Christopher Michael Metz, MD

University	Degree	Graduated
University of Mn Medical School-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn	Other Degree	1993
University of Mn Medical Sch	Other Degree	1993
University of Minnesota Medical School	Medical Degree	1993

Institution	Focus	Year
Internship - University of Michigan, Orthopedic internship/residency		1993
Residency - University of Michigan Program		Not Specified
Residency - University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals		1993
Residency - University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals		Not Specified
Residency - University Of Mi Hosps and Health Ctrs		Not Specified
Residency - University Of Mi Hosps & Health Ctrs, Orthopedic Surgery; University Of Mi Hosps & Health Ctrs, General Surgery		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Orthopaedic Surgery	Orthopaedic Surgery	Not Specified
Orthopaedic Surgery	Orthopaedic Surgery	Not Specified

Role	Organization	Time
Member	Minnesota Medical Association/Upper Mississippi	Present

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Comment - “ Didn't feel important at all. I... ”

Didn't feel important at all. It was like the Dr was in a hurry and didn't have time for me. Like I was a burden.

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“Didn't feel important at all. I...”

Didn't feel important at all. It was like the Dr was in a hurry and didn't have time for me. Like I was a burden.

Anonymous 08/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 06, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Metz is a wonderful Doctor. ... ”

Dr. Metz is a wonderful Doctor. He answered all my questions and made a plan forward for my problem. My husband and I are both his patients and very grateful to have him.

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“Dr. Metz is a wonderful Doctor. ...”

Dr. Metz is a wonderful Doctor. He answered all my questions and made a plan forward for my problem. My husband and I are both his patients and very grateful to have him.

Anonymous 08/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 17, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Metz is the best!!... ”

Dr Metz is the best!!

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“Dr Metz is the best!!...”

Dr Metz is the best!!

Anonymous 06/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 04, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Great... ”

Great

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“Great...”

Great

Anonymous 06/04/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 06, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Metz is an amazing doctor. No... ”

Dr Metz is an amazing doctor. Not many have the kind, caring, professional manor he has.

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“Dr Metz is an amazing doctor. No...”

Dr Metz is an amazing doctor. Not many have the kind, caring, professional manor he has.

Anonymous 05/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 15, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I have recommended Dr. Metz to m... ”

I have recommended Dr. Metz to many friends and family. He is amazing!

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“I have recommended Dr. Metz to m...”

I have recommended Dr. Metz to many friends and family. He is amazing!

Anonymous 08/15/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 26, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Doctor Metz and staff are very e... ”

Doctor Metz and staff are very efficient in their profession

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“Doctor Metz and staff are very e...”

Doctor Metz and staff are very efficient in their profession

Anonymous 06/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I have recommended Dr Metz to se... ”

I have recommended Dr Metz to several people and told them of his expertise and concern he shows.

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“I have recommended Dr Metz to se...”

I have recommended Dr Metz to several people and told them of his expertise and concern he shows.

Anonymous 06/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 20, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Metz is so compassionate, pr... ”

Dr. Metz is so compassionate, professional, puts you at ease. He is the best

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“Dr. Metz is so compassionate, pr...”

Dr. Metz is so compassionate, professional, puts you at ease. He is the best

Anonymous 05/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 01, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very good... ”

Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 05/01/2025

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Orthopaedic Surgeon - General, Family Medicine Physician - Sports Medicine

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Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Orthopedics Clinic

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Staples Clinic

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Jaclyn Kostecka, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Amy Lelwica, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Taylor Halvorson, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Ashley Nord, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Katierae Herron, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Andrew Zhao, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Angela Erickson, DPT - Physical Therapist

Tamara Muesing, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Paul Thompson, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Orthopaedic Surgeon

Haley Faynik, PA-C - Physician Assistant

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