25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me in Thief River Falls, MN

Dr. Joseph H. Perra is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. Perra offers advanced minimally invasive spine surgery and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in Minneapolis. Call (612) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation. Dr. Perra is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Perra is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Perra is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Manuel R. Pinto is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. Pinto offers advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in Minneapolis, Plymouth, and St. Paul. Call (612) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation. Dr. Pinto is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Kyphosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Pinto is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Amir A. Mehbod is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. Mehbod offers advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in Cambridge, Lakeville, Minneapolis, and Plymouth. Call (612) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation. Dr. Mehbod is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Mehbod is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Mehbod is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Eiman Shafa, MD, FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with Twin Cities Spine Center, specializing in the comprehensive treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He provides both non-operative and surgical care for degenerative spine disease, spinal deformities, trauma, tumors, infections, and complex spinal disorders, with a strong focus on minimally invasive and advanced surgical techniques.Dr. Shafa earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and completed medical school at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center through Seton Hall University, followed by a fellowship in spine surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Recognized for clinical excellence and patient-centered care, Dr. Shafa has been named a “20 Under 40” honoree by the North American Spine Society multiple times and has received regional Top Doctor and Rising Star distinctions. He is known for his thoughtful, collaborative approach, emphasizing clear communication and individualized treatment plans to help patients restore function and quality of life. Dr. Shafa is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Shafa is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Shafa is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Benjamin Mueller is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. Mueller offers advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in St. Paul, Burnsville, Lakeville, Minneapolis, New Ulm, and Northfield. Call (612) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation. Dr. Mueller is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Mueller is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Mostafa El Dafrawy is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. El Dafrawy offers advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in Coon Rapids, Minneapolis, and Plymouth. Call (612) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation. Dr. El Dafrawy is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Stenosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. El Dafrawy is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. El Dafrawy is currently accepting new patients.

Nicholas Wills, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis and St. Paul metro patients. He specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, as well as cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. Across the nation, Dr. Wills trains other surgeons on the best techniques for disc replacement surgery. He was a pioneer in this market, adopting new technology that allows for a two-level disc replacement that maintains the motion at both levels of repair. His surgical expertise has won him repeated recognition on the Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s Rising Stars list. Dr. Wills is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Wills is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

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 clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Strothman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Strothman is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Santos, M.D., is a spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro patients. He completed four fellowships: Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction at the University of Minnesota, Spine Surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center, Revision Joint Surgery and Transplantation in Australia, and Spine Surgery in Australia. As an associate professor at the University of Minnesota, he educated medical residents for over a decade. He is a frequent Top Doctor recipient from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He says, “I want to be the doctor with whom patients can share their fears and concerns and dreams. And when they tell me I’ve changed their life and given them back their life? Without a doubt, that’s the best part of my job.". Dr. Santos is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Santos is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Roman Guerrero, M.D., is spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in back and neck surgical and nonsurgical care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Dr. Guerrero completed his spine surgery fellowship at Twin Cities Spine Center. “Sometimes, I’ll have patients who are bewildered by symptom causes,” he says. “They are in pain, they are suffering, and disease has limited their quality of life. When I am able to diagnose, treat, and resolve these conditions, their lives change completely. They heal and they become pain-free. That’s my nirvana. There’s nothing better than being able to change a patient’s life with sound medical recommendations and appropriate treatment.”. Dr. Guerrero is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Guerrero is board certified in Board Eligible - American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Labelle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

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 clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Ramos is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Ramos is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bayard C. Carlson is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon at Twin Cities Spine Center specializing in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions. He treats scoliosis, spinal deformity, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, tumors, and spinal infections. Dr. Carlson performs advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, and modern techniques designed to reduce pain and shorten recovery time. He sees patients in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Minneapolis, and St. Paul. Call (621) 775-6200 or visit tcspine.com to schedule a consultation. Dr. Carlson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Carlson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Carlson is currently accepting new patients.

Daren Wickum, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in direct anterior hip replacement, orthopedic trauma, arthritis care, and total knee replacement. He serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a fellowship at Florida Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Wickum understands that every patient’s circumstances and concerns are unique, and he takes the time to explore all treatment options to find the best approach for each patient. “Quality of life really boils down to remaining active,” Dr. Wickum says. “Keeping patients mobile keeps me on my toes. So does keeping up with my son.”. Dr. Wickum is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wickum is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Jack Drogt, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Longtime recipient of Top Doctor from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Dr. Drogt is widely respected among fellow physicians and patients. “As a hip and knee specialist, an orthopedic surgeon, and former president of Summit Orthopedics, I’m dedicated to providing patients with the highest level of care available,” he explains. “Our expertise extends beyond orthopedic care. We’re enabling people to live the lives they love.” Dr. Drogt supports underserved communities through One World Surgery, of which Summit Orthopedics is a founding partner. Dr. Drogt is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Knock Knees, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Drogt is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Breien is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Matthew Houdek is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Houdek is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Chondrosarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.

Peter Rose is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rose is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Ewing Sarcoma, Bone Graft, and Hip Replacement.

Robert Laprade is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Laprade is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypermobile Joints, Baker Cyst, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Brett Freedman is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Freedman is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Compartment Syndrome, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Sanjeev Kakar is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kakar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scaphoid Non-Union, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Wrist Arthroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Joaquin Sanchez is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Sanchez is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement.

Cody Wyles is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Wyles is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Rafael Sierra is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Sierra is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Kienbock's Disease, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Daniel Berry is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Berry is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.