Locations

Main Clinic Office:

Northern Orthopedics is conveniently located in the Oak Ridge Professional Building on 2014 South 6th Street in Brainerd, MN (just off Highway 371 South).

Satellite Clinics:

Drs. Rud and Metz travel to Lakewood Health System in Staples at least twice a week to treat patients. Appointments can be made by calling the Lakewood Health System at 218-894-1515.

Drs. Thompson and Robertson are at the Wadena Medical Center once a week to treat patients. Appointments can be made by calling the Wadena Medical Center at 218-631-1100.

Dr. Lelwica currently goes to Onamia every Wednesday.  If patients wish to make an appointment to see one of our doctors they can call 320-532-3154 to make an appointment.

Meet our Specialists

Christopher M. Metz, MD

Originally from the Twin Cities, Dr. Metz came on board in 1998 following his studies at the University of Minnesota and residency at the University of Michigan.

Robert L. Brown, MD

Dr. Brown grew up in Minnetonka, studied at the University of Minnesota and completed his orthopedic residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. He joined Northern Orthopedics in 1986.

Paul D. Thompson, MD

Alexandria, Minnesota was Dr. Thompson's hometown before studying at the University of North Dakota. He joined Northern Orthopedics in 2001 following his residency in Michigan.

Benjamin D. Robertson, MD

Studies at the Medical College of Wisconsin and the University of Oslo [Norway] Medical School led Dr. Robertson to completion of his residency at the University of Minnesota. He joined Northern Orthopedics in 2007.

Amy E. Lelwica, MD

Dr. Lelwica grew up right here in Brainerd, MN and has practiced at Northern Orthopedics since 2008. Prior to that, she studied at the University of Minnesota and completed her orthopedic residency there too.

Paul T. Rud, MD

After graduating from the University of Minnesota and Finishing his residency in Michigan, Minnesotanative Dr. Rud joined the Northern Orthopedics team in 1993.