About
Dr. Erik Ekstrom’s Approach to Care
“I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable. For me, the most gratifying part of the work is finding the problem and fixing it so patients can return to their usual activities.”
Erik Ekstrom is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation expert, specializing in back, neck, and spine care. Dr. Ekstrom is a frequent recipient of the Top Doctor designation in Mpls./St.Paul Magazine.
Specialties
Conditions We Treat
Common Treatments
Other
- Minimally invasive spine therapies
- Sports-related injuries
Locations
My Team
My Team
At Summit, each physician works alongside a team of professionals to care for you, our patient.
Additional Information About Dr. Erik Ekstrom
Education, Memberships, & Awards
Education
Residency
University of Minnesota Medical School — Minneapolis, MN
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School — Minneapolis, MN
Graduate Studies
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
St. Cloud State University — St. Cloud, MN
Undergraduate Studies
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Mankato State University — Mankato, MN
Professional Memberships
- Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation (PASSOR)
- Amercan Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- Spine Injection Society (SIS)
Awards & Involvement
- Voted a “Top Doctor” in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: 2016–2025
- Board of Directors, Courage Kenny Foundation
- Chair, Interventional Pain Peer Review Committee
Certifications
Publications
Local and national presentations and articles on Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
Resources
Patient Education
Spine Animated Conditions and Treatments Library
Spine Injections Animated Library
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