Awards & Recognitions

2025 Rising Star Recognition - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Caitlin Chambers, MD             Mahad Hassan, MD            David Supik, DO

Nathan Hendrickson, MD       Jacob Kastner, DO 

Chris Martin, MD                       Allison Rao, MD 


2024 Top Doctor Recognition - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Sarah Anderson, MD.                 Joel Boyd, MD                    Alicia Harrison, MD              

Liza Arendt, MD.                         Edward Cheng, MD           Dave Jewison, MD                  

Heather Bergerson, MD            Denis Clohisy, MD             Paul Lafferty, MD                  

Deb Bohn, MD                              Peter Cole, MD                   Patrick Morgan, MD              

Brad Nelson, MD                      Marc Swiontkowski, MD     Ann Van Heest, MD

Christina Ward, MD   

Other Awards & Recognitions 

Alicia Harrison, MD
Named as a M Physicians Clinical Excellence Honoree (April 2025) 

Alex Vasconcellos, MD
Elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha University of Minnesota Chapter for displaying excellent physicianship including
professionalism, leadership, & research. (April 2025) 

Jon Harley
Sports Medicine Research Fellow Jon Harley placed first in the 10k Goldy’s Run race out of 877 contenders. (April 2025) 

Rob Prior, DO
Research project was selected as a Top 12 poster for a podium presentation at the AO Spine North America Annual
Fellows Forum in Banff. (March 2025) 

Chenthuran Deivaraju, MD
Named AAOS Member of the Month (November 2024) 

Renita Weeks, APRN
Recipient of a DAISY Award (May 2025)

Remembering Ramon Gustilo, MD
1930-2024

Dr. Ramon Gustilo, an extraordinary figure in the field of orthopedics, peacefully passed away at his home in Minneapolis on December 19, 2024. 

Born & raised in the Philippines, Dr. Gustilo came to Minnesota for his orthopedic surgery residency. Over the years, he became a cornerstone of our department, inspiring countless residents and faculty through mentorship, education, and contributions to the field. 

His impact is profound. We are deeply grateful for Dr. Gustilo’s unparalleled leadership and legacy, which will continue to guide us for generations.

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