Michael Freehill, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the shoulder, with a special interest in adult joint reconstruction, joint replacement, sports-related injuries, and arthroscopic surgery. He serves patients in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. Dr. Freehill has 20-plus years of experience and is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He speaks both nationally and internationally, has authored numerous articles in professional publications, and has served as a course instructor for dozens of conferences. He completed his shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine fellowship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. Dr. Freehill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, and Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Peter Parten, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the shoulder, with a special interest in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. He serves Minneapolis St. Paul metro area patients and is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He completed his shoulder arthroscopy fellowship at the Institute of Orthopedic Research in San Antonio, Texas. “I think that probably the thing that gives me the most satisfaction is when somebody has something that’s been difficult to diagnose, or they’ve been struggling with for a long time,” he says, “and we can actually figure out what is wrong and what can make them better.”. Dr. Parten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Tennis Elbow.

Debra Parisi, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the hand, wrist, and elbow. She serves Minneapolis/St. Paul patients and has a special interest in reconstructive and endoscopic surgery and sports-related injuries. She completed a hand and microvascular fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle. “If you give patients a good experience and provide excellent care, everything else will fall into place,” she says. “For me, it’s really important to sit across from the patient and listen to what he or she is experiencing before making a diagnosis or offering a management plan. Patients are individuals. I want to honor each patient’s uniqueness and tailor the care to personal needs and lifestyle.”. Dr. Parisi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy.

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 Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tenotomy.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Michael Anderson, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a prestigious orthopedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship in New York at the University of Rochester. Dr. Anderson was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I really enjoy treating patients of all ages and all walks of life. A foot and ankle specialty covers a lot of medical ground, and I enjoy it all,” Dr. Anderson shares. “I like sports. I enjoy helping patients with trauma injuries. And my pediatric patients are such a joy. The most rewarding part of my work is getting my patients back to their lives.”. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

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 Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

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

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Tendinitis.

Tracy Rupke, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area patients. She has a special interest in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. She did a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and a foot and ankle surgery fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle. “I am dedicated to providing the best care possible for my patients,” she says. “I love running and understand every patient’s desire to return to their own life and activities.” She provides medical coverage for the U.S. Waterski team and volunteered surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Rupke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Hip Replacement.

Kelsey Overman, M.D. specializes in the evaluation and treatment of all conditions related to the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and upper arm. This includes sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and traumatic reconstruction. Her passion for upper extremity surgery developed through her surgical training after seeing how vital upper extremities are for peoples’ jobs, hobbies, and activities of everyday life. Dr. Overman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Brent Warner, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, specializing in shoulder, knee and hip care, sports injuries, and arthroscopic surgery. He was awarded Rising Star by Mpls./St.Paul Magazine and serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a fellowship at The Steadman Philippon Research Institute/The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Warner says, “As an athlete, I understand the profound impact that an injury can have on a patient’s life and well-being. My goal is to return people to activity as quickly and safely as possible, whether that’s training for an ultramarathon or walking the dog around the block.”. Dr. Warner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, and Sciatica.

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 Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.