Orthopedic Surgery near Lakeville, MN

Care Philosophy: I am a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of knee and shoulder disorders. My clinical interests include rotator cuff tears, shoulder arthritis, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, and meniscus tears. My goal as an orthopedic surgeon is to return patients back to their pre-injury levels and doing the things that they enjoy doing most. I take a patient-first approach to understand the problem, patient goals, and use a shared-decision making model to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Care Philosophy: Growing up as an athlete, it was essential for my body to function. My version of happy and healthy is being able to move my body and participate in the activities I enjoy. These aspects are what drew me to orthopedics. The ability to restore the function in someone's body so they can return to living life to the fullest is what brings me joy. Orthopedics is unique in that someone can come in with an injury, arthritis or pain, and we can restore their function. My approach to care is collaborating with my patient to create a plan that they can feel confident about and that aligns with their goals. It's important for the patient to understand their diagnosis and treatment plan to have the best outcome.

Care Philosophy: My specific conditions of interest in foot and ankle include flatfoot deformities and ankle arthritis. I enjoy working with patients of all ages and conditions, whether a congenital tarsal coalition, degenerative arthritis, sports injury, or trauma. My approach to practice is that every patient is unique with different needs and goals. I work with each patient and help them reach a well-informed and educated decision on their treatment plan.