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.

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.

James Schwender is an Orthopedics provider in Shakopee, Minnesota. Dr. Schwender is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Fabien Meta is an Orthopedics provider in Shakopee, Minnesota. Dr. Meta is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Acute Pain, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Meta is currently accepting new patients.

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.

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.

Marc Tompkins is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Tompkins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Hypermobile Joints, Knock Knees, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tompkins 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.

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.

Robert Sciulli is an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

Jeffrey Seybold is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Seybold is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Scott Holthusen is an Orthopedics provider in Waconia, Minnesota. Dr. Holthusen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Adam Bakker is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Bakker is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, and Tenosynovitis.

Daniel Marek is an Orthopedics provider in Waconia, Minnesota. Dr. Marek is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, Dupuytren Contracture, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

Stephen Olmsted is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Olmsted is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dupuytren Contracture, Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.

Loren Vorlicky is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Vorlicky is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Timothy Garvey is an Orthopedics provider in Burnsville, Minnesota. Dr. Garvey is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Kyphosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Christopher Meyer is an Orthopedics provider in Waconia, Minnesota. Dr. Meyer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Richard Davis is an Orthopedics provider in Waconia, Minnesota. Dr. Davis is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Frank Norberg is an Orthopedics provider in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Dr. Norberg is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Osteoarthritis.

Kevin Mullaney is an Orthopedics provider in Bloomington, Minnesota. Dr. Mullaney is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Mullaney is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Mair is an Orthopedics provider in Waconia, Minnesota. Dr. Mair is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Peter Sanders is an Orthopedics provider in Waconia, Minnesota. Dr. Sanders is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Eric Deal is an Orthopedics provider in Edina, 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 Cervical Disc Surgery.