I went for an elective surgery and when I got there I told the nurse I have ptsd. she was great…read moreworking with me. the next thing that happened is the next doctor I dealt with was more worried about protecting two than trying to get me thru the surgery comfortably . this day ended very bad for me. at this point I will not see any doctors that I don't already see.

I get great care from the Doctors in the Blaine clinic. They listen to your problems and take the…read moretime to discuss the optiond. I've had both shoulders and knees replaceand haven't problems. I also had a foot amputated dew to injury and the follow up care and adjustment on my prosthetics by Kyle were great. Appointments are pretty much on time. Well run clinic. Mike M.

I would not waste your time/money with these clowns at Summit Orthopedics. I live in Blaine…read moreMinnesota. I went to Summit Orthopedics in Blaine, Vandais Heights and Plymouth offices. The long and short of it is that Kevin Lingren told me to go see Dr. Ed Santos. Dr Ed Santos told me to go see Dr. Saber. Dr Saber then sent me back to Ed Santos and Ed Santos sent me back to Kevin Lingren. I still have no resolution or understand what is wrong with me and it has been 6 months. I am very frustrated with Summit Orthopedics. Just to provide some background - the weekend of May 18, 2024 this started. By that Monday I struggled to walk up the stairs. The first week the pain was in my lower back. I was still able to function normally albeit slowly. Second week I started having trouble sitting. Third week I could not sit at all. It was so painful I had to lie on the floor all the time. The pain was very severe in my left hip and especially in my hip flexors. It felt like it was the entire left hip, front, back and side. First I saw a hip doctor Kevin Lingren on June 7 2024. He took X-rays, looked at them and said my hips are healthy and the problem was probably originating from my spine. No physical exam. He prescribed steroids for me. I made an appointment to see the surgeon Dr Ed Santos. I was impaired greatly and can barely make it through my day. I finally get to see his PA. I complained that the pain was so bad in my left hip flexors, two of them, one in my groin and the one leading to my quadricep. Hurt so bad I could not function. I had to ask for a physical exam. I still don't feel like I had a comprehensive exam, I thought I had more than one thing happening to me but no one addressed another potential issue, they just kept saying severe stenosis. An MRI and PT was prescribed. I could not get into see the PT because they were very busy so I started doing very gentle movements at home. I could not function normally. I could not go to the gym, grocery store or work. I could not function when I got out of bed. I couldn't even prepare something to eat or tie my shoes. I started doing PT movements at home. I watched hours of you tube videos every day to hopefully gain a little knowledge on what might be happening with me, I still had no idea and the doctors did not give me any information beyond stenosis and me having a 6th lumbar vertebrae (which the MRI never mentioned). Since they have the knowledge I would expect that one of these doctors would do a physical exam and could explain what was happening to me. oth hip Flexors were so painful I could not cough or take a deep breath. It hurt too bad to sit on the toilet so I used a female urinal. I couldn't bend over to feed my dogs. I had to lay down on the floor all day every day, either on my back or on my stomach. I ate on the floor. I worked from home laying on my back looking up at the monitors placed on the edge of my desk. EVERY DAY I would watch HOURS of you tube videos to find out how I could help myself and do gentle rehab on myself. My range of motion was poor. My left leg was weak, especially my knee and hip flexors. I fought every day to get it back. I couldn't do anything or go anywhere unless I did rehab. I couldn't take a shower or get ready without having to spend 20 or 30 minutes on the floor to reset my hips. I couldn't drive. I had to wait 6 weeks to go see the surgeon to go over the MRI results. I was in agony. Crying daily. I felt my life was over. I didn't know what was wrong with me. Finally I got to see Dr Santos and he barely spent 5 minutes with me. No physical examination whatsoever. I still was not getting any information. He didn't explain it to me or how/why it happened. Spending time with me to explain this would have helped me a lot. Instead he told me that I basically have stenosis on the left side of my L5/L6. He said he didn't think I would need surgery and he recommended me to go see MD, Dr Saber. I finally was able to see dr. Saber's PA. Although I know the diagnosis of stenosis was accurate, my symptoms are not consistent with stenosis, they are consistent with a soft tissue injury. I passed a lot of the tests they give me because I am physically fit but no one bothered to test my hip flexors even though that is what I have been complaining about the entire time. I failed my left knee jerk reaction. She gave me no physical examination. I was frustrated. I left crying. I was injured on May 20th 2024 and now it is November 10th 2024 I am doing much better but still suffer a little. I still can't really sit in an office chair so I have a sit/stand desk. At home I moved my recliner to my desk. I still have to take Advil and Tylenol but probably half of the day instead of the whole day. I am taking all my information and my MRIs to go see a real doctor at Twin Cities Spine Center. The reason I am better now is because of ME. I want these drs to hear this. They did not help me during a time when I needed it.

Dr. Norberg has done several surgeries on my hands. He is very professional and very caring. I…read moredrive 3.5 hr. to have him check on my hands.

I have had two fairly severe Trigger Fingers for many years - Right hand middle and ring fingers…read more These were both getting worse, one frequently locking up on me. Inconvenient and painful! I researched Hand doctors and even had surgery scheduled but a previous bad experience in an operating room left me with much apprehension so I cancelled that. I found Dr. Jon Norberg in an internet search offering just what I wanted - Office based "wide-awake" surgery for these hand (and other) conditions. After a consultation I made an appointment and had both finger pulleys "released" on August 17. 2022. It was easy as can be, with me keeping all my clothes on and hand sterilized/arm draped. He uses a local anesthetic of lidocaine and epinephrine and my hand went totally numb - and as I was very interested, he even let me watch the whole procedure, explaining what he was doing as he went. The small incision that took care of both fingers was made along the crease in the palm of my hand and now I can hardly see it.....no ugly scars vertically or horizontally, and it looks like my hand did before the procedure! Dr. Norberg did an excellent job, and I don't give praise out easily. He's really good! I had the three stitches taken out a week later and aside from having to keep the hand dry for a few days and do some special stretching exercises, it was all good. Every day showed more improvement and with only slight lifting restrictions, my hand was immediately working as it was supposed to, no more trigger fingers, no more pain! Quick and easy! I just went back this week for my 6 week check and he graduated me to the "healed" status. Honestly, the best part about this is that there is no hospital operating room, no stress, it is all done in a small office set up for these procedures, all local anesthetic and as such is quite a friendly atmosphere. Dr. Norberg and his staff are also all very personable, all confident and low-key. I felt like I was among friends and that made for an awesome experience. Dr. Norberg and staff, thanks so much for all you have done for me and for making these "wide awake, office based surgeries" more available to patients like me. To anyone with apprehensions (or not) and looking for easier solutions to hand, wrist, elbow and upper arm problems, I highly recommend you check with Dr. norberg - IMHO, he is the best I have found! The attached image is of my right hand six weeks post-surgery. You can barely see a slight pink scar along the crease and that gets lighter every day.

I originally came to this clinic for a second opinion, simply to do my due diligence, and I'm…read moreincredibly grateful that I did. Dr. Hanson explained not only the recommended procedure but also aspects of my original treatment plan that no one else had discussed. I left feeling informed, confident, and truly understood. The entire staff has been exceptional--kind, responsive, and genuinely caring. From day one, they made me feel like I had been a patient there for years. While it's still early in my recovery, I'm amazed by my progress. Friends and family have been astonished at how quickly I've been up and moving after surgery. Hearing Dr. Hanson talk about why he pioneered his minimally invasive approach--putting people and recovery first--made it clear that this is more than a job to him; it's a mission. I feel fortunate to have been in his care, and I wholeheartedly recommend this clinic. Whoops, posted twice! They deserve it!!

Dr. Hanson and his team provided an exceptional experience from start to finish. From my very first…read moreconsultation, I felt confident I had found the right surgeon. His staff is equally outstanding! Laynie was incredibly helpful navigating some pharmacy questions with medication and Jackie was always responsive when I reached out. The level of access and personal attention they provide truly stands out - it feels like a more personalized, "boutique" approach to care. Most importantly, my surgery was a success and I have returned to a normal life virtually pain free! I am very grateful to Dr. Hanson and his entire team for their expertise and support throughout the process.

I had appointment on July 3rd for imaging and Barb was my technician and she was great. She was…read morefriendly and professional, and you don't see that a lot lately. Thank you, Barb, for making my visit so pleasant. Patti B

2 things 1. They put on my heft that I had cancer. Never…read morehad a doctor call me! 2. Made appointment with a certain doctor the day before appointment when I looked online they gave me some other doctor! This place is terrible. I will not be going back!

My husband drove me here after a fall, I was able to get X-rays, a boot, and crutches all in about…read moretwo hours. The only reason it wasn't splinted is because it was likely it needed to be surgically repaired. Dr. Bakken was kind and helpful.

I fell on the ice last night, broke a couple ribs, and needed a lot of help this morning. Tria…read moreortho urgent care in Maple Grove was just what the doctor ordered! The Park Nicollet on line systems to offer and support their services completely suck. They mention a "reserve a spot in line" feature, but then never offer a way to access it. The published on-line current wait time was 45 minutes, but there wasn't even a line when we arrived and workers said it was very quiet with no patients. The workers there can't do anything about PNs crummy systems so I won't blame them. Check-in was quick and easy performed by pleasant helpers. I had less than five minute wait to go to the exam room for some initial questions by a very friendly nurse, then was whisked to X-ray. No waiting for X-rays, finished in less than ten minutes, then back to the exam room. Doctor came in a minute later, walking me through the X-rays and diagnosis, very competent and friendly. No one ever hopes for a diagnosis of two broken ribs and a six to 8 week recovery, but getting to it quickly, with a minimum of hassles, performed by competent friendly health care workers was a very good experience for me.