Welcome Siegried Feierabend, M.D., Joel Shobe, M.D., and Christopher Reynolds, D.O.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
[LITCHFIELD, MN, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024] – Meeker Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with St. Cloud Orthopedics, enhancing the hospital’s orthopedic care services for patients in Litchfield and surrounding communities. This collaboration brings together a team of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons specializing in joint replacement, spine surgery, and general orthopedics to deliver top-tier care right in central Minnesota.
Siegfried (Sig) Feierabend, M.D. brings a wealth of experience in adult reconstruction and general orthopedics. Dr. Feierabend earned his master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND, in 2007 and his medical degree from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND, in 2011. He completed his orthopedic residency at Wayne State University in Michigan in 2016 and has since dedicated his practice to providing exceptional care in joint replacement, particularly in the hip, knee, hand, and wrist. Dr. Feierabend is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Medical Association.
Joel Shobe, M.D. brings over two decades of expertise in spinal surgery to the partnership. Dr. Shobe received his medical training from Northwestern University Medical School, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Kansas University Medical Center, and Buffalo General Hospital. Since joining St. Cloud Orthopedics in 1997, Dr. Shobe has specialized in cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spinal surgery for both adult and pediatric patients.
Christopher Reynolds, D.O. holds a medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has extensive expertise in microdiscectomy, decompression, fusion, motion-preservation, revision spine surgery, and complex spine reconstruction. He had advanced training in Spine Surgery at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Reynolds’ special interest lies in motion-preserving (non-fusion) techniques, which offer patients innovative solutions for spine disorders using the latest open and minimally invasive techniques.
“This partnership underscores Meeker Memorial Hospital’s commitment to providing high-quality care and expanding access to specialized treatments in our community,” says Mary Ellen Wells, CEO of Meeker Memorial Hospital. “Patients will benefit from the combined knowledge and expertise of St. Cloud Orthopedics’ distinguished surgeons, ensuring they receive the most advanced and personalized care available.”
For more information about the services available through this partnership, or to schedule an appointment, please contact Meeker Memorial Hospital at 320.693.4590.
About Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics
What began as the Litchfield Hospital nearly a century ago has grown, adapted and advanced to offer state-of-the-art care to area residents. Today, our 25-bed hospital in Litchfield and two clinic locations in Litchfield and Dassel proudly serves the health care needs of Meeker County residents. When at Meeker Memorial, you can count on access to state-of-the-art healthcare accompanied by personalized care offering sophisticated diagnostic, surgical, rehabilitation, family medicine, and specialty services. Learn more at meekermemorial.org.
About St. Cloud Orthopedics
St. Cloud Orthopedics has been providing quality orthopedic care for over 65 years, specializing in surgical and non-surgical treatments for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. The practice is known for its patient-first approach, innovative treatments, and commitment to excellence in orthopedic care.
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