Allina Health Orthopedics
Sports Medicine • Saint Paul, MN
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Allina Health Orthopedics – St. Paul is an orthopedic clinic in Saint Paul, Minnesota, offering sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, and joint replacement services. Located at 310 Smith Avenue in the Ritchie Medical Plaza, the clinic provides care for joint pain and injuries, with a dedicated joint replacement surgery center on-site. The clinic is staffed by orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists who treat patients ranging from professional athletes to those with general joint concerns.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Yelp (Summit Orthopedics - closed): 3.4 (10 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Daniel Hoeffel): 4.1 out of 5 stars (31 reviews)
- Allina Health providers (Dr. Mark A Heller): 5.0 out of 5 (146 reviews)
- Allina Health providers (Dr. Anthony W Anderson): 4.9 out of 5 (108 reviews)
- Allina Health providers (Dr. Patrick H Smock): 4.9 out of 5 (132 reviews)
- Allina Health providers (Dr. Jonathan R Herseth): 4.9 out of 5 (130 reviews)
Patients praise
- Doctors are described as skilled/technical surgeons
- Good communication: explains conditions/treatments clearly and answers questions
- Friendly, kind demeanor and taking time with patients
- Positive surgical outcomes and recovery (e.g., joint replacements)
- Help with scheduling/access to care (squeezed in / appointments on short notice)
Common complaints
- At least one orthopedic clinic location is reported as closed (Summit Orthopedics on Yelp), which is a service disruption rather than a provider-care complaint
"“They ordered diagnostic testing, squeezed me into the schedule and then planned my surgery expeditiously.”"
- Patient Reviews | Dr Jack Bert (woodburyboneandjoint.com)"“Dr. Hoeffel patiently advised me that I would know when it was time for me to schedule the replacement… an outstanding technical surgeon… also an excellent communicator/educator.”"
- Dr. Daniel Hoeffel, MD - Healthgrades"“very upbeat and positive always makes you the time to answer any questions you have making sure understand before you leave.”"
- Dr. Mark A Heller, MD - providers.allinahealth.orgSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kerry L Guntli, PA - Edina, MN - Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery - May 29, 2026
- Nicholas J Dougherty, LAc - Saint Paul, MN - Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, Orthopedic Acupuncture - Apr 26, 2026
- MISHA Treatment | Dr. Stefan Turkula - Jun 12, 2026
- Twin Cities Orthopedics adds surgeon - Becker’s Spine Review - Oct 8, 2025
- Carole S. Vetter, MD | Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin - Dec 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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