Dr. Knutson has been in medical practice since 1975. From solo practice in rural communities to practicing in large cities in large practices, he has enjoyed many different practice experiences. He has also had the opportunity to work in emergency medicine in large trauma hospitals and small rural hospitals. For the past 20 years, he has been involved with occupational injury and illness care including extensive experience with back and neck pain. The past five years, he has been involved with Rehab medicine as well as work at 3M corporation in the medical, occupational and travel clinic. He joined Physicians Neck and Back Clinics in 2005.
Education:
Concordia College, Moorhead, MN. B.A. degree in Zoology –1969
University of South Dakota School of Medicine, M.S. degree in Medicine – 1971
Rush University Medical College, Chicago, IL., M.D. degree – 1973
Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD., Internship, 1973-1974
National Health Service Core. Sully, Co. SD. 1975-1978.
Board Certification:
Family Medicine, 1979; Recertified, 1986, 1996, and 2004.
Professional Activities:
Member:
American Academy of Family Practice
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Former Member:
Minnesota Medical Association
Wisconsin Medical Association
Nevada Medical Association
Washoe County, NV. Medical Association
Ramsey County Medical Association
American College of Environmental and Occ Medicine
Past Chief of Staff of Baldwin Community Memorial Hospital Baldwin, Wi.
Awards:
Recognized Physician: National Committee for Quality Assurance Back Pain Recognition Program; 2-Year Recognition (June 24, 2008 – June 24, 2010).