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Dr. Paul Thompson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Paul Thompson, MD
4.6 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Paul Thompson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brainerd, MN.
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Dr. Paul Thompson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 61
Brainerd, MN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Paul Thompson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brainerd, MN.
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Dr. Thompson graduated from University of ND in 1996 and completed a residency at Grand Rapids Ortho.Dr. Paul Thompson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Brainerd, MN and has 28 years experience. Dr. Thompson currently practices at Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Orthopedics Clinic and are affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. Dr. Thompson has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hip among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Thompson received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Thompson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Essentia Health St. Joseph's Orthopedics Clinic
    2014 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 264-4106
  2. 2 Essentia Health St. Joseph's Staples Clinic
    301 2nd Ave NW, Staples, MN 56479
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Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Broken Arm
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Broken Arm
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Broken Arm
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Hammer Toe
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Radiculopathy
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Trigger Finger
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Avascular Necrosis
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bunionette
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Osteophyte
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Replacement
Bunion Surgery
Bunionette Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Epidural Block
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Dislocation Treatment
Foot Dislocation Treatment Open
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Plantar Fascia Release
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wrist Replacement

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4.6
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Paul Thompson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Brainerd, MN and has over 27 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of ND in 1996. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery.
Biography
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of ND
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Grand Rapids Ortho
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Paul Thompson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thompson's profile.

Dr. Thompson frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis of Hip. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Paul Thompson, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Paul Thompson, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Thompson has over 28 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

    523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN

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