Summit Orthopedics Physicians Named 2026 Top Doctors
Choosing an orthopedic specialist is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing joint pain, or considering surgery, you deserve care from physicians recognized for their expertise, compassion, and commitment to helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes.
Summit Orthopedics is proud to announce that 14 physicians have been named 2026 Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. This annual recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the respect physicians have for one another’s clinical expertise. Each year, doctors nominate the colleagues they would trust to care for their own patients, making Top Doctors one of the region’s most respected honors.
Summit Orthopedics Top Doctors 2026
Top Row (Left to Right)
- Dr. Nicholas Wills
- Dr. Debra Parisi
- Dr. Erik Ekstrom
- Dr. Jack Drogt
- Dr. Michael Q. Freehill
- Dr. James Gannon
- Dr. Edward Santos
- Dr. Kristoffer Breien
Bottom Row (Left to Right)
- Dr. Andrew Thomas
- Dr. David Strothman
- Dr. Brent Warner
- Dr. Scott Pepin
- Dr. Peter Parten
- Dr. Michael Forseth
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Celebrating 40 Years of Orthopedic Excellence
Forty years of innovation. Forty years of trusted care. Forty years of helping patients keep moving.
As Summit Orthopedics celebrates its 40th anniversary, this year’s Top Doctors recognition carries even greater significance. For four decades, our physicians have helped patients throughout the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin overcome injuries, restore mobility, and return to the activities they love. What began as a commitment to serving our local communities has become a destination for specialized orthopedic care, with patients traveling from across the country and around the world to place their trust in Summit.
Since opening our doors in 1986, Summit Orthopedics has grown into one of the region’s leading independent orthopedic practices by staying true to a simple philosophy: provide exceptional, patient-centered care backed by clinical expertise, innovation, and compassion. For 40 years, that philosophy has remained unchanged. Today’s recognition reflects the foundation built by generations of Summit physicians and the continued dedication of the team caring for patients today.
This milestone year also provides an opportunity to recognize Dr. James Gannon, whose decades of leadership and patient care helped shape Summit Orthopedics throughout much of its 40-year history. Although Dr. Gannon has retired from clinical practice, we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the lasting impact he has made on our patients, colleagues, and organization.
Recognized by Peers. Trusted by Patients.
While awards and recognition are an honor, what matters most is the trust our patients place in us every day. Being named a Top Doctor reflects more than individual achievement. It represents a shared commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and helping every patient achieve the best possible outcome.
From same-day injury care and nonsurgical treatment to complex orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, our physicians work together to deliver personalized care designed around each patient’s goals. Whether you’re returning to work, getting back on the field, or simply enjoying everyday life without pain, Summit Orthopedics is here to help you move forward with confidence.
Congratulations to our 2026 Top Doctors, and thank you for continuing Summit Orthopedics’ tradition of clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
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