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Amy Beacom, M.D.

“Staying active has always been important to me — in and out of the water. That’s why I’ve dedicated my practice to treating running and swimming orthopedic injuries. So my patients are able to stay active too.”

Amy Beacom, M.D

Specialties

Team

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  • Michelle M., Patient Coordinator

Background

Undergraduate Studies
Hamline University — St. Paul, Minnesota

Medical School
University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota

Residency
Methodist Hospital of Indiana — Indianapolis, Indiana

Fellowships
Sports Medicine, San Jose Medical Center — San Jose, California

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  • Society of Academic Emergency Medicine
  • American Academy of Emergency Physicians
  • Emergency Medical Residents’ Association

Publications & Awards

  • Voted a ‘Top Doctor’ in Mpls/St. Paul Magazine
  • Voted a “Top Doctor for Women” in Minnesota Monthly
  • Breaking Barriers for Women in Sports, 2008
  • Team physician for USA Swimming
  • Team physician for Minnesota Twins

Personal Interests
Running, swimming, surfing, golfing

Locations

Testimonials

Julio's story:

Julio Salazar embodies a healthy and active lifestyle. As a casual runner, he loved night runs along the trails in Minnesota parks and participated in occasional 5K and 10 K runs. The running habit he started to stay healthy became a tool to help… Read More.

Comment from patient satisfaction survey:

Dr. Beacom has so much positive energy. She is always upbeat and informative. I’m happy she had a solution and plan for my knee recovery.

Survey Feedback:

Amy was confident and clear with her appraisal of my injury. She was able to identify the next steps clearly, and was sure to discuss the rational for future assessment. I  don’t think I have ever felt this confident that I will get the… Read More.

Patient Survey Comment:

Dr. Amy Beacom was excellent sports doc – will recommend her to our friends.

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