"Dr. Perra – you rock! Thanks for everything. The “stim” has allowed me to become reacquainted with my treadmill and even more importantly, my 9-year old son was amazed at how fast I can run – something I haven’t been able to do for nearly 3 years!"


—Post-Surgery Patient Survey Comment

Our Physicians

Joseph H. Perra, MD

Dr. Perra's Team

Julie Abnet, RN/BSN
Renee' Casper, Medical Secretary

Contact Information

Bio

Appointments

Staff Surgeon

Twin Cities Spine Center

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of Minnesota

Education

Medical School

University of Minnesota Medical School

Minneapolis, Minnesota 1980 to 1984

Internship in Surgery

Southwestern Michigan Area Health Education Center

Kalamazoo, Michigan 1984 to 1985

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery

Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies

Kalamazoo, Michigan 1985 to 1990

Spine Fellowship

Minnesota Spine Center

Minneapolis, Minnesota 1990 to 1991

Licensure and Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Minnesota State Board of Medical Examiners

Professional Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Minnesota Orthopaedic Society
  • North American Spine Society
  • Scoliosis Research Society
  • Twin Cities Orthopaedic Socity

Spinal Specializations

  • Cervical and Lumbar
  • Scoliosis / Deformities

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