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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spondylolisthesis.

Andrew Clary, D.O., is an interventional spine physician, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. He provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Special interests include regenerative medicine, headaches, and sports injuries. He completed an interventional pain medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “The largest segment of my practice is treating spine-related pain,” explains Dr. Clary. “Spinal stenosis treatment, in particular, is probably 60 percent of my practice. Spinal stenosis can cause back or leg pain, buttock pain, foot pain, neck, arm, and shoulder pain. I find it incredibly rewarding to be able to relieve a patient’s pain.”. Dr. Clary is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

Sally Kangas is a Doctor or Nursing Practice (DNP) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Edina, MN. She is certified in adult/gerontology care through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improve quality of life. Sally received her Bachelor of Arts degree in nursing from St. Scholastica, her Master of Science in nursing at St. Catherine's University, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Walden University. She is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in spinal cord stimulation, interventional pain management, and medication management. Ms. Kangas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Carrie Van Overbeke is a certified nurse practitioner (CNP) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Edina, MN. She is credentialed with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improve quality of life. Carrie is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in educating patients about procedures, medications, healthy lifestyle, and non-medication treatment options. Ms. Van Overbeke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

Erin Plourde is a certified Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic in Maple Grove, MN. She specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Erin is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in crafting individualized treatment plans to provide pain relief with multiple approaches and interventional techniques. Erin and her team are committed to providing patients with the highest quality care and helping them achieve a happy, fulfilling life. Dr. Plourde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opioid Induced Constipation, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Coccydynia.

Steve Sabers, 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 aggressive nonsurgical care for spine-related problems and also teaches fluoroscopic anatomy and spine procedures. “The strength of our Summit Orthopedics spine care is in the breadth of the care we are able to offer. I have an entire spectrum of treatment options at my fingertips,” he explains. “This comprehensive treatment model enables us to really give the patient the best available option for his or her problem without any lengthy waits or delays. When my patients come in and tell me that they’ve gotten their life back, that’s incredibly rewarding.”. Dr. Sabers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

Gordon Beardwood is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Beardwood is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Beardwood is currently accepting new patients.

Jerry Lin is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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

Patrick Morgan is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Morgan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

Tanner Verduzco is a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with Twin Cities Pain Clinic. He specializes in the most advanced pain management techniques to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Tanner is a clinically trained expert in the treatment of pain, with a special focus in interventional pain management, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and spinal cord stimulation. When not in the office, Tanner enjoys traveling, hiking, playing chess, and taking his dogs on walks. Mr. Verduzco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, and Muscle Spasms.

Erik Ekstrom, M.D., is an interventional spine physician and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Summit Orthopedics. He provides nonsurgical neck, back, and spine care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Special interests include minimally invasive spine therapies, the innovative Intracept Procedure, and sports injuries. Dr. Ekstrom is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable,” Dr. Ekstrom explains. “For me, the most gratifying part of the work is finding the problem and fixing it so patients can return to their usual activities.” He is an avid cyclist and cross-country skier. Dr. Ekstrom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Foot Drop.

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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Daren Wickum, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in direct anterior hip replacement, orthopedic trauma, arthritis care, and total knee replacement. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a fellowship at Florida Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Wickum understands that every patient’s circumstances and concerns are unique, and he takes the time to explore all treatment options to find the best approach for each patient. “Quality of life really boils down to remaining active,” Dr. Wickum says. “Keeping patients mobile keeps me on my toes. So does keeping up with my son.”. Dr. Wickum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Anna Altman is a Nurse Practitioner in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ms. Altman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Muscle Spasms, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Fractured Spine. Ms. Altman is currently accepting new patients.

Rawad Nasr is a Rheumatologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nasr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vasculitis, Behcet Disease, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Nasr is currently accepting new patients.

Constantin Starchook is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Starchook is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Myositis, and Invertebral Disc Disease. Dr. Starchook is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Bohart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Bohart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Bohart is currently accepting new patients.