David H. Strothman, MD
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Spine surgery
Professional interests:
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Cervical spine disorders
- Thoracic spine disorders
- Lumbar spine disorders
- Adult scoliosis
Dr. Strothman is interested in minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Credentials
- MD
Specialties
- Orthopedic surgery
- Spine surgery
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
- North American Spine Society
- Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Current licenses and certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Years of experience
- 15
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- New Ulm Medical Center
- United Hospital
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