Colin J. Anderson
Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Colin J. Anderson

Orthopedics
Allina Health Orthopedics - Minneapolis
2800 Chicago Avenue, Suite 400, 
Minneapolis, MN 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
15
conditions
Allina Health Orthopedics - Minneapolis
2800 Chicago Avenue, Suite 400, 
Minneapolis, MN 

Overview

Practice philosophy:My practice philosophy is to treat all patients like they are family members. Most of the patients I see are being referred for a bone or soft tissue lesion or tumor. While many of these conditions are not cancerous, some of them are. My goals are to perform a thorough evaluation and obtain the diagnosis, to develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient to best manage their condition, and to preserve and restore function to the highest degree.

Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Liposarcoma, Bone Tumor, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Anderson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery,2021 and Orthopaedic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery in NC

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery,2021
Orthopaedic Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Mercy Hospital
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Allina United Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Primewest Health System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
South Country Health Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Allina Health Orthopedics - Minneapolis
2800 Chicago Avenue, Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Other Locations
Allina Health Cancer Institute - Minneapolis
913 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

13 Total Publications

Reply to the Letter to the Editor: Can a Liquid Biopsy Detect Circulating Tumor DNA With Low-passage Whole-genome Sequencing in Patients With a Sarcoma? A Pilot Evaluation.
Reply to the Letter to the Editor: Can a Liquid Biopsy Detect Circulating Tumor DNA With Low-passage Whole-genome Sequencing in Patients With a Sarcoma? A Pilot Evaluation.
Journal: Clinical orthopaedics and related research
Published: July 02, 2025
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What conditions does Dr. Colin J. Anderson specialize in?

While Dr. Colin J. Anderson is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, and Liposarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

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Yes. Dr. Colin J. Anderson has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Colin J. Anderson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Colin J. Anderson accept my insurance?

Dr. Colin J. Anderson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 952-946-9777 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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