Dr. Jay Sonder, DC joins Orthopaedic Associates

September 15, 2026

Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth, P.A. is pleased to announce Dr. Jay W. Sonder, DC, a licensed chiropractor, has joined their collaborative team, expanding their excellence in comprehensive orthopaedic care.

Dr. Sonder is board-certified and fellowship trained with more than 20 years of clinical experience and specialized expertise in comprehensive disability assessments, functional capacity evaluations, and injury consultation for patients experiencing chronic back and neck pain, work-related injuries, and complex musculoskeletal conditions. His clinical offerings will include thorough diagnostic evaluations and collaboration with orthopaedic physicians and the physical therapy team to establish clear treatment paths, reduce pain, and safely guide patients back to work and daily life. 

He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Palmer College of Chiropractic and most recently has proven his leadership as Director of Occupational Medicine at Fairview Range Medical Center and Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital.

“Dr. Sonder brings a strong track record of collaborating with physicians, hospital administration, therapy teams, and employers,” explained Sheila Hawk, Administrator of Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth. “We are looking forward to watching him develop a program to deliver dynamic, evidence-based care to our patients and improve their outcomes.”

A great addition to the Orthopaedic Associates team, Dr. Sonder strengthens the practice’s commitment to providing a full spectrum of orthopaedic and related services under one roof, offering patients convenient access to both medical and chiropractic approaches for injury recovery and ongoing spinal health.

Patients interested in scheduling an appointment with Dr. Sonder can contact Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth directly by visiting oaduluth.com.