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Orthopedic Surgery, Board Certified Area of Focus in Total Joint Replacement of the Hip, Knee & Shoulder Area of Focus in Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Foot & Ankle Care
Hand & Wrist Care
Hip Care
Knee Care
Shoulder & Elbow Care
Sports Medicine
Over the past 30 years, Dr. Szalapski has always done what’s best for the patient. He is focused on explaining the benefits and risks to each patient and enjoys educating them to avoid surgery which may be unnecessary or unsuccessful. He works directly with the patient to customize an approach that is best suited for the patient and specific to their individual goals. He studied at the University of Minnesota, graduating with Honors and continued his orthopedic training at Harvard University.
When away from the clinic, Dr. Szalapski enjoys slalom water skiing, cycling, spending time with his family on the lake, taking photos of wildlife, and playing the guitar.
Ankle Care, Fracture Care Only
Foot Care, Fracture Care Only
Elbow Care
Fracture Care
Hand Care
Hip Care, including Hip Joint Replacement and Anterior Approach Hip Replacement and Total Hip Replacement
Knee Care, including Knee Joint Replacement
Shoulder Care, including Shoulder Joint Replacement, Shoulder Joint Revision and Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Sports Medicine
Wrist Care
Injections, including non-surgical care for arthritic joints
Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Residency
Harvard Medical School
Medical Degree
University of Minnesota Medical School
Crosstown Surgery Center
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Mayo Clinic Health System – New Prague
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Board Member, Fairview Southwest Care Systems (2002 – Present)
Chair, Fairview Southdale Hospital Credentials Committee (2005 – Present)
Chair, Fairview Southdale Hospital Quality Committee (2003 – 2004)
Chief of Orthopedics, Fairview Southdale Hospital (2001 – 2003)
Chief of Orthopedics, Methodist Hospital (1999 – 2001)
Chief-Elect, Methodist Hospital Orthopedics (1997 – 1999)
Chief of Staff-Elect, Fairview Southdale Hospital (2003 – 2004)
Chief of Staff, Fairview Southdale Hospital (2004 – 2005)
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Student Honor Society (1983)
Top Doctor: Voted a top orthopedic surgeon by his peers in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine (2006, 2008, 2009)
Team Coverage: Sports Medicine training with Dr. Bertram Zarins and Dr. Arthur Boland, team physicians for New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, and Harvard University Sports
Tracy Chisholm, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Jessica G.
Care Coordinator