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.

David Hartigan is an Orthopedics provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Hartigan has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

Paul Cammack is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, 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.

Allan Hunt is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Hunt is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Paul Crowe is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, 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.

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.

Dr. Omar Ramos is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He completed his spine surgery fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center after earning his MD and completing orthopaedic residency training at Loma Linda University. Dr. Ramos treats a wide range of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions—including degenerative disorders, disc herniations, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal deformity—using a stepwise approach that prioritizes the least invasive, most effective treatment for each patient. When surgery is appropriate, he emphasizes careful surgical planning, modern minimally invasive techniques when indicated, and clear communication so patients understand their diagnosis and options and can make confident decisions.He is active in outcomes-focused research, including work on vertebral bone quality and risk prediction for lumbar fusion complications, with publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ramos has been recognized with multiple honors, including Alpha Omega Alpha, North American Spine Society (NASS) SpineLine “20 Under 40,” a Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (SMISS) Young Surgeon Grant, and Avant-Garde Health Orthopedic Surgery Research All Star (Top 3% nationwide). He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Ramos is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

Robert Laprade is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Laprade is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Baker Cyst, Bowlegs, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Joseph Perra is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Perra is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

Marcus Mittelsteadt is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Mittelsteadt is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Caffey Disease, Flat Feet, and Wrist Arthroscopy.

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.

Mark Fischer is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Fischer has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Matthew Butterfield is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Butterfield is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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, Arthritis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Taunton is currently accepting new patients.

Mostafa El Dafrawy is an Orthopedics provider in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Dr. El Dafrawy is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Jon Norberg is an Orthopedics specialist and a Hand Surgeon in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Norberg is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb.

Jeffrey Macalena is an Orthopedics provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Macalena is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Decorticate Posture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Shashank Dwivedi is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, Minnesota. Dr. Dwivedi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.

Ryan Nielsen is an Orthopedics provider in Plymouth, 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.

Matthew Rasmussen is an Orthopedics provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Rasmussen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Tendinitis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

James Bircher is an Orthopedics provider in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Bircher has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Robert Tuttle is an Orthopedics provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Tuttle is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Adam Bloemke is an Orthopedics provider in Fridley, Minnesota. Dr. Bloemke is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Heavy Metal Poisoning, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. McManus subscribes to the philosophy of treating his patients as if they were family. “I like to get to know patients – that’s the fun part of the job, getting to know people,”After earning an undergraduate degree in history from Dartmouth College, Dr. McManus completed pre-medical postbaccalaureate studies at Harvard University Extension School. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed residency training in orthopedic surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire. He pursued specialized fellowship training in sports medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver before joining Summit Orthopedics.He chose to focus on orthopedics because he enjoys being able to fix problems and help people get better. He focuses on sports medicine procedures, including arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip, and knee. During his fellowship, Dr. McManus was a team physician for the Colorado Rockies and the Denver Broncos, as well as a local high school football team. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis.

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.