Summit Physicians Honored As Rising Stars

The road to orthopedic practice is a long one. Aspiring physicians undergo four years of science-focused undergraduate study, four years of medical school, three years of residency, and often additional years in fellowship training. For many physicians, it can take decades in practice to build a reputation for excellence in medicine. This fall, a select group of physicians have been recognized by their peers for their noteworthy achievements early in their careers.

To be eligible for consideration as a Top Doctor—Rising Star, candidates must satisfy the rigorous multistep Super Doctors selection process with one exception: Rising Star candidates must be active physicians who have been in practice for no more than 10 years. Area doctors are invited to nominate colleagues they know to be exceptional in their specified fields. Doctors may not self-nominate. Approximately 5 percent of local physicians are named to Super Doctors, however, no more than 2.5 percent are named to the Rising Stars list.

We applaud the inclusion of Dr. David Strothman and Dr. Nicholas Wills in this year’s inaugural edition of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine recognizing 238 Twin Cities Top Doctors—Rising Stars.

Dr. David Strothman is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Summit Orthopedics. He conducts research in minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, degenerative spondylolisthesis, adjacent segment degeneration, and the use of intraoperative three-dimensional imaging. He has received numerous awards, including the Patients’ Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, and the On-Time Doctor Award.

Dr. Nick Wills is an orthopedic spine surgeon and was the first surgeon in the Midwest to perform a newly FDA-approved two-level cervical disc replacement procedure. His expertise with this emerging surgical procedure was developed through years of experience implanting the device in one-level cases. Dr. Wills conducts classes across the country to teach other surgeons how to implant artificial disc devices.

Dr. Strothman and Dr. Wills reflect the commitment and dedication of every member of our Summit Orthopedics team in supporting your goals for orthopedic health.

Summit Orthopedics supports healthy communities

Community health flourishes when specialized orthopedic care is conveniently available close to home. Summit Orthopedics is proud of our fellowship-trained subspecialty teams offering the full spectrum of orthopedic expertise in bone, tendon, ligament, muscle, and joint conditions—in addition to our wellness, prevention, and rehabilitation services. We have the expertise to proactively improve fitness, evaluate discomfort, and deliver personalized treatment to quickly and safely return you to the lifestyle you love.

Start your journey to a healthier, more active self. Visit our Facebook page to learn about our wellness services and schedule a free wellness consultation online. Find your orthopedic expert, request an appointment online, or call us at (651) 968–5201 to schedule a consultation.

Summit has convenient locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We have state-of-the-art centers for comprehensive orthopedic care in Eagan, MN, Plymouth, MN, Vadnais Heights, MN, and Woodbury, MN, as well as additional community clinics throughout the metro and southern Minnesota.

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