After practicing orthopedics for the past 33 years, of which 22 years was in northwest Minnesota, I have retired my solo practice. I am no longer seeing patients in northwest Minnesota after January 1, 2011.
I have thoroughly enjoyed practicing orthopedics here. Words cannot describe the joy and satisfaction I have experienced giving many people their lives back because of deformity, fracture or arthritis! I thank every one of my patients for putting their trust in me.
This is a good time to retire from solo practice. However, I continue to do some part-time work for the Mayo Clinic Health Care System in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa.
General
Orthopedic Practice
My practice specializes in:
Minimally Invasive Surgical (MIS) hip, knee
and shoulder replacement
Shoulder surgery
Arthroscopic surgery of the knee, ankle and
shoulder
Adult reconstructive surgery
Fracture care
My Approach to Treating Patients
My staff and I work as a team to give you personal,
effective communication and the best of care. I have
been serving the northern Minnesota area since 1988.
I am committed to delivering to my patients the
best medical and orthopedic care available. I believe
the most important aspect of providing quality care
is listening to the needs of patients and presenting
treatment options to the patient
Surgery is only one of many treatment options. Many
patients never need to have surgery. Many times physical
therapy, medications, injections or immobilization
might be all that is needed. We work closely with
local physical therapists who, like me, believe in
conservative methods. If surgery is needed, our therapists
are also keen in helping the rehabilitation process.
Whether you are making the decision for orthopedic
care, or would just like to expand your knowledge,
I hope this site helps you become informed and more
confident about the incredible realm of orthopedic
treatments available.
Community Activities
Some of the community activities
I am involved with:
