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Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD

Accepting New Patients

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

6050 SYCAMORE LANE N.
PLYMOUTH, MN 55442

(651) 968-5201

Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD is a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD is affiliated with Summit Orthopedics.

Office Locations

6050 SYCAMORE LANE N.
PLYMOUTH, MN 55442

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1700 Highway 25 Suite 120
Buffalo, MN 55313

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17210 KENYON AVENUE
LAKEVILLE, MN 55044

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3 CENTURY AVENUE
HUTCHINSON, MN 55350

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15450 Highway 7 Suite 125
Minnetonka, MN 55345

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15700 37th Avenue N Suite 150
Plymouth, MN 55446

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In The News

“According to the World Health Organization lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, explains Dr. Erik Ekstrom from Summit Orthopedics.”—"Back pain affects millions. How can you alleviate that pain?", CBS News, October 2023

“Spine specialist Erik Ekstrom, M.D., has begun offering spinal injection procedures at Hutchinson Area Health Care.”—"Spinal injections now available at Hutchinson hospital", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, May 2009

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

pain management

In 2023, Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD performed more pain management procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 10%

By Volume:

injections

nerve block

selective nerve root block

spinal injection

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

In 2023, Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD performed more injections, nerve block, selective nerve root block (SNRB), spinal injection, subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), and transforaminal epidural steroid injection procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection

rhizotomy

sacroiliac joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD performed more facet rhizotomy injection, rhizotomy (nerve ablation), and sacroiliac (SI) joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2012 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	69
doctor visit	244
injections	421
minimally invasive procedures	54
nerve block	319
nerve procedures	54
pain management	406
spinal procedures	352

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2013 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	170
injections	300
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve block	237
nerve procedures	25
pain management	288
spinal procedures	263

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	28
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2014 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	248
injections	355
minimally invasive procedures	46
nerve block	278
nerve procedures	46
pain management	360
spinal procedures	314

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	34
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2015 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	218
injections	335
minimally invasive procedures	42
nerve block	275
nerve procedures	42
pain management	358
spinal procedures	316

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	54
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2016 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
doctor visit	292
injections	354
minimally invasive procedures	76
nerve block	268
nerve procedures	76
pain management	374
spinal procedures	298

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	28
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2017 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	185
injections	314
minimally invasive procedures	65
nerve block	233
nerve procedures	65
pain management	334
spinal procedures	269

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	43
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2018 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	240
injections	279
minimally invasive procedures	29
nerve block	198
nerve procedures	29
pain management	273
spinal procedures	244

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	267
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	36
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2019 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	375
injections	329
minimally invasive procedures	80
nerve block	223
nerve procedures	80
pain management	367
spinal procedures	287

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	308
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	41
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2019

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2020 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	449
injections	324
minimally invasive procedures	69
nerve block	207
nerve procedures	69
pain management	345
spinal procedures	276

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	259
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	29
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2021 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	357
injections	244
minimally invasive procedures	98
nerve block	154
nerve procedures	98
pain management	301
spinal procedures	203

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	27
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN during 2022 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	36
doctor visit	272
injections	268
minimally invasive procedures	44
nerve block	175
nerve procedures	44
pain management	276
spinal procedures	232

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	28
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated as a physiatrist in PLYMOUTH, MN were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	277
injections	320
minimally invasive procedures	57
nerve block	233
nerve procedures	57
pain management	334
spinal procedures	277

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD.

**Gender**
Female	185
Male	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	268
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	31
75 to 84	89
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	96

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Minnesota.

Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Summit Orthopedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in PLYMOUTH, MN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I absolutely LOVE Dr. Ekstrom! I have been seeing him for years and he is the most amazing, compassionate and well educated doctor in the twin cities. I have referred many people to him and will continue to do so.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-15

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Dr Eckstrom is a fantastic doctor. He is very knowledgeable and always explains my condition and his recommendations to address these conditions. I also appreciate his conservative approach

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-07

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I felt they actually wanted to help me and really investigate what's going on before making any decisions. They offered multiple possibilities of treatment instead of just surgery.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-25

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I made comments regarding Jeff earlier in the survey. I am very happy with the care I received and would highly recommend him to anyone with spine issues.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-12

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Dr. Ekstrom covered all areas of concern and promptly scheduled other tests.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-07

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I was very much Satified with the care Providers.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-18

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Thankful concerns were addressed!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-19

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Good they always listen!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-03

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My team is just GREAT!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-18

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Very good experience

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Erik J. Ekstrom, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.	$103,281 Intracept $103,281
Allergan Inc.	$46 BOTOX $29	$17
Abbott Laboratories	$24 SCS IPGs $24
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc	$20 DYSPORT $20
Lilly USA, LLC	$15 FORTEO $15
Other	$23 BOTOX $12	FLECTOR PATCH $11

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$77,900
Consulting Fee	$12,680
Travel and Lodging	$8,805
Food and Beverage	$4,023

Biography

Dr. Erik Ekstrom's specialty is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ekstrom attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and subsequently trained at Hennepin County Medical Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota for residency. His distinctions include: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors. He is affiliated with Summit Orthopedics. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Minnetonka, MN.

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