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 Plantar Fasciitis. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. 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 Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Reed C. Williams, M.D., M.B.S., R.M.S.K., is a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) physician specializing in nonoperative sports, musculoskeletal, and diagnostic and interventional ultrasound medicine at Summit Orthopedics. After his residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, he completed his fellowship at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle Washington. Dr. Williams strongly believes "that the art of medicine is just as important as the science behind it.". Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tenotomy.

Sarah Lehnert, 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. She has a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound and guided injections, and serves patients in Minneapolis/St. Paul. She completed her fellowship in primary care sports medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, and earned a certificate of added qualification. She understands the unique needs of patients and has served on medical teams for events including the USA World Cup Youth Soccer tournament, Twin Cities Marathon, and Minnesota State High School League tournaments, in addition to being a team physician for college and high school teams. Dr. Lehnert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

James Vang is a Podiatric Medicine provider in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Vang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Vang is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Thayer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Thayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and High Arch. Dr. Thayer is currently accepting new patients.

Mindy Benton is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Benton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Benton is currently accepting new patients.

Paokou Yang is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Yang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Metatarsalgia, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Yang is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Ammons is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ammons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Freiberg's Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Ammons is currently accepting new patients.

Arjun Gupta is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Opioid Induced Constipation, Agranulocytosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Gupta 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 Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Tendinitis. Dr. Baer 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 Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Lindquist is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Langer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Langer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Langer is currently accepting new patients.

Troy Vargas is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Vargas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

Samantha Lahr is a Pain Medicine provider in Edina, Minnesota. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Lahr is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Pfannenstein is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Pfannenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, High Arch, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Pfannenstein is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda Ehret is a Physician Assistant in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Ms. Ehret has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top area of expertise is Plantar Fasciitis.

Rachel Collier is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are High Arch, Hammer Toe, Gangrene, and Flat Feet. Dr. Collier is currently accepting new patients.