Michael Forseth, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in complex reconstructive surgery and microsurgery, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his hand surgery fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, and he is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He is very involved in volunteering his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. “Volunteering overseas, in places like Haiti, Columbia, and Honduras, continues to be a positive influence on my practice. My experiences there have broadened my perspective about what I do here—personally and professionally.”. Dr. Forseth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

Lauren L. Smith, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. She serves Minneapolis/St. Paul and greater Minnesota and Wisconsin patients. She completed a hand surgery fellowship at the New York University Department of Orthopedic Surgery. “When I was choosing an orthopedic specialty, I wanted to focus on an area in which I could take care of people across the spectrum: children as well as older adults, trauma as well as nontraumatic injury, and hand surgery was a perfect fit,” Dr. Smith said. “Hand surgery also includes minimally invasive surgical techniques, nerve surgery, and microsurgery, all of which were appealing to me.”. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Robert Anderson, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon and president of Summit Orthopedics. He specializes in the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Anderson completed an upper extremity fellowship at the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. “My own injuries and need for surgeries have helped me understand the patient experience. I’m a better listener and care provider as a result,” Dr. Anderson explaines. “I grew up and attended college in the area, so I know and understand the people of the Twin Cities.” Dr. Anderson is very involved in volunteering his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery, of which Summit Orthopedics was a founding partner. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Tennis Elbow.

Andrew Thomas, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in reconstructive surgery and restoration of balance and function due to stroke or cerebral palsy. He has three fellowships, one from the Indiana Hand Center, and two international ones from Switzerland and Germany. “I am continually amazed by the mixture of strength, elegance, and humanity that come together in my patients’ hands and feel fortunate to be able to play a role in helping them when they encounter disease or injury as they seek to return to strength and function.” Dr. Thomas is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor award from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

J.P. Delaney, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in conditions and injuries associated with the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. “As a college hockey player, I experienced my fair share of injuries,” explains Dr. Delaney. "I understand the sense of uncertainty associated with surgery and recovery. I believe listening, honesty, and education enable patient confidence. I rely on these qualities to help patients understand what to expect and optimize outcomes.” Dr. Delaney completed an orthopedic upper extremity fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He was also named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Dr. Delaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Tendinitis.

Matthew Tarabochia, MD is a hand and upper extremity Surgeon at Summit. His specialty covers the fingertips all the way to the shoulder. Dr. Tarabochia completed his undergraduate education at the University of Washington graduating cum laude. Dr. Tarabochia then went on to earn his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency training in orthopedics at Harvard, then went on to undertake a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Tarabochia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

Timothy Fowler is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

Sanjeev Kakar is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kakar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Scaphoid Non-Union, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Trapeziectomy. Dr. Kakar is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander Shin is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Shin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Erb's Palsy, Brachial Plexopathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bone Graft, and Tenotomy. Dr. Shin is currently accepting new patients.

Allen Bishop is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bishop is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Erb's Palsy, Accessory Deep Peroneal Nerve, Brachial Plexopathy, Bone Graft, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Bishop is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Pulos is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Pulos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Erb's Palsy, Scaphoid Non-Union, Tenotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Pulos is currently accepting new patients.

Madison Haus is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Haus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Trigger Thumb, and Ganglion Cyst. Dr. Haus is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Roiger is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Roiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Synovitis. Dr. Roiger is currently accepting new patients.

Michaela Bertsch is an Orthopedics provider in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Dr. Bertsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Bertsch is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Silbert is an Orthopedics provider in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. Dr. Silbert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Silbert is currently accepting new patients.

Naomi Krueger is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Krueger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Krueger is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Bakker is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Bakker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Bakker is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Staiger is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Sartell, Minnesota. Dr. Staiger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Staiger is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Mcnamara is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, and Scaphoid Non-Union. Dr. Mcnamara is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Moran is a Plastic Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Moran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scaphoid Non-Union. His top areas of expertise are Kienbock's Disease, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Graft, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Moran is currently accepting new patients.