OsteoarthritisofFoot near Sandstone, MN

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Payne, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Minneapolis, MN. He is 49 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Jeffrey Payne, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic-Rochester.

Care Philosophy: As a Family Physician, I aim to promote health to every patient in her entire life-context: spiritual, emotional, physical and social.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Biography: Dr. Vishnuteja Devalla, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Duluth, MN. He is 37 years old. Dr. Vishnuteja Devalla, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health.

Care Philosophy: As an orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in sports medicine, I provide complete care of shoulder, hip and knee conditions. Over the past 20 years, I have cared for athletes at all levels high school, collegiate and professional. I have also spent many hours on the sidelines providing medical coverage. My favorite conditions to treat are hip arthritis using a minimally invasive direct anterior approach to hip replacement, ACL and meniscus injuries, arthritis of the knee and rotator cuff tears. My goal is to eliminate pain and restore function to allow my patients to live their lives to the fullest.

Care Philosophy: As a sports medicine physician, I enjoy caring for musculoskeletal issues in patients of all ages, body shapes, and sizes. I am committed to the principles of Health at Every Size providing weight neutral and inclusive care. As an experienced pediatrician in our community, I have a special interest in the young athlete and strive to support health and physical fitness at an early age. My goal is to keep my patients active and healthy throughout their lives. Clinical interests include medical management of osteoarthritis, acute and overuse injuries, growth plate fractures and female athletes.

Biography: Dr. Gregory Defor, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Hinckley, MN. He is 59 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Gregory Defor, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health-Fargo and Essentia Health.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Care Philosophy: As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

Biography: Dr. Therese Durkin, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Duluth, MN. She is 61 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Therese Durkin, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health-Virginia, Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health.