Deb Bohn, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Deb Bohn

Contact Info

bohndoc@umn.edu

Office Phone 952-831-8742

Office Address:
TRIA Orthopedic Center
8100 Northland Drive
Bloomington, MN 55431

Mailing Address:
TRIA Orthopedic Center
8100 Northland Drive
Bloomington, MN 55431

Administrative Assistant Name
Amber Prahl

Administrative Phone
612-273-1290

Administrative Email
aprahl@umn.edu

Administrative Fax Number
612-273-7959

Additional Locations

  • TRIA Orthopedic Center
  • Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare 

Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery


Orthopedic Surgeon


Medical School, University of Minnesota Medical School, MN

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Fellowship, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Summary

Dr. Bohn primarily practices at TRIA Orthopedic Center. She specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery and has a special interest in fractures and pediatric upper extremity conditions.

Expertise

  • Hand and Upper Extremity 
  • Pediatric Orthopedics

Awards & Recognition

  • Minnesota Monthly "Top Doctor:" 2018

Professional Associations

  • Member of the AAOS 2017 Anatomy/Imaging SAE Committee: 2015-2021 appointment
  • TRIA Orthopedic Center Research and Education Board Member: 2008-Present
  • Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society at Large Board Member: 2017-Present
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: 2007-Present
  • Pediatric Hand Study Group: 2005-Present
  • American Medical Association: 2014-Present
  • Minnesota Medical Association: 2014-Present
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand Membership: 2016-Present
  • Pediatric Hand Study Group: 2005-Present

Research

Publications

  • Marek D, Fitoussi F, Bohn D, Van Heest A. Surgical Release of the Pediatric Trigger Thumb. J Hand Surg 2011;36A:647–652.
  • Van Heest A, Lin T, Bohn D. Treatment of Blocked Elbow Flexion in Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis with Radial Head Excision: A Case Series. J Pediatr Ortho 33(5):540-543, July/August 2013
  • Cagle PJ, Reams M, Agel J, Bohn D. An Outcomes Protocol for Carpal Tunnel Release: A Comparison of Outcomes in Patients With and Without Medical Comorbidities. J Hand Surg 2014;39A:2175-2180

Teaching

Teaching Areas

  • Clinical Educator, Health Partners Minnesota Hand Fellowship: 2006-Present
  • Clinical Educator, University of Minnesota Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program: 2010-Present

Clinical

Clinical Interests

Hand and Upper Extremity

Hospital Privileges

TRIA Orthopedic Center Bloomington; Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital; Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare; University of Minnesota Children's Hospital; Minneapolis and St. Paul Children's Hospitals; St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Community Engagement

  • Nature Valley Grand Prix bike races, Medical staff volunteer: 2007-2014
  • USA Pond Hockey Championships, Medical staff volunteer: 2011, 2014, 2015
  • Physician volunteer for Free HS Sports Qualifying Physicals at TRIA: 2008-Present
  • Medical Mission to Managua, Nicaragua at Hospital Fernando Velez Paiz providing pediatric UE Surgical care to Nicaraguan children: April, 2013
  • Medical Mission to Quito, Ecuador at Hospital de los Valles providing UE surgical care to Ecuadorian residents: February, 2015 and April 2016