Erik J. Ekstrom, M.D.
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Dr. Ekstrom's Team
Care Team:

Sarah Heinle, NP
Heidi Johnson, RN
Stacy Ebert
Patient Care Coordinator
"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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Sarah Heinle, NP-C

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Background
Sarah completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Mary, in Bismarck, North Dakota.  She completed her Masters in Science at the University of North Dakota.		 Certifications
  • AANP
  • BLS

Professional Memberships:
  • Sigma Theta Tau
 
Heidi Johnson, RN

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Stacy Ebert - Patient Care Coordinator
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