September 4, 2024 - TCO
TCO Welcomes New Group of Physicians
Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO) has added five outstanding new physicians to the practice. Each of them brings something special to the TCO team, and we’re excited to have them on board as we continue to raise the bar in patient care.
Please join us in welcoming this talented group.
Nishant Dwivedi, MD
Dr. Dwivedi is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical and non-surgical care of hand and upper extremity conditions. His practice is focused on the treatment of arthritis, fractures, ligament and tendon injuries, Dupuytren’s contracture, joint replacement, microsurgery, and minimally invasive techniques like arthroscopy. Dr. Dwivedi also has a special interest in managing peripheral nerve compressive neuropathies, including carpal and cubital tunnel syndromes, and lower extremity nerve compression.
Dr. Dwivedi will begin his practice on September 30th at TCO Blaine, Brooklyn Park, and Coon Rapids. Learn more.
Kyle B. Flikkema, DO
Dr. Flikkema is a sports medicine fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the knee and shoulder, total joint replacement of the knee, shoulder, and hip, and fracture care. His special interests of the shoulder include primary and revision rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, and shoulder replacements. His special interests of the knee include primary and revision ACL reconstruction, meniscus and cartilage preservation and repair, and patellofemoral instability.
Dr. Flikkema will begin his practice on September 16th at TCO Blaine, Brooklyn Park, and Coon Rapids. Learn more.
Erik M. Fritz, MD
Dr. Fritz is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity conditions. He offers both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Dr. Fritz performs joint replacements for the wrist, shoulder, hip, and knee. He also provides comprehensive care for orthopedic trauma, fractures, and general musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes treating carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contracture, tennis elbow, rotator cuff tears, and arthritis.
Dr. Fritz will begin his practice on October 1st at TCO Eden Prairie and Edina – Crosstown. Learn more.
Adam M. Green, DO
Dr. Green is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon committed to restoring mobility and improving quality of life through advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments of all conditions affecting the spine. He specializes in disorders of the neck and back, including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, sacroiliac joint disorders, spinal cord compression, and spinal deformity.
Dr. Green will begin his practice on September 3rd at TCO Blaine, Brooklyn Park, and Coon Rapids. Learn more.
Christopher M. LaPrade, MD
Dr. LaPrade is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with a focus on sports medicine injuries of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. In addition, he specializes in joint replacement of the shoulder and knee, as well as trauma care, including operative and nonoperative care of common fractures. His special interests include shoulder and knee arthroscopy, anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, cartilage preservation of the knee, ACL injuries, posterolateral corner injuries, multiligamentous knee injuries, and pediatric knee injuries.
Dr. LaPrade will begin his practice on September 9th at TCO Eagan – Viking Lakes and Eden Prairie. Learn more.
We look forward to the positive impact this group will make on our patients, community, and TCO team.
To book appointments with these physicians, schedule online or call 952-456-7777. No referral needed.