Dr. Bradley Kuzel, MD
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41 y/o
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Dr. Bradley Kuzel, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Duluth, MN and has been practicing for 6 years. He specializes in orthopedic surgery, orthopedic arthroscopy, and more.
Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street Building
400 E 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55805Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- American Enterprise Group
- American Republic
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Golden Rule
- Group Health Cooperative
- HealthPartners
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medica
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Top Care Areas
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Shoulder Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
Neuroplasty
very high
more than 99% of peers
Rotator Cuff Surgery
very high
more than 99% of peers
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Care Philosophy
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5 Â Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
- Orthopedic Arthroscopy
- Orthopedic Fracture Care
- Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
1 Â Board Certifications
- Orthopedic SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery*
77 Â Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Broken Arm
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- De Quervain's Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Fracture
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Lupus
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shoulder Diseases
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Spine Disorders
- Sports Injuries
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Sternum Fracture
- Tendonitis
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fracture
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49 Â Procedures
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Joint Surgery
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- De Quervain's Release
- Dupuytren's Contracture Injection
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Replacement
- Elbow Surgery
- Elbow Tenotomy
- Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
- Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
- Fracture Care
- Glenoid Labrum Repair
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Hand Reconstruction
- Hand Surgery
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Neuroplasty
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Reconstruction
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Resurfacing
- Shoulder Stabilizations
- Shoulder Surgery
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Trigger Finger Release
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Wrist Surgery
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Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University of Minnesota / Twin Cities CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 1999
- University of Mn Med SchMedical School | Graduated 2005
- Hennepin County Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 2006
- University of Minnesota / Twin Cities CampusResidency Hospital | Completed 2011
- Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery - Medical College of WisconsinFellowship Hospital | Completed 2012
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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Dr. Kuzel accepts 21 insurance carriers
- Aetna
- American Enterprise Group
- American Republic
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldHealthKeepers Plus POS
- Assurant Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Golden Rule
- Group Health Cooperative
- HealthPartners
- Humana
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medica
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- Thrivent Financial
- Tricare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthCareNavigate HMOUnited Healthcare
- Worker's CompensationWorker's Compensation WC
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Patient Comments (7)
Thanks for sharing such positive feedback about Dr. Kuzel. We feel lucky to have him on our team and will pass on your kind words to him. -Andrew