Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Nelsen joined the practice at St. Cloud Foot and Ankle Center in 2017. Dr. Nelsen is board certified in foot surgery and board qualified in reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Dr. Nelsen completed her undergraduate studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato where she was a Division II track and field athlete. She completed her podiatric medical education at Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. She completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Dr. Nelsen's practice includes the full spectrum of podiatric medicine and surgery. From state-of-the-art treatments such as laser therapy or stem cell injections, to surgical treatment when indicated, Dr. Nelsen will listen to your concerns and work with you to determine the best plan of care.
Dr. Nelsen enjoys bicycling, baking, reading, and fitness/outdoor activities. She and her husband live in St. Cloud.
Walt Ellis, DPM, is a skilled, board-certified podiatrist with more than 25 years of clinical and surgical experience. He established the St. Cloud Foot and Ankle Center and its outreach clinics in Becker, Melrose, and Paynesville to provide outstanding podiatric care to Central Minnesota.
Dr. Ellis offers state-of-the-art care, such as stem cell therapy, MLS laser therapy, and EPAT therapy, for the treatment of a range of conditions, including chronic pain, neuropathy, swelling, and wound healing. He offers surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for all foot and ankle issues, such as sports injuries, Achilles tendinitis, bunions, hammertoe, heel pain, and more.
Patients trust Dr. Ellis for his extensive knowledge and his personalized approach to care. Dedicated to patient education, he takes time to listen to concerns and answer questions before developing customized treatment plans that serve the needs of the patient.
Dr. Ellis earned his medical degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He completed his residency in podiatric surgery at Lincoln West Hospital in Chicago and went on to complete the Southwest Minnesota podiatric residency program, a seven-hospital affiliate program based in Worthington, Minnesota.
David Patenaude, DPM, is an outstanding, board-certified podiatrist who specializes in general podiatry and reconstructive surgery. He offers his skills to patients at St. Cloud Foot and Ankle Center. Serving Central Minnesota, the center has locations in St. Cloud, Becker, Melrose, and Paynesville.
With more than 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Patenaude provides exceptional care for all foot and ankle concerns. He specializes in treating both youth and adult athletes and offers his knowledge and personalized approach to patients of all ages and fitness levels.
Following his undergraduate degree, which he received from Minnesota State University in Moorhead, Minnesota, Dr. Patenaude earned his medical degree from the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. He then completed a residency in podiatric surgery at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Dr. Patenaude is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. In his leisure time, he and his wife, Jill, keep busy with their five children.
Dr. James Renier, DPM joined the St. Cloud Foot & Ankle team in 2021.
He is a graduate of St. Johns’ University in Collegeville, MN, with a major in biology/pre-medicine. He completed medical school at the Des Moines University College of podiatric medicine and surgery. Dr. Renier completed an extensive and rigorous residency in foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction at Ascension St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Renier is a fellow and diplomate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
His practice includes the management of a wide variety of non-surgical and surgical foot and ankle disorders and deformities, including but not limited to: Achilles tendon repair, total ankle replacement, ankle fractures, flat foot reconstruction, ankle sprains, bunions, and foot and ankle trauma. Dr. Renier will listen to your concerns and work with you to determine the best plan of care.
Dr. Renier is an active member of his community and, in his free time, enjoys biking with the House of Pizza bike group, running, water skiing, and spending time with his wife Mollie. He spends time training his Golden Retriever Doug for pheasant, duck, and goose hunting with friends and family. He and Mollie frequently enjoy attending SJU football games!
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Dr. Ragan joined St. Cloud Foot and Ankle Center in 2022. She grew up on a family crop and animal farm in southern Minnesota where she learned the importance of hard work, perseverance and grit. Throughout her life she was trained in classical ballet and was a part of Rochester Ballet Company during her youth. After high school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter where she majored in biochemistry and molecular biology as well as minoring in Dance. She then completed her podiatric medical education at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Ohio. She then completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at the level one trauma center, Hennepin HealthCare, in Minneapolis.
Dr. Ragan’s practice includes a wide variety of podiatric medicine and surgery including pediatric care, complex foot deformities and sports medicine. She is also skilled at treating the common foot and ankle ailments with both conservative and surgical routes.
Dr. Ragan enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, cooking/baking and game nights with family and friends.
Dr. Ragan joined St. Cloud Foot and Ankle Center in 2022. She grew up on a family crop and animal farm in southern Minnesota where she learned the importance of hard work, perseverance and grit. Throughout her life she was trained in classical ballet and was a part of Rochester Ballet Company during her youth. After high school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter where she majored in biochemistry and molecular biology as well as minoring in Dance. She then completed her podiatric medical education at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Ohio. She then completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at the level one trauma center, Hennepin HealthCare, in Minneapolis.
Dr. Ragan’s practice includes a wide variety of podiatric medicine and surgery including pediatric care, complex foot deformities and sports medicine. She is also skilled at treating the common foot and ankle ailments with both conservative and surgical routes.
Dr. Ragan enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, cooking/baking and game nights with family and friends.
Dr. Ragan joined St. Cloud Foot and Ankle Center in 2022. She grew up on a family crop and animal farm in southern Minnesota where she learned the importance of hard work, perseverance and grit. Throughout her life she was trained in classical ballet and was a part of Rochester Ballet Company during her youth. After high school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter where she majored in biochemistry and molecular biology as well as minoring in Dance. She then completed her podiatric medical education at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Ohio. She then completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at the level one trauma center, Hennepin HealthCare, in Minneapolis.
Dr. Ragan’s practice includes a wide variety of podiatric medicine and surgery including pediatric care, complex foot deformities and sports medicine. She is also skilled at treating the common foot and ankle ailments with both conservative and surgical routes.
Dr. Ragan enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, cooking/baking and game nights with family and friends.
Dr. Ragan joined St. Cloud Foot and Ankle Center in 2022. She grew up on a family crop and animal farm in southern Minnesota where she learned the importance of hard work, perseverance and grit. Throughout her life she was trained in classical ballet and was a part of Rochester Ballet Company during her youth. After high school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter where she majored in biochemistry and molecular biology as well as minoring in Dance. She then completed her podiatric medical education at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Ohio. She then completed a three-year podiatric surgical residency at the level one trauma center, Hennepin HealthCare, in Minneapolis.
Dr. Ragan’s practice includes a wide variety of podiatric medicine and surgery including pediatric care, complex foot deformities and sports medicine. She is also skilled at treating the common foot and ankle ailments with both conservative and surgical routes.
Dr. Ragan enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, cooking/baking and game nights with family and friends.
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