Samuel Russ, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. He has a special interest in sports-related injuries, arthroscopy, and reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. He completed a foot and ankle fellowship at St. Mary’s Orthopedics in Maine. “I try all the things to help people live functional, pain-free lives without surgery first,” Dr. Russ says. “Then, if we determine that the individual requires surgery, I work with the patient to figure out what he or she needs, so that I am not doing too much or too little. I work to individualize the surgical treatment plan.” He volunteers his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Russ is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Michael Anderson, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. He completed a prestigious orthopedic foot and ankle surgery fellowship in New York at the University of Rochester. Dr. Anderson was named a Rising Star by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. “I really enjoy treating patients of all ages and all walks of life. A foot and ankle specialty covers a lot of medical ground, and I enjoy it all,” Dr. Anderson shares. “I like sports. I enjoy helping patients with trauma injuries. And my pediatric patients are such a joy. The most rewarding part of my work is getting my patients back to their lives.”. Dr. Anderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

Tracy Rupke, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area patients. She has a special interest in sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. She did a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and a foot and ankle surgery fellowship at the University of Washington, Seattle. “I am dedicated to providing the best care possible for my patients,” she says. “I love running and understand every patient’s desire to return to their own life and activities.” She provides medical coverage for the U.S. Waterski team and volunteered surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery. Dr. Rupke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Castro, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in foot and ankle care, serving patients in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Special interests include foot and ankle fractures and reconstruction, sports-related injuries, and tendon and ligament treatment. He completed an orthopedic foot and ankle fellowship at Portland Foot and Ankle Center, as well as a second fellowship in AO/ASIF (Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation) in Switzerland. “I view the foot and ankle as a ‘perfect machine’ that is taken for granted,” Dr. Castro shares. “When it breaks down, the effects can be profound. My focus and the focus of my team is to help get you back on your feet doing what you love.”. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement.

Sean Thayer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Thayer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and High Arch. Dr. Thayer is currently accepting new patients.

Troy Boffeli is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Boffeli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Claw Foot, Hammer Toe, Gangrene, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Osteotomy. Dr. Boffeli is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Phillips is a Podiatric Medicine provider in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Dr. Phillips is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Metatarsalgia, Tendinitis, and Ingrown Toenail. Dr. Phillips is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Pfannenstein is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Pfannenstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Hammer Toe, Tendinitis, High Arch, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Pfannenstein is currently accepting new patients.

Rachel Collier is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. Her top areas of expertise are High Arch, Hammer Toe, Gangrene, and Flat Feet. Dr. Collier is currently accepting new patients.

Mindy Benton is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Benton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. Her top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Benton is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Pellersels is a Physician Assistant and a Podiatric Medicine provider in West St Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Pellersels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Hammer Toe. Mr. Pellersels is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Ammons is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Ammons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Freiberg's Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Ammons is currently accepting new patients.

Carly Kriedberg is a Podiatric Medicine provider in West St Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Kriedberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, High Arch, and Metatarsalgia. Dr. Kriedberg is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Whittaker is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Whittaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. Her top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Athlete's Foot, Fungal Nail Infection, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Whittaker is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Johnson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Gangrene, Bunions, and Flat Feet.

Gina Ruesch is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Ruesch is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. Her top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hammer Toe. Dr. Ruesch is currently accepting new patients.

Melanie Berg is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Berg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, Corns and Calluses, and Ledderhose Disease. Dr. Berg is currently accepting new patients.

Troy Vargas is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Vargas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Langer is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Langer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Langer is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Lam is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hammer Toe. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Fungal Nail Infection, Ingrown Toenail, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.