Nicolai A. Esala

Overview

I am a family practice physician with additional fellowship training in sports medicine. I see patients of all ages and activity levels, helping them return to the activities they enjoy.

His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Concussion.

Dr. Esala is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine-Sports Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Esala is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Residency

Methodist Health System Dallas - Charlton Methodist Hospital

Specialties

Sports Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in WI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Family Medicine
American Board Of Family Medicine-Sports Medicine

Fellowships

Medical College of Wisconsin - 2013

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Metropolitan Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
PreferredOne
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

TRIA Orthopedic Urgent Care at Park Nicollet Maple Grove
9555 Upland Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Other Locations
TRIA Orthopedic Urgent Care Woodbury
155 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Esala has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Concussion

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.


2 Total Publications

A football player with thrombocytopenia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicolai A. Esala

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicolai A. Esala?

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Is Dr. Nicolai A. Esala a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicolai A. Esala is classified as an Experienced expert for Tendinitis, 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. Nicolai A. Esala specialize in?

While Dr. Nicolai A. Esala is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Concussion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.

Does Dr. Nicolai A. Esala participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nicolai A. Esala has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Nicolai A. Esala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nicolai A. Esala accept my insurance?

Dr. Nicolai A. Esala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 952-831-8742 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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