Kristoffer M. Breien
Experienced in Bursitis

Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien

Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Summit Orthopedics
2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
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Experienced in Bursitis
Summit Orthopedics
2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
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Overview

Kristoffer Breien, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon at Summit Orthopedics specializing in hip and knee arthritis and joint replacement, serving Minneapolis/St. Paul patients. Dr. Breien cultivates trust with his patients; his candid sincerity and surgical skill have earned him a place on Minnesota’s Top Doctors list for many years. “You have to be honest with your patients,” he explains. “People are more informed than they’ve ever been, and they want to know what to expect—especially if they are considering surgery. Whether I am treating patients with conservative therapies or a surgical procedure, my focus is on delivering superior care.” Dr. Breien volunteers his surgical skills to underserved communities through One World Surgery.

Dr. Breien is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Graduate Institution
Creighton University Medical School
Residency
Creighton–Nebraska University Health Foundation
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in MN
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
Hospital Affiliations
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital
Allina United Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
Awards
Repeated “Top Doctor” in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

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CareFirst
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Group Health Cooperative
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Premera Blue Cross
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Security Health
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  • POS
Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Summit Orthopedics
2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, Eagan, MN 55121
Call: 651-968-5201
Other Locations
Summit Orthopedics
2090 Woodwinds Drive, Check Directory For Floor, Woodbury, MN 55125
Call: 651-968-5201
Summit Orthopedics
3580 Arcade Street, Floor 1, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Call: 651-968-5201
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2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 
 (0.1 miles away)
651-968-5201
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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