Ryan R. Karlstad, MD

Twin Cities Orthopedics is committed to providing world-class service to everyone we encounter. Our independent orthopedic specialists deliver individualized care informed by active research and outcomes data. TCO prides itself on being an innovative, nimble organization that can adapt quickly to an ever-changing healthcare environment. Our dedicated teams of physicians, specialty providers and care coordinators serve our patients in clinic locations, walk-in Orthopedic Urgent Care locations, and numerous other therapy and specialty care settings across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Regardless of the location, TCO delivers an exceptional patient experience, backed by decades of trusted orthopedic care.

Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center, situated in Minneapolis, MN, provides a comprehensive outpatient surgical experience for patients. Located conveniently near Highways 10 and 65, the facility, established in June 2018, boasts 4 state-of-the-art surgery suites capable of accommodating a wide range of same-day orthopedic procedures. Moreover, the center offers a unique arrangement with three dedicated care suites for patients enrolled in the EXCEL Total Joint program by Twin Cities Orthopedics. As part of their commitment to patient care, Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center ensures the comfort of patients' families with amenities such as complimentary parking and high-speed Internet access. Committed to excellence, the center is Medicare certified and accepts various insurance plans. With a mission to lead in orthopedic surgery by incorporating advanced technology and providing exceptional care, Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center aims to enhance musculoskeletal surgical outcomes through a values-driven approach focused on quality, teamwork, and compassion. Generated from the website content

Andrew M. Schmiesing, MD, is a board eligible, sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. He completed his medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical School and his residency at the University of Minnesota. He then completed a sports medicine fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Orange County, California. Here, he gained further experience in the management of sports injuries as well as a more extensive training in arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder, including ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, arthroscopic and open management of shoulder instability as well as other procedures.