Edward Santos, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He completed four fellowships: Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction at the University of Minnesota, Spine Surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center, Revision Joint Surgery and Transplantation in Australia, and Spine Surgery in Australia. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for over a decade. He is a frequent Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He says, “I want to be the doctor with whom patients can share their fears and concerns and dreams. And when they tell me I’ve changed their life and given them back their life? Without a doubt, that’s the best part of my job.". Dr. Santos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Joseph Perra is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Perra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Perra is currently accepting new patients.

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

Jose Santos, 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 regenerative medicine and sports-related injuries. He completed a fellowship in interventional pain at the University of Washington. “I believe in taking a multidisciplinary approach to pain treatment,” explains Dr. Santos. “That means utilizing multiple therapies. Injections are one option, but I also consider medications including nerve medications and muscle relaxants. In addition, I’m a big believer in physical therapy, mindfulness, and thinking out of the box. At times, serving my patients means stepping back and reviewing a case as a whole.”. Dr. Santos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

David Rippe, M.D., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in electrodiagnostic medicine, conducting muscle and nerve testing to diagnose a range of painful conditions. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Solving the diagnostic puzzle is one thing Dr. Rippe particularly enjoys about his work. “Every patient who sees me has been referred by another doctor because there are still questions about their symptoms, whether they are having numbness, tinging, weakness, fatigue, or something else. The information I can provide through diagnostic testing enables them to identify the precise problem and take that information back to their doctor so they can get better.”. Dr. Rippe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Brachial Plexopathy, Cervical Myelopathy, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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

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

Steven Stulc, D.O., is an interventional spine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of neck, back, and spine conditions and injuries. He has a special interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation, vertebral compression fractures, and regenerative medicine (including platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections). He completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Penn State University. “My goal is to treat patients with a comprehensive approach to their spine-related disorders, understanding that improving pain and function can have a tremendous impact on quality of life,” says Dr. Stulc. Dr. Stulc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Coccydynia.

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

Matthew Kang is an Orthopedics specialist and a Neurosurgery provider in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Kang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

Walter Truong is an Orthopedics provider in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Truong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Wildervanck Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Truong is currently accepting new patients.

Tenner Guillaume is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Guillaume is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, CHARGE Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Gastrostomy.

Glenn Buttermann is an Orthopedics provider in St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Buttermann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Buttermann is currently accepting new patients.

David Polly is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Polly is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Polly is currently accepting new patients.

Smitha Mathew is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Acromicric Dysplasia, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Mathew is currently accepting new patients.

Lee Schuh is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Schuh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocele, Moebius Syndrome, and Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type. Dr. Schuh is currently accepting new patients.

Tom Novacheck is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Novacheck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Trisomy 12 Mosaicism, Rhizotomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Novacheck is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Koop is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Koop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, and Spinal Fusion.

Andrew Georgiadis is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Georgiadis has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. 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.

Todd Jackman is an Orthopedics provider in St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Jackman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Jackman is currently accepting new patients.