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Louis C. Saeger

Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, Interventional Spine Medicine, Regenerative Medicine
Edina, MN 55435
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Dr. LOUIS C. SAEGER, MD is DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED in ANESTHESIOLOGY & PAIN MEDICINEDr. Lou Saeger earned his MD degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, and entered private practice in 1986, after completing his residency in Anesthesiology with the University of Washington, and a two-year NIH fellowship in Pain Research with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. He is Board-Certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and is a World Institute of Pain Fellow in Interventional Pain Practice.Since the early 1990s, Dr. Saeger’s practice has focused on the diagnosis and treatment of spine-related pain. After moving to the Twin Cities area in 2003, he established the Interventional Division of Midwest Spine Institute, and has collaborated with Dr. Glenn Buttermann on studies of spinal biomechanics in an animal model for testing an artificial disc prototype, and more recently was a co-investigator on an award-winning study of epidural injection
of amniotic fluid for low back pain.He has assumed a leadership role in Minnesota, serving on the chronic pain guidelines working group of the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, and as past President and current Director at Large of the Minnesota Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, and represents the Minnesota Medical Association on the Department of Health’s X-ray Safety Advisory Committee.Since establishing Premier Spine and Pain Clinics as an independent practice with its own state-of-the-art procedure suite in 2020, Dr. Saeger has expanded his services to include regenerative medicine options for both spine and musculoskeletal problems, using either fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance for precisely targeted treatments including PRP, BMAC, or other advanced biologic modalities.PREMIER SPINE & PAIN CLINICINTERVENTIONAL PAIN MANAGEMENT IN EDINA, MNDepending on the specific nature and source of pain, a variety of interventional pain procedures may be considered. These procedures always utilize x-ray (fluoroscopy) or ultrasound guidance and may include injections of medications into symptomatic parts of the spine, specific peripheral nerves, injured ligaments, tendons, muscles, or bursal structures, or joints. Dr. Saeger has decades of experience with injection therapy, radiofrequency neurotomy, and spinal cord stimulation, and frequently teaches these techniques as a senior instructor for the Spine Intervention Society. Other minimally invasive surgical procedures may be appropriate for some conditions, and Dr. Saeger continues to expand the range of options he can offer, as technology progresses in this evolving field.The focus of Dr. Saeger’s practice is on interventional therapies rather than pain medication management. He works in close collaboration with other surgical specialists, neurologists, primary care providers, physical therapists, chiropractors, and other members of a comprehensive care team, and as specific circumstances require.We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
    20 Ratings
  • 43 years of experience
  • 17 insurances accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
  • 6 comments
  • 4 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 4 board certifications
  • 1 location

Patients’ Perspective

  • On-time appointments
  • Good bedside manner
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Location

Premier Spine and Pain Clinics

7450 France Ave S Ste 240 Edina, MN 55435
Tel: (612) 503-9423
Accepting New Patients

Insurance Plans Accepted by Louis C. Saeger

  • Anthem Blue Access PPO
  • Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
  • Anthem Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • BCBS MN Blue Cross Accord
  • Blue Cross Aware
  • Blue Open Access POS Advantage Network - MN
  • Blue Plus Metro
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • CIGNA PPO
  • HealthPartners Open Access
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Wellmark Blue PPO

Specialties

Louis C. Saeger has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Louis C. Saeger has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Cancer Pain
  • Chronic Pain
  • Acute Pain

Education

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Graduated in 1981

University Of Washington Medical Center

Residency

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle

Fellowship

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