Overview
Nicholas Wills, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis and St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, as well as cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. Across the nation, Dr. Wills trains other surgeons on the best techniques for disc replacement surgery. He was a pioneer in this market, adopting new technology that allows for a two-level disc replacement that maintains the motion at both levels of repair. His surgical expertise has won him repeated recognition on the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Rising Stars list.
Dr. Wills is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, Eagan, MN 55121
2090 Woodwinds Drive, Floor 1, Woodbury, MN 55125
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. Nicholas Wills
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Wills?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Wills by calling their office at 651-968-5201. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicholas Wills a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas Wills is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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. Nicholas Wills specialize in?
While Dr. Nicholas Wills is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Nicholas Wills participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Wills has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Nicholas Wills's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicholas Wills accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas Wills accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 651-968-5201 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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- Distinguished
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Wills isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Wills isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Wills isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Wills isAdvanced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Wills isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Facet Joint SyndromeDr. Wills isAdvanced. Learn about Facet Joint Syndrome.
- Foot DropDr. Wills isAdvanced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Wills isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Wills isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Wills isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Wills isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Wills isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Wills isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Wills isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Fibrodysplasia Ossificans ProgressivaDr. Wills isExperienced. Learn about Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva.