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11/13/2018

Introducing Scott Pepin, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Scott Pepin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, and total joint replacements. Meet Scott Pepin, M.D. Dr. Pepin’s approach: “Having my own personal experiences in sustaining injuries and the subsequent recovery process helps provide me insight into my own patients’ conditions and what…
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11/13/2018

Introducing Erik Ekstrom, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Erik Ekstrom, M.D., a nonoperative spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics. His specialties include physical medicine & rehabilitation, minimally invasive spine therapies, and sports-related injuries. Meet Erik Ekstrom, M.D. Dr. Ekstrom’s approach: “I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable. For me, the most gratifying part of…
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11/13/2018

Introducing Nicholas Wills, M.D. [Video]

Dr. Wills is a spine surgeon whose specialties include neck, back, cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders, and minimally invasive surgery.
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11/7/2018

Introducing Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q., a physician at Summit Orthopedics focusing on nonsurgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, sports medicine, and ultrasound guided injections. Meet Sarah Lehnert, M.D., C.A.Q. Dr. Lehnert’s education: After earning her undergraduate degree at the college of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, Dr. Lehnert completed medical school…
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11/7/2018

Ask Dr. Scofield: What Is the Best Treatment for Tennis Elbow?

Dr. Scofield discusses the benefits and risks of cortisone and PRP injections to treat tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is a deceptive name for an elbow injury that usually has nothing to do with playing tennis. The injury occurs when the common extensor tendon attaching muscle at the elbow joint develops small tears. Over time, these…
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9/26/2018

Introducing Kirk Scofield, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Kirk Scofield, M.D., is a sports medicine physician and avid runner at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul specializing in non-operative sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine, and running injuries. Meet Kirk Scofield, M.D. Dr. Scofield’s education: Dr. Scofield completed his undergraduate studies at Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, Washington. He…
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9/26/2018

Ask Dr. Pepin: How Many Sports Should My Child Play?

When it comes to the number of sports your child plays, Dr. Pepin advises that more is better. Sports medicine surgeon Dr. Scott Pepin has been a competitive athlete since childhood. Now that he has children of his own, he speaks frequently with parents about their children’s athletic activities. His advice about sports safety for…
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9/12/2018

Introducing James Gannon, M.D. [Video]

Dr. James Gannon is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in shoulder, knee, sports medicine, arthroscopy and total joint replacements.
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8/29/2018

Introducing David Strothman, M.D. [Video]

Meet the Expert: Doctor Bio Video Series Introducing David Strothman, M.D., a spine specialist at Summit Orthopedics in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. His specialties include cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders, and minimally invasive spine surgery, and adult scoliosis. Meet David Strothman, M.D. Dr. Strothman’s approach: “Spinal disorders are complex and disabling. As your surgeon I will explain your…
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