Our Specialists

Meet Our Team

Our clinic is uniquely staffed with specialists for every bone and joint in the body. Search by specialty, name, or title to find who you’re looking for, or browse our full staff listing below. You can also request an appointment online.

Orthopedic Specialists:

Ashley Botterill MD
Ashley Botterill, M.D., C.C.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Botterill specializes in non-operative general orthopedic care. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, completed her Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of North Carolina, and a Fellowship in Interventional Spine and Sports at the Orthopedic Clinic Association in Phoenix. Dr. Botterill joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in January 2019.

Specialty(s):
Spine & Neck
Jonathan G. Erickson, M.D.
Jonathan G. Erickson, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Erickson received his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute in Van Nuys, CA. He joined our team in 2022. Doctor of Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, Wisconsin […]

Specialty(s):
Sports Medicine
Siegfried Feierabend, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Siegfried (Sig), Feierabend M.D. received his masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND in 2007 and received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND in 2011. He completed residency at Wayne State University in Michigan in 2016. Since then he has been providing orthopedic treatment […]

Specialty(s):
General Orthopedics
Eric W. Green, M.D.
Eric W. Green, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Green completed his residency at Michigan State University in Kalamazoo. He has a practice in general orthopedics with specialty interest in Sports Medicine and Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder. Dr. Green joined the clinic in 1991 and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is the only surgeon outside of the Twin Cities offering his patients ConforMIS custom knee implants.

Lindsey R. Hjelm, D.P.M.
Lindsey R. Hjelm, D.P.M.
Podiatrist

Dr. Hjelm received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Des Moines University. She joined the practice in 2022 and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.   Doctor of Medicine Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA Board Certified  American Board Podiatric Medicine American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons – […]

Specialty(s):
Foot & Ankle
Chad A. Holien, M.D.
Chad A. Holien, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Holien received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD and received his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Holien joined our clinic in the summer of 2002 and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Holien is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Matthew R. Hwang, M.D.
Matthew R. Hwang, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Hwang joined our clinic in the summer of 2002 and is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. Dr. Hwang has specialized training in the evaluation and arthroscopic treatment of knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle disorders. He has a special interest in total shoulder and reverse shoulder replacement surgeries.

Madelyn Lauer, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Lauer specializes in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. She completed her Hand Surgery Fellowship in July of 2021 at the University of Iowa, and will be joining St. Cloud Orthopedics in the fall of 2021. Doctor of Medicine University of Minnesota School of Medicine Minneapolis, Minnesota Board Eligible American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inc. […]

Specialty(s):
Hand & Wrist
Stephen A. Mariash, D.P.M.
Stephen A. Mariash, D.P.M.
Podiatrist

Dr. Mariash received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency in surgical reconstruction of the foot and ankle in 1991. He joined the practice in 1998 and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Kevin M. McCann, D.P.M.
Kevin M. McCann, D.P.M.
Podiatrist

Dr. McCann received his doctor of podiatric medicine from Des Moines University and completed his residency at the Franciscan Foot and Ankle Institute in Federal Way, WA. He joined our clinic in 2012 and he is a member of the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Trevor McIver
Trevor C. McIver, M.D., M.S.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. McIver, who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, received his undergraduate degree from the University of California Riverside. He then attended Georgetown University where he received his master’s and medical degrees. He has completed sponsored and non-sponsored research on various spine-related orthopedic treatment techniques. Dr. McIver joined our Spine Center staff in 2015.

Specialty(s):
Spine & Neck
Paul J. Meirick, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

As a non-operative sports medicine physician, Dr. Meirick treats patients without the use of surgery. He specializes in caring for patients with acute sports or activity-related injuries (sprains, strains, and fractures) as well as chronic medical conditions (joint pain and arthritis). He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2019.

Specialty(s):
Sports Medicine
Andrew A. Mulder, M.D.
Andrew A. Mulder, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Mulder is a board-certified hip and knee surgeon specializing in primary and complex revision hip and knee replacement surgery. Understanding that each patient is unique, Dr. Mulder uses a personalized approach to hip and knee replacement surgery utilizing minimally-invasive muscle-sparing techniques, computer navigation, and robotic assistance when appropriate. He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2013.

Michael A. Murphy, M.D.
Michael A. Murphy, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Murphy has clinical expertise in arthroscopic knee, shoulder, and hip surgery, and has a special interest in knee and shoulder replacement. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Joseph P. Nessler, M.D.
Joseph P. Nessler, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Nessler received his orthopedic training at the Rochester Mayo Clinic. He has a specialty practice in muscle-sparing hip and knee joint replacement as well as revisions. Dr. Nessler joined St Cloud Orthopedics in 1991, and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Dr. Nessler is a consultant for Stryker Orthopedics, a worldwide leader in orthopedic implants.

Christopher Reynolds, DO
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Reynolds received his medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. After orthopedic residency, he completed a fellowship in Spine Surgery at the renowned New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Reynolds has advanced training in microdiscectomy, decompression, fusion, motion-preservation, revision spine surgery, and complex spine reconstruction. He treats a wide […]

Specialty(s):
Spine & Neck
Kim S. Schaap, M.D.
Kim S. Schaap, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Schaap received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. After a residency with the University of Minnesota’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, she joined our clinic in 1999. Dr. Schaap has a special interest in sports medicine, including arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures, as well as minimally invasive joint replacements. She is also experienced in robotically assisted joint replacement.

Joel C. Shobe, M.D.
Joel C. Shobe, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Shobe received his training at Northwestern University Medical School, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Kansas University Medical Center, and Buffalo General Hospital. He joined our group in 1997. He practices general orthopedics and specializes in cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal surgery for adult and pediatric patients.

Specialty(s):
Spine & Neck
Kristen M. Sigurdson
Kristen M. Sigurdson, D.P.M.
Podiatrist

Dr. Sigurdson received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. She joined the practice in 2009 and is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

Specialty(s):
Foot & Ankle
Andrew W. Staiger, M.D.
Andrew W. Staiger, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Staiger specializes in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and also holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopedic Hand Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He completed his fellowship in Hand Surgery in 2000 at the University of Minnesota, at which time he joined St. Cloud Orthopedics.

Specialty(s):
Hand & Wrist
Mark J. Thibault, M.D.
Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Mark Thibault is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His areas of focus with many years of experience have included non-operative treatment of back and neck pain, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular rehabilitation and electrodiagnosis.

Specialty(s):
Spine & Neck

Physician Extenders:

Wendy Arnold
Wendy Arnold, ST

Wendy graduated with a Surgical Technician Degree from St. Cloud Technical College. She joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 1997 and works primarily with Dr. Widstrom.

Specialty(s):
Hand & Wrist
Hans Backlund, PA-C

Hans received his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.  He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in July of 2018 and he works closely with Dr. Mulder.

Larry Claassen
Larry Claassen, Orthopedic Tech

Larry is certified as an Orthopedic Technologist by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists. He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 1995 and works closely with Dr. Schaap.

Joseph Fortier, PA-C

Joe received his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree from the University of Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky. He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in August of 2018 and works with all of our physicians.

Adam Frear
Adam Frear, PA-C

Adam received his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Prior to that, he graduated from Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, PA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Physician Assistant Studies. Adam works closely with Dr. McIver.

Specialty(s):
Spine & Neck
Carly Gerding, PA-C

Carly received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in June of 2021 and works with all our physicians.

Erik Hanson
Erik Hanson, PA-C, MPAS

Erik attended PA school at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City, IA, from 2004-2006 where he received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree. Erik joined our staff at St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2006 and works primarily with Dr. Nessler.

Bayley Holloway, PA-C
Bayley Holloway, PA-C

Bayley received her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in March of 2023 and works primarily with Dr. Feierabend.

Specialty(s):
General Orthopedics

Physical Therapy Staff:

Chad Ritter, MPT, AT-C
Physical Therapy Staff

Chad Ritter is the Director/Supervisor of our Orthopedic Sports Center and Occupational Therapy. Chad is a graduate from the University of Minnesota in 2003 with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. He also earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Athletic Training from St. Cloud State University in 2008. Chad has been with the Orthopedic Sports Center since 2003.

Cecelia Barnes, MS, ATC
Physical Therapy Staff

Cecelia graduated from the College of Saint Scholastica in 2021 with a Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training. She joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in June of 2021.

Natalie Barron, DPT
Physical Therapy Staff

Natalie graduated from St. Catherine University in May of 2020 with her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. She has been employed in the Physical Therapy Department at St. Cloud Orthopedics since 2021.

Ross Blomme, MS, ATC
Physical Therapy Staff

Ross is a graduate of Minnesota State Mankato with a B.S. in Athletic Training. He also has an M.S. in Exercise and Sports Medicine from Western Michigan University. He has been with the Orthopedic Sports Center since 2011.

Amy Burgess
Amy Burgess, ATC
Physical Therapy Staff

Amy graduated from West Virginia University in 2014 with a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training after receiving her Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2011. She joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in mid-2017.

Ong Christle
Ong Christle, PTA
Physical Therapy Staff

Ong is a graduate of Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, MN with her Physical Therapist Assistant degree and an alumni of St Cloud State University. She has been with the Orthopedic Sports Center since 2015.

Julie Deyak, ATC, MS
Physical Therapy Staff

Julie is a graduate of St. Cloud State University where she received both her undergraduate and master’s degree in Exercise Science. She returned to the Orthopedic Sports Center in 2019.

Dalton Frink DPT
Dalton Frink, DPT
Physical Therapy Staff

Dalton graduated from the University of North Dakota in May of 2023 with his Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy. He has been employed in the Physical Therapy Department at St. Cloud Orthopedics since 2023.

Occupational Therapy Staff:

Jared Gabrelcik, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Staff

Jared graduated from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota with a Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy. He has been employed in the Occupational Therapy Department at St. Cloud Orthopedics since 2021.

Peter Krump, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapy Staff

Peter is a graduate of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, with a degree in Occupational Therapy. He is also a Certified Hand Therapist through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, Inc. Peter has been employed in the Occupational Therapy Department at St. Cloud Orthopedics since 2008.

Elizabeth Locnikar, OTR, ATC, CHT
Occupational Therapy Staff

Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND with a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor Degree in Athletic Training. She has been with St. Cloud Orthopedics since 2008.

Izaak Schafer, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational Therapy Staff

Izaak is a graduate of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, where he earned his Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Dakota. Izaak has been employed in the Occupational Therapy Department at St. Cloud Orthopedics since 2016.