Privacy & Security Policies

Notice of Privacy Practices

Effective April 14, 2003, Northern Orthopedics developed a notice that describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. When you are seen in our clinic, we give you a copy of this notice.

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information. Northern Orthopedics, Ltd. will make reasonable efforts to ensure that the medical information of each patient is kept confidential. We are required to disclose information to the patient, or their personal representative, and in certain instances, governmental agencies if required by law. You may request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices at any time from the Privacy Officer at our clinic. You can send an e-mail, and/or contact us at: 2014 So 6th St; Brainerd, MN 56401 or call toll free (888)829-7812.

Privacy Policy

Northern Orthopedics, Ltd. respects and are committed to protecting your privacy. We may collect personally identifiable information when you visit our site. We also automatically receive and record information on our server logs from your browser including your IP address, cookie information and the page(s) you visited. We will not sell your personally identifiable information to anyone.

Security Policy for online bill-pay services

Your payment and personal information to Northern Orthopedics, Ltd. is always safe. Our Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure commerce transactions. It encrypts all of your personal information, including credit card number, name, and address, so that it cannot be read over the internet.

Return Policy

Northern Orthopedics does not accept returns. PLease contact us if you would like to discuss this policy.

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.