Dr. Matthew Thorson, MD

Dr. Matthew Thorson, MD

Pain Management Specialist
799.6 mi · 2801 S Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55405

At a glance

Accepts 7 insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, BlueCross BlueShield, Medica, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of North Dakota, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Advanced Spine and Pain Clinic of Minnesota
Speaks English

Office location

Advanced Spine and Pain Clinic of Minnesota
799.6 mi · 2801 S Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN, 55405

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In-network insurances

BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Lower back pain
Injection for back pain
Lower back pain
Injection for back pain

More about Dr. Matthew Thorson, MD

Dr. Thorson grew up on a farmstead near West Fargo, N.D. He has an undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota and earned his Doctorate in Medicine at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. After medical school, he completed a Transitional Year Residency Program at the University of North Dakota/Meritcare (now Sanford) in Fargo, N.D. He then entered his residency in Anesthesiology at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. For more advanced training, he transferred to the University of Florida Anesthesiology Residency Program. He then entered the Fellowship program in Pain Medicine at the University of Iowa School of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Thorson began his career in Interventional Pain Medicine at TRIA Orthopedic Center in Minneapolis. He opened Advanced Spine and Pain Clinics in 2012. He is board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Thorson is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiology; Minnesota Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, where he serves as secretary on the Board of Directors; Spine Intervention Society; American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians; North American Spine Society; and International Cellular Medicine Society. He and his colleagues are involved in cutting-edge Institutional Research Board-approved research: “Effectiveness of Human Amniotic Fluid Allograft for Low Back Pain.” He has attended numerous conferences and courses on interventional pain medicine, ethical prescribing practices, minimally invasive spine procedures and regenerative medicine to keep up to date on the best information and technology for his patients. He has also spoken at several events on interventional pain issues, legislative issues and regenerative medicine. Dr. Thorson has become one of the leading experts on the use of cellular therapies and regenerative medicine for the treatment of many chronic diseases and pain issues.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of North Dakota, Doctor of Medicine
University of Iowa, Fellowship in Pain Medicine

Practice

Advanced Spine and Pain Clinic of Minnesota

Certifications

American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology)

Professional memberships

American Society of Anesthesiology
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
North American Spine Society

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1942411509
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Matthew Thorson work with?

Dr. Matthew Thorson works with Advanced Spine and Pain Clinic of Minnesota.

Where is Dr. Matthew Thorson's office located?

Dr. Matthew Thorson's office is located at 2801 S Wayzata Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55405.

Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Thorson have?

Dr. Matthew Thorson is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (American Board of Anesthesiology).

What languages does Dr. Matthew Thorson speak?

Dr. Matthew Thorson speaks English.

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