About Us
Meet the team setting a new standard for carpal tunnel release surgery.
Revolutionizing Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
In the past, people were faced with a difficult choice: suffer with carpal tunnel syndrome or endure a long, painful recovery from surgery. At Ovation Hand Institute, we are showing people there is a better way. Through our proprietary, minimally invasive technique, people are free of their carpal tunnel syndrome pain and back to normal activities as soon as the next day. Gone are the days of unrelenting pain and sleepless nights.
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MICHAEL KLIOT MD,
DIRECTOR OF PERIPHERAL NERVE CENTER, STANFORD
“Rarely does a new surgical procedure offer an elegant and compelling alternative to the old tried and true technique. The thread Carpal Tunnel Release procedure is such an exception. This new surgical technique is a brilliant addition to the surgical armamentarium that accelerates patient recovery while improving clinical outcome.”
Meet the Team
Meet the team guiding the future of Ovation Hand Institute
RICK ANDERSON
Co-Founder & Chairman
For more than 20 years, Rick Anderson has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation. A visionary leader who is passionate about improving healthcare delivery, Rick has been part of several of the best-known and highly successful online health-related services, and is a leader in consumer-driven, retail healthcare solutions.
Rick currently serves as chief executive officer for ImageLink, an imaging provider with 15 locations and a rapid expansion plan. He previously served as chairman and chief executive officer for Smart Choice MRI, an independent MRI provider with a consumer-focused model offering exceptional quality and patient experience for a transparent value. Rick took Smart Choice MRI from one clinic in Milwaukee, WI to a multi-state operation with 16 clinics across the Midwest. He previously served as senior vice president of the pioneering health and wellness platform Sharecare, where he was one of the original team members. At Sharecare, Rick spearheaded expansion and integration efforts, forging partnerships with key health networks. Additionally, Rick was one of the first five employees at WebMD and led business development efforts in the Western and Midwestern markets. He also served as an executive team member for a number of other healthcare businesses including QDS and Endeavor Technologies. Rick is committed to helping other businesses develop and is an active member of several boards.
Rick earned his B.A. in history from Bethel University.
RICH HARRISON, MD
Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer
A board-certified Neurosurgeon, Dr. Richard Harrison has a special interest in disc replacement surgery. After receiving his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Dr. Harrison completed his Neurological Surgery Residency at Loyola University, Chicago, IL, and a Fellowship in skull base surgery at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, UK. Dr. Harrison is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Brown County Medical Society, Wisconsin Medical Society, and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Harrison was recently honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserves-Medical Corp after being active since 1989. Dr. Harrison became interested in the Ovation Technique after seeing the continued positive impact on patients. Dr. Harrison is an Ovation Certified physician, and has been approved to perform the technique.
MARK NIEDFELDT, MD
Dr. Mark Niedfeldt is currently on the medical staff at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Columbia St. Mary’s-Milwaukee and Ozaukee as well as the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin. He serves as team physician for the Milwaukee Brewers, the US National Snowboarding and Freeskiing Teams, Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Concordia University. He previously worked with the Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Wave, Milwaukee Wave United, Milwaukee Rampage and the Milwaukee Ballet. Dr. Mark Niedfeldt graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater magna cum laude and went on to earn his M.D. from the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his residency in Family Medicine through the Medical College of Wisconsin’s program at St. Mary’s Hospital. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at MCW. Dr. Niedfeldt is an Ovation Certified physician, and has been approved to perform the technique.
ANDREW ZELBY, MD
Dr. Zelby is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has been performing neurosurgery for the past 26 years. He completed a neurosurgery residency at Loyola University Medical Center, followed by an orthopedic spine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. After completing his residency and spine fellowship, Dr. Zelby was an assistant professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery at Loyola. Since leaving Loyola in 1996, he has had an active practice in the western suburbs of Chicago. He is also an assistant professor of neurosurgery at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Zelby has privileges at MacNeal Hospital, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, LaGrange Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurosurgeons, and is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Zelby is an Ovation Certified physician, and has been approved to perform the technique.
SUSAN LEMENS, PA-C
Susan Lemens is a nationally certified physician assistant with over 25 years of experience in Neurosurgery.
She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and started her career at Mayo Clinic Arizona, practicing in Neurological Surgery. A few years ago, she returned to her Wisconsin roots to better connect with family and continue her work as a physician assistant.
Susan has mentored many residents, medical students, and physician assistant students throughout her career at Mayo Clinic and locally through the University of Wisconsin Academy of Rural Medicine (WARM) Program. She strives to provide thorough and compassionate care, treating every person as if they were family.
When she’s not at work, Susan enjoys biking, backpacking, kayaking, and exploring the great outdoors with her husband and 2 grown children.
MIKALYA MEYER, PA-C
A certified Physician Assistant with Ovation Hand Institute since its inception in Green Bay, WI, Mikayla Meyer, PA-C, began her career as a PA in 2018.
After receiving her undergraduate degree in Biology from Carroll University, Waukesha, WI, she completed her Physician Assistant Studies at Jefferson College of Health Sciences, in Roanoke, Virginia.
Outside of Ovation Hand Institute, Mikayla enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She has a special interest in Neurosurgery, which she actively practices at BayCare Clinic with Dr. Richard Harrison.
TARRAH O'DONNELL, PA-C
Tarrah O’Donnell is a nationally certified physician assistant with experience in internal medicine dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida and then earned her Master of Clinical Sciences degree at Barry University in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
