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Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD

Accepting New Patients

(19 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

3580 Arcade Street S
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

(651) 968-5201

Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD is an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD is affiliated with Summit Orthopedics.

Office Locations

3580 Arcade Street S
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

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2090 Woodwinds Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

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In The News

“Dr. Robert Anderson, with Summit Orthopedics, shares some advice for athletes of all stripes, ages and skill levels.”—"Tips for avoiding injuries as baseball, softball seasons heat up", CBS News, April 2025

“Audrey's family would like to thank the St. Joseph's Hospital staff and Dr. Robert Anderson of Summit Orthopedics.”—"Audrey Kirby", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, May 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

open carpal tunnel surgery

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

tendon sheath incision

trigger finger surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD performed more open carpal tunnel surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, tendon sheath incision, and trigger finger surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2012 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	40
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	307
injections	79
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	18
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2013 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	258
injections	75
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	14
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	132

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	16
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2013

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2014 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	278
injections	91
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	14
musculoskeletal imaging	14
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	28
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2015 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	310
injections	95
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	17
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	62
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2016 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	242
injections	86
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	25
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2016

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2017 were aspiration, injections, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	206
injections	51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	17
nerve procedures	20
open surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	30
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2018 were aspiration, injections, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	200
injections	38
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	13
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	21
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	314
injections	94
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	25
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	36
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	30
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2020 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	83
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	290
injections	112
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	27
musculoskeletal imaging	27
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	29
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	24
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2021 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	274
injections	104
joint surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	19
musculoskeletal imaging	19
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	22
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2022 were injections, aspiration, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	285
injections	106
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	20
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	34
upper extremity surgery	34

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	30
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	60
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	269
injections	84
joint surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	18
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	22
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	182
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	26
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Summit Orthopedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 19 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Vadnais Heights, MN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Once Again, P/A- Rachel and DR. Robert Anderson make a Excellent Team together. I hope that they continue to work as a Team, to Heal Patients and get them through their hard times. I'm both very excited that I'm able to use my arm/hand as I used to before this fall. I look forward to helping others again to keep our Beautiful World moving along as it was meant to be. SO VERY GRATEFUL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TALENTED, EDUCATED and CARING PROFESSIONALS.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-06

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Robert Anderson has always had my best interest. Through all my surgeries he's performed, he has always been professional, efficient and personable. After he reviewed my x-rays, he suggested a Cortizone shot in my wrist, and his recommendation was very positive.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-03-12

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Dr. Robert Anderson was fantastic. Quickly identified the issue with my left shoulder, then treated with steroid injection. Felt great within 3 days after 4 months of shoulder pain prior to appointment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-05

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The provider explained my condition, options and treatment plan. He was professional and I felt confident with his plan for my condition.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-31

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Dr Andersons team is top shelf.. I have been seen by them for many years and they are the best..

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-09

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Dr. Anderson is so professional yet makes you feel like your talking with an old friend.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-16

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Again, listened to my concerns in determing exactly where problem exists.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-18

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I met with both Rachel and Dr. Anderson to explain possible surgery

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Anderson and his staff are excellent. So glad that I have them!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-19

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Dr. Anderson was thorough and professional, very knowledgeable

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert O. Anderson III, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,537 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $2,318	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $1,871	$1,348
Synthes USA Products LLC	$5,460 $5,460
Gemini Medical LLC	$2,248 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $899	$1,349
TriMed, Inc.	$1,369 $1,369
Stryker Corporation	$278 Mako $245	ICONIX $32
Other	$265 NA $91	Trauma $85	Shoulders $29	TALTZ $28	HEALICOIL REGENESORB $16	Other $16

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$5,460
Education	$4,626
Food and Beverage	$3,279
Travel and Lodging	$1,792

Biography

Dr. Robert Anderson practices hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Anderson is affiliated with Summit Orthopedics. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in WOODBURY, MN.

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