Ben is a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon. He attended medical school at the University of Minnesota followed by an orthopaedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He completed an extra year of training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare. His areas of interest are general pediatric orthopaedics including trauma, cerebral palsy, and hip and foot disorders. Ben enjoys working with medical students and residents. In his spare time, Ben enjoys playing and following hockey and golf.
Locations
Children's Minnesota Specialty Center - Orthopedics Clinic
2530 Chicago Avenue, Suite G070, Minneapolis, MN55404
Fellowship: University of Minnesota Medical School, Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric, 2013
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 2012
Medical Education: University of Minnesota Medical School, MD, 2007
Insurance
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Search plans
Aetna (Preferred One PPO)
Allina Health | Aetna
America's PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Cigna (HP PPO)
Group Health of Eau Claire
HealthPartners
Hennepin Health
Medica
Medicaid
Multiplan Inc.
Optum Behavioral Health
Preferred One
PrimeWest
South Country Health Alliance
TriCare
Ucare
United HealthCare
Wisconsin MA- Forward Health
WPS/Arise Health Plan
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
30 ratings, 2 reviews302
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4.7
3 out of 5 stars3 out of 5
Reviewed on 5/23/2026
Course they seen the but they didn't do anything to her
5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5
Reviewed on 5/15/2026
Dr. Novak is an absolute treasure! He always explains things directly to my daughter and I appreciate him talking to her and not about her. He always gives her time to ask any questions so she's not rushed. We are so grateful for his compassion, skill, and ongoing exceptional care. A true 10/10.