Lawrence Donovan MD

Dr. Lawrence Donovan is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician affiliated with Summit Orthopedics in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. He is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery, with subspecialty certification in Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Donovan completed his medical education at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He pursued advanced clinical training through a transitional internship, followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center. He then completed fellowship training in hand surgery through the National Capital Consortium, strengthening his expertise in conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. In practice, Dr. Donovan evaluates and treats a wide range of hand, wrist, and elbow problems, including acute injuries, overuse conditions, nerve compression syndromes, and degenerative disorders. He emphasizes thoughtful diagnosis and individualized care, offering both non-surgical and surgical treatment options based on each patient’s goals, activity needs, and condition severity. Licensed to practice in Minnesota, he brings broad clinical experience to the care of patients with upper-extremity concerns.