Heather L. Grothe, MD
Board-certified in Sports Medicine CAQ
Board-certified in Family Medicine
Medical Degree
University of Minnesota – Duluth
Duluth, MN
University of Minnesota
Minnespolis, MN
Family Medicine Residency
St. John’s Hospital at the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of Colorado
Denver, CO
Available for Appointments
Duluth Office
Orthopaedic Associates Rock Ridge Clinic, Virginia
Professional Affiliations
Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS)
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM)
The Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement (APCA)
Hospital Affiliations
St. Luke’s Hospital
Lakewalk Surgery Center
Heather L. Grothe, MD
Dr. Grothe earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota and completed her Family Medicine residency at St. John’s Hospital at the University of Minnesota. Following her residency, she pursued a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Colorado where she gained expertise in sports medicine and musculoskeletal ultrasound. She holds RMSK certification and AIUM accreditation in musculoskeletal ultrasound. Additionally, she has comprehensive experience in sports medicine, including serving as team physician for NCAA Division I athletes, most recently for the University of Minnesota, Duluth. In 2023 she served as the Medical Director for the Women’s Frozen Four. Dr. Grothe is available to see patients at our Duluth office.
Heather L. Grothe, MD
Sports Medicine
- Sports Injuries
- Tendon, Ligament and Muscle Tears
- Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures
- Lower Leg/Ankle and, Foot Fractures
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Sprains and strains
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
- Diagnostic Ultrasound to Evaluate Muscles, Tendons and Ligaments
- Ultrasound-guided Injections of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hands
- Ultrasound-guided Injections of the Hip, Knee, Foot and Ankle
Orthopaedic
- In-office Injections for the Treatment of Arthritis
- Compression Neuropathy – Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel