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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Ganglion Cyst.

Edward Su, M.D., is an orthopedic hand surgeon specializing in treatment of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has a special interest in hand arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, reconstructive and endoscopic surgery, and sports-related injuries. Dr. Su is Harvard educated, and completed his fellowship in hand and upper extremities at the University of Florida. “Driving, cooking, bathing, using tools, computers, and playing sports—we interact with the world largely through our hands, and I appreciate the importance of staying active and pain-free.”. Dr. Su is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, Tennis Elbow, and Fasciotomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rhizarthrosis.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy.

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

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Tendinitis.

Madison Haus is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Haus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Synovitis. Dr. Roiger is currently accepting new patients.

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 Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

Warren Schubert is a Plastic Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Schubert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Schubert is currently accepting new patients.

Ruth Barta is a Plastic Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Barta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Cleft Lip and Palate, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency, Lambdoid Synostosis, Myringotomy, and Septoplasty. Dr. Barta is currently accepting new patients.

Caitlin Francoisse is a Plastic Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Francoisse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Francoisse is currently accepting new patients.

Katharine Pico is an Orthopedics provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Pico is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Pico is currently accepting new patients.

Lawrence Donovan is a Hand Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Donovan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

Paul Donahue is a Hand Surgeon in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Donahue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Synovitis.

Scott Folland is an Orthopedics provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Folland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Folland is currently accepting new patients.

Michaela Bertsch is an Orthopedics provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Bertsch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. 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 Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Silbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Silbert is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Kainz is an Orthopedics provider in Eagan, Minnesota. Dr. Kainz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Trigger Thumb. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Ganglion Cyst, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Kainz is currently accepting new patients.