Michael Taunton is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Taunton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Taunton is currently accepting new patients.

Rafael Sierra is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sierra is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Collins Pope Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sierra is currently accepting new patients.

Asitha Dias is a Hospital Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Dias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Dias is currently accepting new patients.

Kristoffer Breien, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Dr. Breien cultivates trust with his patients; his candid sincerity and surgical skill have earned him a place on Minnesota’s Top Doctors list for many years. “You have to be honest with your patients,” he explains. “People are more informed than they’ve ever been, and they want to know what to expect—especially if they are considering surgery. Whether I am treating patients with conservative therapies or a surgical procedure, my focus is on delivering superior care.” Dr. Breien volunteers his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Breien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Peter Daly, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in sports medicine, arthritis care, and joint replacements of knees, hips, and shoulders. He serves Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. “I understand the concern of athletes to get back to their sport,” he shares. “And I work in combination with our therapists to get them fully active.” As a longtime Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Dr. Daly is widely respected. He completed the Rowe Shoulder Fellowship at Harvard University and received the University of Notre Dame’s Dr. Thomas A. Dooley Award for his volunteer medical service with One World Surgery and his global commitment to addressing disparities in medical and surgical care for the poor. Dr. Daly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Matthew Nies, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. His fellowship is in adult reconstruction at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. “My fellowship gave me the opportunity to get a lot more experience doing only total joints for a whole year, including primary surgeries as well as revisions for people who have problems with their total joints,” Dr. Nies says. “I give patients the options, and we make a decision together about what the best route for the patient as an individual is going to be. I take a conservative approach, reserving surgery as a last resort.”. Dr. Nies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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

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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Surgeon Brandon Kelly, M.D. focus is treating hip and knee arthritis, and he specializes in performing primary and revision hip and knee replacements. Dr. Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree with distinction at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He then completed his medical education and residency training in orthopedics at the University of Minnesota, followed by a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the renowned University of California, San Francisco. “What I love most about this work is that I can help make people significantly better. Taking people who struggle to walk around the block and returning them to their favorite hiking trail a year later is a great feeling,” Dr. Kelly said. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, 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 Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

Scott Pepin, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in shoulder and knee care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He completed his fellowship training in sports medicine at OrthoIndy in Indiana. He was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and is a team physician at a local high school. “Having my own personal experiences in sustaining injuries and the subsequent recovery process help provide me insight into my own patients’ conditions and what they are going through,” Dr. Pepin shares. “I also understand the importance of getting my patients back to the activities they want to do, whether that be walking around the block or returning to high-level sports performance.”. Dr. Pepin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement.

Quinn Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top area of expertise is Hip Replacement.

Mostafa El Dafrawy is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. El Dafrawy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. El Dafrawy is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Lafferty is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lafferty is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Lafferty is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Horazdovsky is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Horazdovsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lordosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Horazdovsky is currently accepting new patients.

Sergio Navarro is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Navarro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Concussion, Ear Barotrauma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Navarro is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Nemanich is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Nemanich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Nemanich is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Sanders is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

Loren Vorlicky is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Vorlicky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Vorlicky is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Cheng is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Osteonecrosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.