Will Smith, Colonoscopies and Colon Cancer Myths
You may think you do not need a colonoscopy because you feel healthy. Will Smith made the same assumption, but he was wrong.
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North Metro Surgery Center
Why Choose Us?
North Metro Surgery Center is an outpatient surgical facility in Blaine, MN, specializing in orthopedic, gynecology, general surgery, podiatric, gastrointestinal, spine, ear, nose and throat, and eye procedures and services.
North Metro Surgery Center now uses femtosecond laser technology, the LENSAR™ Laser System. Click here to learn more.
For Your Visit
North Metro Surgery Center is committed to ensuring that your experience with us is relaxed and worry-free, from consultation through recovery. To assist us, we ask that you read and comply with all guidelines.
Patient Forms
At North Metro Surgery Center your time is as valuable to us as it is to you. That's why we provide online access to a variety of forms that patients may complete before their visit. The following documents will help us expedite the check-in process for your appointment. Please take a moment to download and print the appropriate form(s).
Insurance and Billing
North Metro Surgery Center accepts most major insurances. As a courtesy to you, we will bill your insurance carrier for you; however, we cannot tell you what your policy will cover. Since your insurance policy and coverage is between you and your carrier, we urge you to contact them prior to your procedure. You will be responsible for any co-pays and/or deductibles. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Online Bill Pay
At North Metro Surgery Center, we strive to make our patients’ process as easy and convenient as possible. With our online bill pay option, you can securely make a payment for your service online with no hassles.
Meet the Doctors
David V. Folden
M.D.
Hilary E. Frank
D.O.
Jillian Hallstrom
M.D.
Shannon Harris
M.D.
Patrick K. Johnson
M.D.
Sarah J. Lippert
M.D.
Mark C. Lobanoff
M.D.
Mary K. Martinie
M.D.
Jeffrey Mich
D.P.M.
Christopher A. Neese
D.P.M.
David J. Neese
D.P.M.
Matthew Palmer
D.O.
Scott Saxe
D.P.M.
Nathan M. Schularick
M.D.
Lisa M. Shakerin
M.D.
Corey J. Stennes
M.D.
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