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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics (MCO)
Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Erik Severson has practiced at the Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby and Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin since 2010. He has also served as the Center’s Total Joints Program Medical Director and has overseen the Rapid Recovery Program, a leading edge joint replacement center.
The surgeon completed a fellowship with specialty training in hip and knee reconstruction and joint replacement surgery at the Mayo Clinic. He completed medical school at the University of Minnesota in Duluth where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and his residency and internship in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Utah. Dr. Severson received his undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Severson has served as a volunteer administering Orthopaedic care and scoliosis screening for the impoverished people in southern Utah and northern Arizona. He has also served as an active member of the Orthpaedic team at Hopital De Bienfaisance (Charity Hospital) Pignon, Haiti, for several years and coordinated sports teams for the area’s youth.
A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Hip, Knee & Adult Reconstruction Evaluation Committee, Dr. Severson is also a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Alpha Omega Alpha, Alpha Chi Honor Society and Catholic Medical Association.
Dr. Severson has received numerous honors and awards. As a medical student, he was elected Administrative Chief Orthopaedic Resident at the University of Utah; received the Lloyd W. Taylor Resident Research Award from the Western Orthopaedic Association and a Certificate of Appreciation from Le Comite Bienfaisance de Pignon. The surgeon was recognized with the Upjohn award for achievement in Microbiology and Immunology, G.H. and L.K. Williams Award, Upper-Class Leadership Award and Upper-Class Science Award. He was a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society and National Honor Society.
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics (MCO)
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Baxter
Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics (MCO)
Susan Moen, M.D., of Stillwater, Minn., began practicing as the Brainerd Lakes Area’s only hand surgeon at the Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics in September 2016. She diagnoses and treats all problems related to the different structures in the hand, wrist, and elbow. An Orthopaedic Surgeon who has additional training in surgery of the hand, Dr. Moen cares for problems without surgery and is specially trained to operate when necessary. She is also an expert in diagnosing and caring for wrist and elbow problems. A graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb., Dr. Moen completed a Fellowship in hand surgery at HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research in St. Paul and an orthopaedic surgery residency at Summa Health Systems in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Moen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry with honors at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a candidate for membership in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Moen is the recipient of numerous academic and research awards and has made several presentations. Outside of her practice, Dr. Moen enjoys rowing, swimming, running, waterskiing, documentaries, travel and Olympic Parks.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Dr. Stokman has been practicing at CRMC since September 2020. He earned his Medical Degree with honors at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis. He completed a Spinal Surgery Fellowship at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 2020 and an Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the University of Wisconsin Orthopedics and Rehabilitation in Madison, Wisc., in 2019. He also earned Bachelor degrees Magna Cum Laude in biochemistry and Catholic studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. He graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in 2005. Dr. Stokman and his wife, Stephanie, have four children: Isaac, Lia, Hannah and Xavier.
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Riverwood Healthcare Center – Aitkin
Dr. Krohn sees patients at Riverwood’s Aitkin clinic and is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine. In addition to his family practice, he sees patients in orthopaedics one day a week.
“I have always been a believer that prevention has the largest impact on healthy living. I try to promote wellness through active lifestyles and building close relationships with my patients. In family medicine, we are in a unique position to impact the lives of our patients at each of life’s stages and I love building those relationships across multiple generations.”
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics (MCO)
Adam English, NP-C, is a board certified nurse practitioner who graduated from The College of St. Scholastic in 2015. Prior to this, English worked in the Orthopaedic Clinic for two years as Orthopedic Joint Coordinator. He has served CRMC in numerous capacities since 2005 including working in surgery and as a charge nurse on the Transitional Care Unit. His special interests include public speaking, research, and teaching. English relocated to Deerwood from Woodbury, Minn., in 2005 after working as a stereotactic medical technician in neurosurgery at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. Raised in Wisconsin, he is an avid Green Bay Packer and Wisconsin Badgers fan who rarely misses a game. In his spare time, he loves to ice fish, play softball and golf. Currently, he is working on completing a doctorate in nursing. He and his wife, Angie, have two children, Braylee and Jacob.
Riverwood Healthcare Center – Aitkin
Board certified as a Nurse Practitioner, Josh Jacobson practices for the Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. He sees patients for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, coordinating patient care with the MCO team of orthopaedic surgeons and specialists.
Through orthopaedics we are able to help individuals improve function and live healthy, productive lives. I want my patients to feel cared for as well as getting the treatment they need.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Matthew Fleming of Denver, Colo., joined the staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical as an Orthopaedic Physician Assistant in July 2015.
A graduate of the University of Charleston in West Virginia, Fleming holds a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in philosophy at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio.
Fleming has extensive clinical experience in orthopeadics as well as pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatric medicine, primary care, emergency medicine, general surgery, family medicine and as hospitalist. His work experience includes being a CRMC nursing assistant/registered, Hallett Cottages housing aide, and Francisican University of Steubenville Athletics Department student medical assistant. He has also held several volunteer positions and served on mission trips.
The physician assistant’s wife, Becca, is a Crosby native. The couple has a two-year-old son and are expecting a second son in October. Outside of work, Fleming enjoys spending time on the bike trails and out on the lakes with his family.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics (MCO)
Thomas Lewandowski has been working at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, Aitkin, and Baxter since November of 2011. A cum laudegraduate of Saint Scholastica in St. Paul, Minn., with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Organizational Development and Behavior. Thomas went on to receive a Biochemistry degree from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis and completed his Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Des Moines University; where he was the sole recipient of the Des Moines University Physician Assistant Professional Promise Scholarship as voted on by faculty. Thomas served as a Physician Assistant at Capital Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Clive, Iowa, where he coordinated the care of two sports teams and numerous universities and high school sports programs.
Please call 218-546-7462 or 888-420-2778 to schedule an appointment.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Physician Assistant Mitchell Mimbach of Rice joined the medical staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in January 2021 to practice with Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Jeffrey Klassen, M.D., who specializes in shoulder and elbow injuries and conditions. The physician assistant utilizes advanced techniques to assist in performing treatment for shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder instability surgery, rotator cuff repair/reconstruction, total and reverse total shoulder replacement, sports and trauma related elbow ligamentous and reconstructive surgery, elbow arthroscopy, management of the stiff elbow and total elbow arthroplasty. Mimbach previously worked for 13 years as a paramedic for Mayo Clinic’s Ambulance Service in St. Cloud, Little Falls and Litchfield. He also worked for 10 years as a tactical paramedic for the St. Cloud Police Department S.W.A.T. Team. Mimbach earned his Master of Physician Assistant studies degree at the University of North Dakota-Grand Forks. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from St. Cloud State University, an Associate of Arts degree from Central Lakes College in Brainerd and an Associate in Applied Science degree in Paramedicine from St. Cloud Technical and Community College. Outside of his practice he enjoys the outdoors snowmobiling, fishing, pheasant hunting, riding motorcycles, jet skiing, and spending warm summer weekends boating on the lake. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his boston terrier, Reggie.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Certified Physician Assistant Abby Dingmann of Lakeville joined the medical staff of CRMC in February 2021 to practice with Fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon Jeffrey Klassen, M.D., who specializes in shoulder and elbow injuries and conditions. As a physician assistant, she utilizes advanced techniques to assist in performing treatment for shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder instability surgery, rotator cuff repair/reconstruction, total and reverse total shoulder replacement, sports and trauma related elbow ligamentous and reconstructive surgery, elbow arthroscopy, management of the stiff elbow and total elbow arthroplasty. Dingmann’s experience includes completing rotations at numerous Minnesota hospital and clinics. She also worked as a Board-Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens for six years, Medical Scribe at Essential Health St. Mary’s Emergency Department for one year and as a Research Lab Assistant for three years, all in Duluth. Dingmann earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at The College of Saint Scholastica and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Hispanic Studies at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Swenson College of Science & Engineering. Outside of her practice, she enjoys staying physically active by running, cycling and hiking. She also enjoys tacos and traveling with her husband.
Appointment: 888-420-2778
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Physician Assistant Katelyn Sarlette joined the medical staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Orthopaedics Department in July 2020. A graduate of Aitkin High School, she earned a Physician Assistant Master’s degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from the University of Minnesota Morris. The physician assistant’s prior experience includes six years working as a paramedic and paramedic educator and three years as an Emergency Medical Technician. She has also served as a medical team member for the Haiti Mission of Hope, member of the FEMA Natural Disaster Response team for Hurricane Sandy rescue and relief and a 4 Luv of Dog and Quilts for Kids volunteer. Outside of her practice she enjoys woodworking and making furniture, quilting, long distance running, exploring national parks, culinary adventures, wine, and dogs.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Voted Minnesota’s Occupational Therapist of 2004, Rose Bankers graduated from the College of St. Catherine with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She has specialty certifications in hand therapy and lymphedema treatment and became a Graston practitioner in 2016. The therapist has additional expertise in functional capacity and ergonomic evaluations as well as job analysis. She enjoys educating patients as part of their rehabilitation process and designing clinic and home programs that help patients meet their functional goals. Outside of work, Bankers enjoys spending time with her husband and three children as well as practicing Taekwondo.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center – Crosby
Riverwood Healthcare Center – Aitkin
Matthew Musto, D.O., on August 1, 2022, will begin his post graduate advanced orthopaedic surgical training at the Minnesota Center for Orthopaedics located at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby and Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. He comes to MCO from University Hospitals Regional Medical Centers in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked as an Orthopaedic Surgeon the past five years.
Dr. Musto is the first surgeon to be accepted for the one-year Fellowship training program at MCO. He will gain experience in navigated anterior hip replacement, robotic total knee replacement, shoulder reconstruction, as well as revision and infection work. Dr. Musto will work with two MCO surgeons and upon completion of the fellowship will be ready to enter private practice. The surgeon will be prepared to take great care of patients and be successful in navigating the challenges presented by modern surgical practices, all while being able to blend emerging technologies into a time-honored, principle-based practice. He will also have research opportunities and use registry data.
The surgeon earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree with honors at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He also holds a Master’s degree in Medical Science and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida in Tampa. He has participated in numerous research projects and presented several evidenced-based lectures. Dr. Musto also served as a volunteer resident physician at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center in Ohio; provided medical coverage at Kenston High School Athletics in Chagrin, Ohio; and participated in a medical mission trip to the Dominican Republic where he helped set up clinics and treated over 100 patients daily.
The Orthopaedic Fellowship at MCO began in 2022. One trainee will complete the program annually.