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Katie Holst, PA-C

Katie received her Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Salus University in Elkins Park, PA. Katie joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in December of 2020 and works closely with Dr. Shobe.

Larry Claassen, Orthopedic Tech

Larry is certified as an Orthopedic Technologist by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists. He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 1995 and works closely with Dr. Schaap.

Adam Frear, PA-C

Adam received his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA. Prior to that, he graduated from Lock Haven University in Lock Haven, PA, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Physician Assistant Studies. Adam works closely with Dr. McIver.

Brian Krogstad, PA-C

Brian, who grew up in Bismarck, ND, graduated from North Dakota State University in Fargo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology. He then attended Des Moines University where he received his Master of Science and Physician Assistant Studies degrees. Brian joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 2005, and he works with all of our doctors.

Gerald Nelson, OPA, SA-C

Gerald is certified as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Physician Assistants, and certified as a Surgical Assistant by the American Board of Surgical Assistants. He joined St. Cloud Orthopedics in 1991, and works primarily with Dr. Nessler.