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Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD

(215 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, mental health issues, skin procedures

1500 Curve Crest Boulevard W
Stillwater, MN 55082

(651) 439-1234

Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience.

Office Locations

1500 Curve Crest Boulevard W
Stillwater, MN 55082

(651) 439-1234

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Some issues Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2024

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

blood draw

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2024, Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD performed more blood draw, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2012 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	115
doctor visit	208
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11
skin procedures	11
vaccines	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2013 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	153
doctor visit	206
preventive care	30
vaccines	30

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	11
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2013

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	171
breast procedures	11
doctor visit	204
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
vaccines	17
women's imaging	11
X-rays	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2014

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2015 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	167
doctor visit	246
preventive care	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32
skin procedures	32
vaccines	73

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	118

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2015

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2016 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	182
doctor visit	296
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
vaccines	63
X-rays	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	13
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2016

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2017 were blood draw, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	202
doctor visit	308
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	31
skin procedures	31
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
vaccines	27
X-rays	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	58

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	16
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2018 were blood draw, preventive care, vaccines and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	203
breast procedures	11
doctor visit	276
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
skin procedures	14
vaccines	21
women's imaging	11
X-rays	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	14
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2019 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	129
breast procedures	16
doctor visit	126
lab tests	105
musculoskeletal imaging	11
preventive care	63
vaccines	47
women's imaging	16
X-rays	27

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	14
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2020 were blood draw, preventive care, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	222
breast procedures	21
doctor visit	275
preventive care	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
vaccines	18
women's imaging	21
X-rays	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	17
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2020

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2021 were blood draw, preventive care, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	284
breast procedures	20
doctor visit	332
preventive care	31
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin procedures	13
vaccines	11
women's imaging	20
X-rays	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	22
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2021

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2022 were blood draw, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and breast procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	250
breast procedures	14
doctor visit	313
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
skin procedures	16
women's imaging	14
X-rays	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	23
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2023 were blood draw, X-rays, breast procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	280
breast procedures	12
doctor visit	338
musculoskeletal imaging	12
preventive care	12
women's imaging	12
X-rays	24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	22
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2023

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN during 2024 were blood draw, breast procedures, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	270
breast procedures	11
doctor visit	302
preventive care	11
women's imaging	11
X-rays	11

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	18
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD in 2024

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Stillwater, MN were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	202
breast procedures	14
doctor visit	263
lab tests	105
musculoskeletal imaging	11
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
skin procedures	17
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
vaccines	32
women's imaging	14
X-rays	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD.

**Gender**
Female	64
Male	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	66
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD From 2012 - 2024

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	1
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Minnesota

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 215 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Brian Adams, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stillwater, MN.

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Biography

Dr. Michael Adams is a physician who specializes in family medicine. He is conversant in Spanish. In his practice, he is particularly interested in musculoskeletal problems, skin procedures, and mental health issues. Dr. Adams is affiliated with Lakeview Hospital. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University, Dr. Adams attended medical school at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating.