating arthritic conditions led Dr. Hansen to a fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction, where he learned minimally invasive surgical techniques and gained extensive experience treating complex cases. “To give people the best care, you want to offer a depth of expertise. My goal is always to treat patients conservatively with medication and other therapies before considering surgery. My job is to help patients understand all of their options so they can make choices that will get them back to the life they love.”. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Jonathan Cooper is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Cooper is currently accepting new patients.

Corey Wulf is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Wulf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wulf is currently accepting new patients.

Jeremiah Johnson is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Georgiadis is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Georgiadis 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.

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.

Jason Holm is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Holm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Holm is currently accepting new patients.

Neil Johnson is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Baker Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Tompkins is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Tompkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Knock Knees, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tompkins is currently accepting new patients.

David Anderson is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Nemanich is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Nemanich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Knock Knees. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Nemanich is currently accepting new patients.