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Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(73 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Minnesota Medical School (2002)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, ankle problems, trauma, and more.

435 Phalen Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55130

(952) 831-8742

Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD is an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD is affiliated with HealthPartners Specialty Center.

Office Locations

435 Phalen Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55130

(952) 831-8742

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640 Jackson Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 254-8300

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Some issues Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD can help you with:

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. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

spine X-ray

X-rays

In 2024, Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD performed more spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2013 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82
immobilization	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	19
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	22
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	20
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2018 were X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
X-rays	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2019 were X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
X-rays	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	15
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2020 were X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
X-rays	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	12
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2021 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123
X-rays	34

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	18
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2022 were X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
X-rays	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2023 were X-rays, CT scan and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

CT scan	15
doctor visit	137
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	38

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2023

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN during 2024 were X-rays, spinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
spinal procedures	202
X-rays	224

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	47
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD in 2024

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated as an orthopedist in Saint Paul, MN were spinal procedures, X-rays, hospital care and inpatient care.

CT scan	15
doctor visit	99
hospital care	17
immobilization	16
inpatient care	17
musculoskeletal imaging	15
spinal procedures	202
X-rays	57

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	73
Male	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	82
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	13
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2002. She completed residency at University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School (2002)

Residency: University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 73 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sarah A. Anderson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Paul, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$621 INBONE $373	HOFFMANN $148	INFINITY ADAPTIS $100
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$448 Other Trauma $401	Trauma Limb Restoration $47
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$232 NA $117	VA-LCP $103	VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $11
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$201 Salto Talaris Total Ankle Prosthesis $113	$88
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$124 Infinity $124
Other	$422 CMF SPINALOGIC $116	Gorilla $68	Gilenya $64	Physio-Stim $62	COSENTYX $54	Other $58

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,414
Education	$354
Travel and Lodging	$280

Biography

Dr. Sarah Anderson's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts. Clinical interests for Dr. Anderson include foot problems, ankle replacement, and musculoskeletal problems. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Distinctions awarded to Dr. Anderson include: MSP Magazine Top Doctor; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2017 Edition; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2016 Edition. She is affiliated with HealthPartners Specialty Center, Regions Hospital, and Lakeview Hospital. HealthPartners reports that Dr. Anderson is accepting new patients at her office in Saint Paul, MN.