David Strothman, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery; cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions; and adult scoliosis. Dr. Strothman is a frequent recipient of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Top Doctor and Rising Star awards. He completed a fellowship in orthopedic spine at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Spinal disorders are complex and disabling,” explains Dr. Strothman. “As your surgeon, I will explain your diagnosis and treatment options, both operative and nonoperative, in a way that you can understand thereby allowing you to make informed decisions. I am rewarded daily by improving the quality of life of patients receiving my care.”. Dr. Strothman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Steven Stulc, D.O., is an interventional spine physician at Summit Orthopedics specializing in nonsurgical treatment of neck, back, and spine conditions and injuries. He has a special interest in physical medicine and rehabilitation, vertebral compression fractures, and regenerative medicine (including platelet-rich plasma and bone marrow aspirate concentrate injections). He completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at Penn State University. “My goal is to treat patients with a comprehensive approach to their spine-related disorders, understanding that improving pain and function can have a tremendous impact on quality of life,” says Dr. Stulc. Dr. Stulc is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Coccydynia.

Brian Walters, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, specializing in sports medicine, adult joint reconstruction, and arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Alabama. Dr. Walters was awarded Rising Star by Mpls./St.Paul Magazine. “The idea is to find out what each patient’s goals are. From there, we seek to find a way to get the best solution while offering the patient more than one option for treatment,” Dr. Walters says. “It’s important to offer more than one option for patients, keeping the goal front and center.”. Dr. Walters is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Lindsay Haugen is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Haugen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Coccydynia, Spinal Stenosis, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Haugen is currently accepting new patients.

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 top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Knock Knees, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Andrew Brooks is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Foot and Ankle. Dr. Brooks completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at Michigan State University, followed by residency training in orthopedic surgery at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He went on to complete a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. “Even though I’m a surgeon, my goal is always to do the least amount possible to get patients back to their desired activities. Whenever appropriate, we’ll try conservative and nonsurgical options like bracing and orthotics first,” Dr. Brooks said. “But if surgery is what’s needed, we’ll move in that direction as a patient-doctor team.”. Dr. Brooks is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Paul Cammack is an Orthopedics provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Cammack is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Cammack is currently accepting new patients.

Garry Banks is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Banks is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Banks is currently accepting new patients.

Rafael Sierra is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Sierra is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Collins Pope Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sierra is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Taunton is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Taunton is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Taunton is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Arthur is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Arthur is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Arthur is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Crowe is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Crowe is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Crowe is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Deal is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Deal is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Foot Drop, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Deal is currently accepting new patients.

Cyril Kruse is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Kruse is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kruse is currently accepting new patients.

Brian O'neill is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Dr. O'neill is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. O'neill is currently accepting new patients.

Erik Peterson is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Dr. Peterson has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Peterson is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Fowler is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Fowler is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Scaphoid Non-Union, and Rhizarthrosis. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Hebert is an Orthopedics provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Hebert is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Hebert is currently accepting new patients.

James Bircher is an Orthopedics provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Bircher has been practicing medicine for over 9 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bircher is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Nielsen is an Orthopedics provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Nielsen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Caffey Disease, Infectious Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Nielsen is currently accepting new patients.

Ann Van Heest is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Van Heest is highly rated in 65 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Syndactyly, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Symphalangism Distal, and Acromicric Dysplasia. Dr. Van Heest is currently accepting new patients.

Jane Lent is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Lent is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Lent is currently accepting new patients.

Isabelle Lacosse is an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Lacosse is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Facet Joint Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, and Spondylolisthesis. Dr. Lacosse is currently accepting new patients.

I am a Physician Assistant on Dr. Strothman’s team where my clinical interests focus on Back, Neck, and Spine Care. I specialize in diagnosing and managing spinal conditions to help patients reduce pain and improve mobility. Dr. Schmitz is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Grayson Blomberg is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Blomberg is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, and Facet Joint Syndrome. Dr. Blomberg is currently accepting new patients.