25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me in West St. Paul, MN

Joseph Perra is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. 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 currently accepting new patients.

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.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Facet Joint Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Coccydynia. Dr. Stulc is board certified in Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (ABPMR) and Pain Medicine (ABMS).

Michael Anderson, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a prestigious orthopedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship in New York at the University of Rochester. Dr. Anderson was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I really enjoy treating patients of all ages and all walks of life. A foot and ankle specialty covers a lot of medical ground, and I enjoy it all,” Dr. Anderson shares. “I like sports. I enjoy helping patients with trauma injuries. And my pediatric patients are such a joy. The most rewarding part of my work is getting my patients back to their lives.”. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS).

Manuel Pinto is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. 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 currently accepting new patients.

Amir Mehbod is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Cambridge, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Mehbod is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. 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, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Shafa is board certified in American Board Of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Shafa is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Mueller is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. 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 currently accepting new patients.

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, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Labelle is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Mostafa El Dafrawy is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. El Dafrawy is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. El Dafrawy is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Furmanek, D.O., 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 arthroscopy and sports medicine at Michigan State University. “My training has taught me to understand that the human body is a complex sum of its parts with an innate ability to heal,” Dr. Furmanek explains. “My role as an orthopedic surgeon can be an important part of this natural process.” In addition to seeing individual patients, he cares for athletes at the University of Northwestern in St. Paul, staffing football games, working with athletes in the training room, and caring for the student athletes throughout the year. Dr. Furmanek is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Baker Cyst, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Furmanek is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS) and Subspecialty Certification In Orthopedic Sports Medicine - American Osteopathic Board Of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS).

Eric Khetia, M.D., is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and medical director of surgical services at Summit Orthopedics. He specializes in shoulder and knee care, arthroscopy, and minimally invasive surgery, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. As a collegiate athlete himself, Dr. Khetia understands the unique needs of athletes. He completed his fellowship in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine at New England Baptist Hospital in Massachusetts. “My goal is to lead an active, healthy life and to allow my patients to do the same,” Dr. Khetia explains. “Restoring them to pre-injury levels of functioning and allowing them to pursue the activities they enjoy inspires me.”. Dr. Khetia is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Khetia is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Brent Warner, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics, specializing in shoulder, knee and hip care, sports injuries, and arthroscopic surgery. He was awarded Rising Star by Mpls./St.Paul Magazine and serves patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a fellowship at The Steadman Philippon Research Institute/The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Warner says, “As an athlete, I understand the profound impact that an injury can have on a patient’s life and well-being. My goal is to return people to activity as quickly and safely as possible, whether that’s training for an ultramarathon or walking the dog around the block.”. Dr. Warner is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Warner is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certification, American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

Peter Parten, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the shoulder, with a special interest in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery. He serves Minneapolis St. Paul metro area patients and is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. He completed his shoulder arthroscopy fellowship at the Institute of Orthopedic Research in San Antonio, Texas. “I think that probably the thing that gives me the most satisfaction is when somebody has something that’s been difficult to diagnose, or they’ve been struggling with for a long time,” he says, “and we can actually figure out what is wrong and what can make them better.”. Dr. Parten is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Parten is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

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. J Kelly is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. J Kelly is board certified in Board Eligible - American Board Of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS).

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 clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Brooks is board certified in Board Eligible - American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

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).

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).

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 Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). Dr. Ramos is currently accepting new patients.

Bayard Carlson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Annandale, Minnesota. He has been practicing medicine for over 5 years. 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 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).

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.