Radiculopathy near Faribault, MN

Biography: Dr. Rafael Sierra, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Rochester, MN. He is 52 years old. Dr. Rafael Sierra, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic-Rochester.

Biography: Dr. William Cross, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Rochester, MN. He is 52 years old. Dr. William Cross, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic-Rochester.

Care Philosophy: But it's sitting down with the patient and learning about them, where are they from, what do they do for a living, what do they want to get out of this treatment, what's their real goal. And make sure that our goals align with their goals. Forming that partnership I think is really the thing that's most motivating and most exciting about being a doctor.

Care Philosophy: I am an orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in hip and knee replacement. Patients with osteoarthritis, or any type of arthritis, may benefit from replacement surgery. I also offer partial knee replacement which can be an excellent option for patients with severe arthritis in just one part of their knee. I chose this specialty because so many patients say, "I feel like I got my life back," after having surgery; there is nothing more thrilling than hearing that. When treating hip and knee arthritis, I think it is critical to exhaust all nonoperative treatments, and then to work with each patient to decide when it's the right time for them to have surgery. After surgery, I want to help patients get through recovery and rehabilitation as quickly as possible so they can get back to the activities they enjoy.

Care Philosophy: I enjoy working in all areas of orthopedics, but especially enjoy treating shoulder and elbow injuries. I find it gratifying to see highly motivated athletes and non-athletes alike return to pain-free activity. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling to northern Minnesota's lake country to fish.