Tom Novacheck, MD

Dr. Tom Novacheck is an orthopedic surgeon with four decades of experience treating complex pediatric conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison and completed his residency training at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Novacheck furthered his expertise through a specialized fellowship in orthopedic surgery at Newington Children's Hospital in 1991. He maintains board certification in orthopedic surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Novacheck practices at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare with locations in Saint Paul and Maple Grove, Minnesota. He focuses on helping children with cerebral palsy, joint stiffness, and walking difficulties like limping. His treatment approach includes physical therapy and strength training to help young patients build mobility and independence. Dr. Novacheck also utilizes …diagnostic imaging such as extremity X-rays to guide treatment decisions. Patients rate him 4.0 out of 5 stars for his care.