Overview
Michael Baer, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. After residency, he attended the renowned Scripps Clinic Adult Reconstruction Fellowship, where he received specialized training in simple and complex hip and knee arthroplasty, revision arthroplasty, and nonarthroplasty joint preservation. “Spending ample time at the beginning leads to a high rate of successful surgeries that get patients back to a life that they’ll enjoy and find meaningful,” Dr. Baer shares.
Dr. Baer is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Baer is board certified in Board Eligible - American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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11995 Singletree Lane, Suite 325, 3rd Floor, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
9825 Hospital Dr, Door C, Lower Level, Suite 10, Maple Grove, MN 55369
15700 37th Avenue North, Suite 150, Floor 1, Plymouth, MN 55446
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Baer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Baer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Baer by calling their office at 651-968-5200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Baer a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Baer is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael Baer specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Baer is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Knock Knees. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael Baer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Baer has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Baer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Baer accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Baer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 651-968-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- OsteoarthritisDr. Baer isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
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- Baker CystDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- BowlegsDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Brachydactyly Type A2Dr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type A2.
- Brachydactyly Type BDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type B.
- Brachydactyly Type CDr. Baer isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type C.