Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth

Name

Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth

Legal name

Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth, P.A.

Website

https://oaduluth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Orthopedic Physical Therapy & Post-Op Rehab (HSADAIAA)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic surgical care
• Sports medicine services
• Physical occupational therapy
• Joint replacement surgery
• Musculoskeletal treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Duluth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from surgical procedures including joint replacement (knee, hip, shoulder), arthroscopic procedures, spine surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and trauma/fracture care
2. Clinical Evaluation and Consultations: Physician evaluations, specialist consultations, and diagnostic assessments across orthopaedic specialties
3. Physical and Occupational Therapy: Rehabilitation services including prehabilitation, post-surgical therapy, sports rehabilitation, and injury prevention programs
4. Diagnostic Imaging: On-site MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound imaging services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth is an independent orthopaedic specialty group providing surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal care across all major joints and body regions, including knee, hip, shoulder, neck and spine, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, elbow, and joint replacement. Care is delivered by board-certified surgeons working alongside physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, and certified athletic trainers, with on-site MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound imaging and in-house rehabilitation services coordinated from initial evaluation through recovery.

Product overview

Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth is an independent orthopaedic specialty group offering a comprehensive, coordinated care model. The practice provides surgical and non-surgical treatment across eight orthopaedic specialty areas (Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Neck & Spine, Hand & Wrist, Foot & Ankle, Elbow, and Joint Replacement), supported by in-house physical and occupational therapy, on-site MRI/X-ray imaging, same-day care, and partnerships with three ambulatory surgery centers. The product portfolio includes core service lines (Surgical Services, Sports Medicine, Therapy Services, MRI & X-Ray Imaging, Same Day Care, and Surgery Centers Partnership) supplemented by specialty services and procedures for each body region, specialty programs (Running Assessments, Sportsmetrics ACL Prevention), and patient-facing services (Patient Portal, Self Check-In Kiosks). The practice operates four primary clinic locations across Northern Minnesota with outreach to additional communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surgical Services Board-certified orthopaedic surgeons perform surgical procedures across all major joints, including arthroscopic procedures, total and partial joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, and fracture care.
• Sports Medicine Sports medicine physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and certified athletic trainers provide evaluation, treatment, prehabilitation, and return-to-sport programming for athletes and active patients at every level.
• Therapy Services Physical and occupational therapy coordinated directly with surgical care, delivered by Doctorate and Master's-level trained therapists with specialty certifications in manual therapy, dry needling, running rehabilitation, and hand therapy.
• MRI and X-Ray Imaging On-site MRI, X-ray, and ultrasound imaging services at the main Duluth clinic enabling same-visit diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Same Day Care Same-day and next-available appointments for acute injuries including fractures, ligament tears, and joint injuries, supported by on-site imaging and 24/7 physician availability for hospital and emergency orthopaedic care.
• Surgery Centers Partnership

Quantifiable outcome

• First Multi-Level Lumbar Disc Replacement in Northern Minnesota using prodisc L technology
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rock Ridge High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2023Educational partnership offering students exposure to medical professions through learning sessions, job shadowing opportunities, and curriculum development. Practice provides clinic services at the new Rock Ridge facility in Virginia, Minnesota.
• Centinel SpinecoreTechnology or Integration · 16 August 2023Technology partnership using Centinel Spine's prodisc L Total Disc Replacement technology. Dr. Davies performed the first Multi-Level Lumbar Disc Replacement in Northern Minnesota using this FDA-approved two-level technology.
• Chester Bowl Improvement ClubminorOthers · 6 February 2022Community support through $30,000 donation for Chester Bowl's development and expansion. Organization promotes sustainable programs for users of Chester Bowl Park including ski and snowboard programs.
• Grand Itasca Clinic & HospitalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 August 2018Three surgeons (Dr. Goldschmidt, Dr. Rother, Dr. Reinking) initially, expanded to include Dr. Hall and Dr. Zamzow, provide orthopaedic services at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids, allowing patients to receive care closer to home in the Itasca region.
• MainStreet Clinic (Ashland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 May 2018Partnership to provide orthopaedic services at MainStreet Clinic in Ashland, Wisconsin. Dr. Patrick Hall and Dr. Joshua Rother see patients at this location, serving patients from northwestern Wisconsin who previously traveled to Duluth.
• Lakewalk Surgery CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent outpatient surgery center at 1420 London Road, Duluth. Lower-cost alternative for outpatient surgery with private patient rooms, advanced surgical suites, and high staff-to-patient ratio.
• Duluth Surgical SuitescoreTechnology or IntegrationOutpatient surgical facility with two extra-large operating rooms equipped with advanced surgical technology. Spans over 6,000 square feet designed for patient and family comfort.
• Arrowhead Surgery CentercoreTechnology or IntegrationState-of-the-art facility for outpatient procedures. Partner of Orthopaedic Associates providing comfortable and efficient setting for variety of outpatient orthopaedic procedures.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO): Independent orthopaedic specialty group based in the Twin Cities metro with multiple clinic locations and an integrated model of physicians, imaging, and therapy. Directly comparable as an independent, multi-site orthopaedic practice operating under a similar specialist-group structure, though at a much larger scale.
• Summit Orthopedics: Minnesota-based independent orthopaedic practice with multiple locations across the Twin Cities east metro, offering surgical, sports medicine, and therapy services. Directly comparable as an independent specialty group with a multi-location, integrated care model serving a Minnesota regional market.
• TRIA Orthopaedic Center: Bloomington, MN-based orthopaedic and sports medicine practice affiliated with HealthPartners, offering integrated physician, therapy, and imaging services. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty orthopaedic provider with on-site imaging and rehabilitation, though operating at much larger scale within an integrated system.
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large independent orthopaedic specialty group with multiple locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Florida, offering comprehensive surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal care with on-site imaging and therapy. Comparable as a large-scale independent specialist group operating under a similar integrated-service model.
• OrthoNebraska: Specialty orthopaedic hospital and physician practice in Omaha, Nebraska offering comprehensive joint replacement, spine, and sports medicine services with integrated therapy. Comparable as an independent, specialty-focused orthopaedic organization combining physician practice, ambulatory surgery, and rehabilitation under one entity.

Regional players

• Essentia Health Orthopaedics: Duluth-headquartered integrated health system that operates orthopaedic services with employed surgeons across the same Northern Minnesota footprint as Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth. A primary regional competitor with deeper capital, employed-physician model, and integrated primary-care referral funnels.
• CentraCare Orthopaedics: Regional health system based in St. Cloud, Minnesota operating orthopaedic services across central Minnesota with employed physicians and on-site therapy. Comparable as a regional orthopaedic provider serving a rural Minnesota market similar to Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth's footprint.
• St. Luke's Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine: Duluth-based regional health system operating orthopaedic and sports medicine services with employed physicians and on-site imaging. Direct regional competitor in the same Duluth market, offering similar orthopaedic services within an integrated system model.

Broad incumbents

• Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush: Academic-affiliated orthopaedic specialty practice in Chicago with subspecialty expertise across all major joints, sports medicine, and spine. Comparable as a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich orthopaedic provider, though tied to an academic medical center rather than a community-based independent group.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): Premier specialty orthopaedic hospital and practice based in New York, with nationally recognized sports medicine and joint replacement programs. Comparable as a focused orthopaedic specialty provider with on-site imaging, therapy, and ambulatory surgery capabilities, though at vastly larger scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OADuluth
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orthopaedic-associates-of-duluth-p.a.

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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