Michael Anderson, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a prestigious orthopedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship in New York at the University of Rochester. Dr. Anderson was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I really enjoy treating patients of all ages and all walks of life. A foot and ankle specialty covers a lot of medical ground, and I enjoy it all,” Dr. Anderson shares. “I like sports. I enjoy helping patients with trauma injuries. And my pediatric patients are such a joy. The most rewarding part of my work is getting my patients back to their lives.”. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

Tracy Rupke, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area patients. She has a special interest in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. She did a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and a foot and ankle surgery fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle. “I am dedicated to providing the best care possible for my patients,” she says. “I love running and understand every patient’s desire to return to their own life and activities.” She provides medical coverage for the U.S. Waterski team and volunteered surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Rupke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, 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 the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

Peter Krumins, MD, is fellowship trained in sports medicine with a professional interest in joint reconstruction of the lower extremity, including foot, ankle, knee and hip. He enjoys solving complex surgical problems to help individuals regain function and return to the activities they love.Dr. Krumins is an avid sports enthusiast enjoying snow skiing, paddle boarding, and hiking with his three children, as well as competing in bike races as a member of the Old Town Bicycle "dirt" team. Dr. Krumins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee 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 Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Gavin H. Smith, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon of the foot and ankle. He has been practicing medicine since 2004. He feels that his professional responsibility is the successful treatment of foot and ankle disorders. His professional interests include deformity correction, joint disorders, overuse injuries and trauma care. His philosophy of care is that the needs of the patient are the first priorities, and that any intervention, whether it be medical or surgical, should be evidence-based.Dr. Smith has volunteered for The Susan G. Komen 3-Day and is a surgical instrutor in the Franciscan Podiatry Residency Program. In his free time, he enjoys working in his shop and martial arts training with his sons. He and his wife have three energetic children who keep them busy. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

W. Barrett Payne, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in knee, hip, and shoulder arthroscopy including complex reconstruction, repair of ligament, tendon, and rotator cuff injuries.As a physician and surgeon, Dr. Payne feels a profound responsibility to provide the best possible care for every patient he has the privilege to serve. He accomplishes this by communicating clearly, being an empathetic provider, using sound judgment, and involving his patients in the decision-making process. He uses the best technical skills with the latest and most advanced technologies. He strives to always make himself available to answer questions and address concerns throughout the treatment process. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Jamie Antoine, MD, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery and treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems.Dr. Antoine received his medical degree from Albany Medical College, graduating magna cum laude, then went on to complete his surgical internship and orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Washington. Dr. Antoine also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Palo Alto Medical Clinic, where he trained under fellowship director, Dr. Warren King, head orthopedic surgeon for the Oakland Raiders.Upon completing his training, Dr. Antoine began his practice at Group Health/Kaiser Permanente in Seattle, where he served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery for the Seattle campus for six years.Drawn to orthopedic medicine because of his interest in the relationship between form and function as it relates to the body, Dr. Antoine appreciates that his role as an orthopedic surgeon allows him to help others in a meaningful way.In his free time, Dr. Antoine enjoys spending time with his family, exercising, participating in sports, and taking up new hobbies such as playing musical instruments. Dr. Antoine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Baker Cyst, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Paul Rath is an Orthopedics provider in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Rath is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Kohler Disease, Macrodactyly of the Foot, and Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6. Dr. Rath is currently accepting new patients.

William Krauss is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Krauss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Distal Arthrogryposis, Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome, Congenital Contractures, and Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome. Dr. Krauss is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Bitterman is an Orthopedics provider in Huntington, New York. Dr. Bitterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

David Friscia is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Friscia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hammer Toe, and Plantar Fasciitis.

David Levine is a Podiatric Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Levine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Freiberg's Disease, Tendinitis, and Morton Neuroma.

Raymond Liu is an Orthopedics provider in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Liu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Accessory Navicular Bone, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Armstrong is a Podiatric Medicine provider in N Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Armstrong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis. Dr. Armstrong is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Pappas is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Pappas is currently accepting new patients.

Justin Connor is a Pediatric Orthopedics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Dover, Delaware. Dr. Connor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Accessory Navicular Bone, Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Connor is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Hall is a Podiatric Surgeon in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Hall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hall is currently accepting new patients.

Zach Laidley, DPM, completed his training at one of the nation's top podiatric residency programs and is Foot and Ankle Surgery Board Qualified. He served as chief resident at the Swedish Podiatric Medicine and Surgery with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery in Seattle. This rigorous and comprehensive program is considered one of the elite foot and ankle surgery programs in the United States, with direct training from some of the top podiatric and orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons in the Seattle area. His training encompassed all aspects of foot and ankle pathology and surgery, including forefoot and rearfoot reconstruction, total ankle replacements, ankle arthroscopy, sports medicine, trauma and limb salvage. Dr. Laidley is originally from the St. Louis area and obtained his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 2019 from Scholl College at Rosalind Franklin University, where he graduated at the top of his class. Dr. Laidley is committed to the advancement of foot and ankle surgery and serves on the residency training committee at the Swedish Podiatric Residency Program.Dr. Laidley, his wife, and their dog live in Seattle. He enjoys weightlifting, hiking, golf, hunting and fishing. Dr. Laidley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, High Arch, Bunions, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Dr. Robert Leland is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and dual fellowship trained in foot and ankle reconstructive surgery and orthopedic trauma who has practiced in Colorado since 2001. He is one of Colorado’s most experienced Foot and Ankle surgeons and one of the first in the country to perform ankle replacements. Dr. Leland’s treatment centers on thoroughly educating patients about their condition and treatment options so they can best be involved in the decision-making process. He is a member of the Colorado Medical Society, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Prior to working with OCC, Dr. Leland graduated from the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Leland completed fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and Orthopedic Trauma at University Carl Gustav Carus in Dresden, Germany. He subsequently returned to Detroit as Chief of Foot and Ankle Surgery in the Department of Orthopedics at Wayne State University and Chief of Orthopedics at the VA Medical Center where he was twice awarded the Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Leland currently serves as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado and received the Colonel Alan Bucknell Award for Teacher of the Year in 2020. Dr. Leland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrodactyly of the Foot. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Poland Syndrome, Multiple Pterygium Syndrome, Amniotic Band Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.