Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
Total care for total joint replacement. Beginning with our primary care specialists, we can evaluate your care needs. And if your care is transferred to an orthopedic specialists, you’ll have attentive care, from pre-op to post-op—and beyond, with your goals leading the way. Our surgeons stay on the cutting edge of techniques and procedures, and our team is specifically trained for your needs.
Why choose North Memorial Health
- If you aren’t sure if you require an orthopedic specialist, our primary care clinics are a good place to start. If we determine you need a specialist, we will transition your care to one of our partnered specialists around the Twin Cities.
- We consistently receive high patient satisfaction ratings for our joint replacement care, as well as a five-star rating from Minnesota Hospital Association.
- Our partner surgeons have been at the forefront of performing anterior approach total hip replacement surgery in Minnesota, and have performed thousands of anterior hip surgeries. This procedure has shown to have a shorter hospital stay, quicker recovery, less pain, and significantly fewer discharges to an extended care facility.
- We utilize the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution to perform highly accurate and precise total knee replacement. We also perform MRI/CT assisted total knee replacement and reverse total shoulder surgeries.
- We have large private rooms and on-site physical therapy services.
- You will have a dedicated team of surgeons, anesthesiologist, advanced providers, physical therapist, nursing, and social workers to help guide your care.
- Please contact our Joint Care Coordinator at 763-581-7712 with any questions.
Total joint replacement experience
Pre-operative education video and guidebook
Learn more about what to expect from a knee or hip replacement at North Memorial Health.
- What to expect during your stay
- How to prevent postoperative complications
- Information about assistive devices
- Discharge planning
- Questions and answers
Total hip replacement story
What do patients say about their joint replacement surgery at North Memorial Health? Beth called hers “amazing.”
Surgeries we offer
Our range of surgery offerings means that each patient gets the most effective care plan for their diagnosis.
- Anterior Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
- Bone Fracture
- Foot and Ankle
- Shoulder Arthroscopies and Rotator Cuff
- Spine
- Sports Medicine
- Total Joint Replacement
Care team
Our highly trained experts empower you with the knowledge and the support you need to get the healthcare you want.
David H. Strothman, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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I am rewarded daily by improving the quality of life of patients receiving my care.”
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Roman Guerrero, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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I believe in treating the individual and not their symptoms.”
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James Bircher, DO
Orthopedic Surgery
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My focus is on personalized, high-quality care that allows patients to regain quality of life.”
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Michael J. Forseth, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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My experiences abroad have expanded my perspective about what I do — personally and professionally.”
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Brian L. Walters, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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Having transparency and good communication with patients helps set the patient up for success.”
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Michael R. Baer, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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Getting individuals back to doing the activities they find meaningful is highly rewarding.”
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Christopher Traynor, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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I compassionately care for patients to restore and regain their mobility.”
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Mark W. LaBelle, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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I will listen and understand patients and what their goals are and help obtain them.”
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Steven R. Sabers, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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I treat my patients as I would want a family member treated.”
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Brian O’Neill, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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I provide compassionate care that helps patients resume everyday activities.”
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Casey Groskreutz, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Orthopedics: Trauma & Joint
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I believe in treating patients as a whole person, guided by compassion and clinical evidence.”
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Mark Fischer, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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I strive to provide compassionate, customer-centered care.”
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Michael H. Johnson, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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I provide highly personalized care for complex shoulder problems.”
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Melanie R. Smalley, MS APRN, CNP
Orthopedics: Trauma & Joint
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I like being a calming and informative presence for my patients.”
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Kevin P. Sandhu, MD
Orthopedics / Bones & Joints
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I want patients to feel heard and to feel confident every step of the way.”
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Partnership practices
Twin Cities Orthopedics
Twin Cities Orthopedics provides comprehensive orthopedic specialty care at over 30 convenient clinics in the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin.
Summit Orthopedics
Providing comprehensive orthopedic and spine care supporting healthy, active lifestyles. Offering same-day spine appointments, sub-specialty clinics, therapy, and minimally-invasive surgery.
Locations
Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.