If you need a specialist, chances are you and your family medicine physician can find just what you need in one of the 15 different specialties available to patients in the United Specialty Center.
More than 30 board-certified specialists serve patients at the United Specialty Center in the following specialties.
Staff
We are proud of the medical staff that works at the Apple Valley Medical Center.
Specialties
Ankle and Foot
Silverman Ankle and Foot
Whether patients have twisted their ankles or suffer from bunions, plantar fasciitis or hammer toes, Dr. Silverman can assist them with care of ankles and feet. An orthopedic surgeon, he also can provide repair and replacement of tendons, cartilage and joints; therapy and treatment for bowed legs; and stabilization of the ankle and leg.
Cardiology
United Heart & Vascular Clinic
United Heart & Vascular Clinic provides specialized care in virtually all aspects of cardiology, including the subspecialties of electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, noninvasive diagnostics and research. Cardiologists treat patients experiencing chest pain, arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, diabetes and hypertension. Tests available through the United Specialty Center, Apple Valley, include echocardiograms and Holter Monitors. Other tests available are offered at our St. Paul office including carotid ultrasounds, event monitors, stress testing and nuclear imaging.
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, Ltd.
Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, Ltd. is the largest practice of certified colon and rectal surgeons in the world, integrating private practice with world renown teaching and research. Its physicians diagnose and treat common conditions such as polyps and diverticulosis, as well as not-so-common conditions, including colorectal cancer and pilonidal cysts. Through the United Specialty Center, patients also have access to routine tests, such as colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
Ear, Nose and Throat
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialty Care of Minnesota
Ear, Nose & Throat Specialty Care offers a wide range of otolaryngology and audiology services for adults and children. Otolaryngology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the ear, nose, throat and certain parts of the head and neck. This treatment may be either medical or surgical. Audiology addresses hearing loss and balance problems.
General Surgery
Allina Health
The options available to surgical patients continue to evolve. Allina Health provides surgeons for general surgery and for outpatient procedures. More and more surgeries are being performed through minimally invasive procedures. Allina Health surgeons also have access to the daVinci Surgical System at United Hospital.
Nephrology
Associated Nephrology Consultants
Associated Nephrology Consultants provides comprehensive prevention and management of all types of kidney disease.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Metropolitan Obstetrics and Gynecology
Prenatal care and childbirth represent just some of the many services provided by the physicians at Metropolitan Obstetrics and Gynecology. From preventive care to prenatal care, pelvic pain, incontinence, osteoporosis and cancer treatment, detection of sexually transmitted diseases, Pap test screening and family planning, physicians here treat women of all ages.
Ophthalmology
Foley Eye Clinic
Foley Eye Clinic staff provide friendly, professional eye care, including eyeglasses and contact lens prescriptions, diagnosis and treatment of dry eyes and eye infections, eye exams for patients with diabetes, cataract extraction, glaucoma management and surgery, as well as treatment of corneal, macular and retinal problems.
The Retina Center
The Retina Center, established in 1985, specializes in the retina and vitreous of the eye and diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and retinal detachment.
Orthopedics
Summit Orthopedics
Summit Orthopedics physicians provide care to patients with bone, tendon, ligament, muscle and joint conditions. The collective goal at Summit Orthopedics is to empower patients to make educated and informed choices regarding their medical care. Through a team approach, access is enhanced and educational opportunities are increased.
Orthopedics – Spine
Midwest Spine and Brain Institute
Midwest Spine and Brain Institute is an independent medical clinic dedicated to restoring lives affected by spine and brain disorders. In addition to a full neurosurgery specialty, we treat all cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions, including disc degeneration, bulging and herniations, pinched nerves, sciatica, scoliosis, deformity, fractures, spinal cord injury, tumors and more.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Midwest Spine and Brain Institute
Midwest Spine and Brain Institute is an independent medical clinic dedicated to restoring lives affected by spine and brain disorders. In addition to a full neurosurgery specialty, we treat all cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine conditions, including disc degeneration, bulging and herniations, pinched nerves, sciatica, scoliosis, deformity, fractures, spinal cord injury, tumors and more.
Podiatry
Foot and Ankle Physicians, PA
Foot and Ankle Physicians, PA, diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot and ankle, such as calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions, heel spurs and arch problems. They also provide reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, sports medicine and treatment for foot complications due to diabetes.
Pulmonology
Allina Health United Lung & Sleep Clinic
Allina Health United Lung & Sleep Clinic provides pulmonary and respiratory medicine including diagnosis and treatment for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung nodules, lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension and sleep disorders.
Urology
Metro Urology
Metro Urology is an independent medical practice specializing in adult and pediatric urology. Its physicians provide innovative treatment and compassionate, patient-centered care coupled with a desire to extend excellent service, patient satisfaction, outcome management and clinical research. Physicians at Metro Urology care for patients with urologic conditions, such as incontinence, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate conditions and cancer.