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Dr. Paul Thompson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Paul Thompson, MD
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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 62
Brainerd, MN
Accepting new patients
30 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 30 years experience. Dr. Thompson currently practices at Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Orthopedics Clinic and is 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 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Thompson's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thompson is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Experience and Background Check

Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Hip Tendinitis
Bursitis of Hip
Ganglion Cyst
Bursitis
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Osteoarthritis
Broken Arm
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Somatic Nerve Block
Ankle Fracture
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Peripheral Nerve Block
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Steroid Injection
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Back Pain
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Spinal Stenosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Miner's Knee
Degenerative Disc Disease
Spondylolisthesis
Hip Sprain
Arthrocentesis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Meniscus Tear
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Knee Ligament Tears
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Internal Derangement of Knee
Neuroplasty
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Difficulty With Walking
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Spondylitis
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Gait Abnormality
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Knee Arthroscopy
Carpal Tunnel Release
Knee Replacement
Meniscectomy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Finger
Fibular Fracture
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Trigger Finger Release
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Herniated Disc
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
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bunionette
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
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 Infection
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Pointer
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Osteophyte
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)
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Marfan Syndrome
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteomyelitis Non-Chronic
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
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Scleroderma
Scoliosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Deformities
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
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 Fusion
Ankle Replacement
Bunion Surgery
Bunionette Surgery
Bursal Drainage
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Epidural Block
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Radius or Ulna
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
Foot Ligament Tendon Repair
Hammer Toe Repair
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Partial Knee Replacement
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Patellar and Quadriceps Tendon Repairs
Plantar Fascia Release
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Synovial Biopsy
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement

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3.3
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Jan 09, 2025
Terrible, extremely condescending, absurdly arrogant.
— Jan 09, 2025
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Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Paul Thompson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Brainerd, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Nd in 1996. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • University of ND
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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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 30 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

    523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, MN

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