Kristoffer M. Breien
Experienced in Hip Replacement
Experienced in Hip Replacement
2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, 
Eagan, MN 

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 Hip Replacement. 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

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
PreferredOne
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Security Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
Trustmark
  • PPO
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

Summit Orthopedics
2620 Eagan Woods Drive, Floor 1, Eagan, MN 55121
Other Locations
Summit Orthopedics
2090 Woodwinds Drive, Check Directory For Floor, Woodbury, MN 55125
Summit Orthopedics
3580 Arcade Street, Floor 1, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
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