Dr. Thomas C. Kowalkowski

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 Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

James Andrews is a Physiatrist in Alexandria, Minnesota. Dr. Andrews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Andrews is currently accepting new patients.