Erik J. Ekstrom, M.D.
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Dr. Ekstrom's Team
Care Team:
Bonnie Plocher, FNP-BC
Stacy Ebert - Medical Secretary
"I believe in listening to patients and making them feel comfortable. For me, the most gratifying part of the work is finding the problem and fixing it so patients can return to their usual activities."

Background
Dr. Ekstrom joined ILBNC in 2004 after working at the Sister Kenny Institute as a spine and sports medicine specialist. After completing medical school, he did his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota. He also received additional training in sports medicine at Mayo Clinic and spasticity training at the University of Wisconsin.

Specialties
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Medicine
  • Spine Care
 Certifications
  • Board Certified: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Basic Life Support
  • Registered Dietician
Special Medical Interests
  • Minimally invasive spine therapies
 Professional Memberships
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • International Spine Injection Society
  • Physiatric Association of Spine, Sport and Occupational Rehabilitation
Publications
  • Numerous local and national presentations ontopics related to rehabilitation and sports medicine
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Bonnie Plocher, FNP-BC

spine “It is important to me that every patient is treated with compassion, dignity, and respect”.
Background
  • Native Of Minnesota
  • Bachelors of science at University of Missouri St Louis
  • Masters of science/family nurse practitioner at Missouri State University
 Certifications
  • ANCC
  • AANP
  • BLS
Professional Memberships
  • Native Of Minnesota
  • American Nurses Association
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Stacy Ebert - Medical Secretary
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