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Aaron P. Bloom, DO, MSc

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Anesthesiology & Interventional Pain Medicine, Board Certified Pain Medicine Fellowship Area of Focus in Neuromodulation & Nerve Ablation

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952-456-7000
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Areas of Focus

Foot & Ankle Care
Hip Care
Knee Care
Spine & Neck Care

Practice Overview

Dr. Aaron Bloom specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain disorders of the spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. He always takes a multi-modal treatment approach that is customized to address the specific painful syndrome involved. Such treatments may include: fluoroscopically-guided spine injections, ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks and joint injections (steroid or viscosupplementation), botox injections for dystonia, and nerve ablation (for spine, hip or shoulder pain), peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation. Dr. Bloom works closely with our surgeons, PT, OT and personal trainers to comprehensively optimize the likelihood of breaking his patients’ pain cycle.

Dr. Bloom takes a special interest in translational medical research and developing novel, non-opioid pain-relieving medications for the treatment of chronic pain disorders.

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Clinical Interest

Hip care, including joint injection of steroids, fascia iliaca blocks, PNS implantation, hip articulating branch ablation, and greater trochanteric bursa injection

Knee care, including joint injection with steroid or viscosupplementation, genicular nerve blockade, and ablation

Shoulder care, including joint injections with steroid, nerve blockade, and ablation

Foot care, including non-invasive and injections for plantar fasciitis, peripheral nerve blocks, and neuromodulation

Spine and neck care, including fluoroscopically-guided spine injections, radiofrequency ablation, and ultrasound-guided botox injections for cervical dystonia associated with thoracic outlet syndrome

CRPS care, including sympathetic plexus blockade

Education

Certification
Board Certified in Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, American Board of Anesthesiology

Fellowship
Pain Medicine Fellowship, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO

Residency
Anesthesiology Residency, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Medical Degree
University of New England, Biddeford, ME

Masters Degree
Masters of Science in Medical Pharmacology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

Hospital & Surgery Center Affiliations

Crosstown Surgery Center
Minnesota Valley Surgery Center
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) (2017 – Present)
North American Spine Society (NASS) (2020 – Present)
Spine Intervention Society (SIS) pending (2020 – Present)

Achievements & Awards

Resident of the Year, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (2020)
VanDerburgh Scholarship, University of New England, Biddeford, ME (2014)
UNECOM Alumni Association Scholarship, University of New England, Biddeford, ME (2014)
John J. Russell Scholarship, University of New England, Biddeford, ME (2013)
Graduate Research Assistant of the Year, University of Arizona Tucson, AZ (2012)
Graduate Fellowship, University of Arizona Tucson, AZ (2011)
Campus Life Award, Ithaca College Ithaca, NY (2008)
National Art Honor Society, Blake School Minneapolis, MN (2004)

Appointments

Chief Resident, Anesthesiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (2019 – 2020)
Student Body President, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY (2007 – 2008)

Patient Testimonials

March 25, 2024

Elaine

Approximately 90-95% of knee replacements are successful in that they relieve knee pain. I was in the 5-10% that experienced pain that was worse than it had been pre-surgery. Every time I sat down or got up from a chair or toilet it hurt. Every step up or step down on a staircase hurt. For two years after surgery I was in pain. Then I was referred to Dr. Bloom. He performed a genicular nerve ablation on my knee. It was like a switch had been flipped. I got up and there was NO pain. It has now been a couple of years since the ablation and the nerves have grown back somewhat but the pain is nowhere near the level it was pre-ablation. I am both incredibly grateful to Dr. Bloom and dismayed that my original surgeon (not a TCO surgeon) did not refer me to someone who does this type of procedure, despite my repeated visits complaining of pain. Thank you!

Jill R.

Dr. Bloom is the “real deal!” He listens, he validates, he teaches and a long-term plan is developed by the time you leave his office. His kindness and understanding surrounds his patients and you immediately believe he won’t give up on you.

Carole

Thank you to Dr. Bloom for listening to me and respecting me as a seasoned healthcare provider and patient. I have practiced anesthesia for nearly 40 years and am extremely impressed with all that he brings to the table as a pain management and anesthesia specialist. My diagnosis of CRPS with my comorbidities is challenging and he knew how to create the perfect “pain block” to get me literally back on my feet. His intervention, referral to PT and other care recommendations were the answer. He stands out as preeminent in so many ways! TCO has the best there is in the business in you!

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