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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

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 Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

Angela Voight, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of knee, shoulder, hip, foot, and ankle concerns. As an avid runner herself, Dr. Voight has a special interest in treating running injuries. She completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of California. She is a team physician and physician volunteer for many marathons and events. “My goal is to help people return to the activities they love as quickly and safely as possible. I want patients to feel as though they are well cared for, that their concerns are heard, and that we work together to find the best treatment plan.”. Dr. Voight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

Dr. Andrew Brooks is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle. Dr. Brooks completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at Michigan State University, followed by residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He went on to complete a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. “Even though I’m a surgeon, my goal is always to do the least amount possible to get patients back to their desired activities. Whenever appropriate, we’ll try conservative and nonsurgical options like bracing and orthotics first,” Dr. Brooks said. “But if surgery is what’s needed, we’ll move in that direction as a patient-doctor team.”. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Scott Pepin, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in shoulder and knee care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He completed his fellowship training in sports medicine at OrthoIndy in Indiana. He was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and is a team physician at a local high school. “Having my own personal experiences in sustaining injuries and the subsequent recovery process help provide me insight into my own patients’ conditions and what they are going through,” Dr. Pepin shares. “I also understand the importance of getting my patients back to the activities they want to do, whether that be walking around the block or returning to high-level sports performance.”. Dr. Pepin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement.

Jack Skendzel, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in knee, shoulder, and hip; femoroacetabular impingement (FAI); hip arthroscopy; meniscal transplantation; and multiple ligament knee injuries. His fellowship was at The Steadman Philippon Research Institute/The Steadman Clinic in Colorado. He has served as a team physician for high school, collegiate, and Olympic athletes. Named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “From education, to providing patients with materials and resources, to managing expectations about surgery and recovery, to being available if they do have questions, we are committed to providing our patients with the services they need to regain function and go back to the active life they love.”. Dr. Skendzel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement.

Mark LaBelle, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in knee and shoulder care, serving patients in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on shoulder arthroplasty and advanced arthroscopic techniques. “Although we do treat high-level athletes in sports medicine, many of our patients are regular, active people looking to meet their recreational goals without pain and disability,” Dr. LaBelle says. “My goal is not just to treat a condition that I see on an MRI or X-ray, but also to understand what patients want to be able to do without pain, so that I can help them achieve those goals.”. Dr. Labelle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

Ryan Hess is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Hess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hess is currently accepting new patients.

John Tanner is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. Tanner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Tanner is currently accepting new patients.

Kelsey Baer is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Baer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Tendinitis. Dr. Baer is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Heck is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Heck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Heck is currently accepting new patients.

Alexi Lindquist is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Lindquist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Lindquist is currently accepting new patients.

Taylor Ridley is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ridley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ridley is currently accepting new patients.

Patrick Okeefe is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Okeefe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Okeefe is currently accepting new patients.

Loren Vorlicky is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Vorlicky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Vorlicky is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Sanders is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Macalena is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Macalena is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Decorticate Posture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Macalena is currently accepting new patients.

Elizabeth Arendt is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Arendt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Osteoarthritis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Arendt is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Sick is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans and Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Dr. Sick is currently accepting new patients.