Deanna Brinks, M.D.
Appointment Information
Mankato, MN
Hospital and Clinic
1025 Marsh St., Mankato, MN 56001Madison East Health Center
1400 Madison Ave., Suite 100AA, Mankato, MN 56001St. Peter, MN
Clinic
1900 N. Sunrise Drive, Suite 200, St. Peter, MN 56082Provider's Bio
I am a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician with additional training in non-operative sports medicine. I firmly believe in a team approach to medicine with the common goal to improve function to allow patients to return to the activities they love. I view therapies and exercise as a vital component of the treatment plan. I also utilize ultrasound-guided interventions to provide targeted treatments for joint, tendon and muscle injuries.
I specialize in the care of athletes at all levels – from “weekend warriors” to professional athletes. Furthermore, I have experience working with adaptive athletes and am passionate about finding creative solutions to help patients continue to participate in their sport after serious injury or impairment.
I am happy to be returning to southern Minnesota. I grew up in Mankato and was very involved in sports. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, experimenting in the kitchen and staying active through soccer, cycling and inline skating.
Training & Credentials
Education
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan
Fellowship
- Primary Care Sports Medicine, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Certification
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Memberships
- American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- American Medical Association
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Special Interests
- Amputee care
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Regenerative medicine
- Sports medicine
- Ultrasound-guided procedures