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Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD

Accepting New Patients

(26 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine (1998)

2620 EAGAN WOODS DRIVE
EAGAN, MN 55121

(651) 968-5201

Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD is an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD is affiliated with Summit Orthopedics.

Office Locations

2620 EAGAN WOODS DRIVE
EAGAN, MN 55121

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3580 Arcade Street S
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

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6050 SYCAMORE LANE N.
PLYMOUTH, MN 55442

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

In 2023, Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total hip replacement

By Affordability:

knee X-ray

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD performed more total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for knee X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	121
doctor visit	377
hip imaging	108
hospital care	20
injections	121
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	39
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	216
pelvic imaging	96
reconstructive surgery	39
X-rays	296

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	154
doctor visit	394
hip imaging	90
hospital care	23
injections	154
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	18
musculoskeletal imaging	179
pelvic imaging	83
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	244

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	51
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2014 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	342
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	23
doctor visit	690
fracture surgery	25
hip imaging	142
hospital care	24
injections	342
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	83
lower extremity surgery	95
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	36
musculoskeletal imaging	274
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	127
reconstructive surgery	83
X-rays	365

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	503
Black	31
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	111
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
doctor visit	295
hip imaging	96
hospital care	15
injections	149
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	169
pelvic imaging	83
reconstructive surgery	42
X-rays	240

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	438

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	570
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	94
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	120
doctor visit	225
hospital care	16
injections	120
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	48
lower extremity surgery	48
musculoskeletal imaging	64
reconstructive surgery	48
X-rays	64

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	40
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	241
hip imaging	15
injections	78
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
musculoskeletal imaging	95
reconstructive surgery	36
X-rays	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	29
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	196
injections	57
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	57
musculoskeletal imaging	63
reconstructive surgery	57
X-rays	63

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	31
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
doctor visit	305
hip imaging	14
injections	86
joint surgery	115
lower extremity surgery	115
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	25
musculoskeletal imaging	135
reconstructive surgery	102
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	121

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	22
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2020 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	310
hip imaging	21
injections	108
joint surgery	87
lower extremity surgery	87
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	32
musculoskeletal imaging	82
reconstructive surgery	87
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	61

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	33
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	85
doctor visit	272
injections	85
joint surgery	134
lower extremity surgery	134
musculoskeletal imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	134
X-rays	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	26
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	15
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
doctor visit	238
hip imaging	12
injections	72
joint surgery	122
lower extremity surgery	122
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	12
musculoskeletal imaging	37
reconstructive surgery	122
X-rays	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	28
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	202
injections	57
joint surgery	128
lower extremity surgery	128
musculoskeletal imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	128
X-rays	29

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	31
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated as an orthopedist in EAGAN, MN were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	119
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	23
doctor visit	312
fracture surgery	25
hip imaging	62
hospital care	19
injections	119
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	76
minimally invasive procedures	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	114
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	97
reconstructive surgery	74
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	135

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	298
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	41
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1998. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Summit Orthopedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in EAGAN, MN.

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Breien was fantastic. He took time to listen carefully to me about everything I wanted to tell him and then he spoke. He explained in clear terms and by showing me models and diagrams. He gave clear instructions on next steps and follow up care and he did all of this in a pleasant and very professional manner. I'll definitely recommend Dr. Breien to anyone who needs his help!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The MD verbalized clear understanding of my concerns. We had an excellent discussion regarding the current status of my left knee with bone-on-bone arthritis as well as the post-surgical status of my right knee which was replaced 18 months ago and minor issues I've experienced since that replacement which was performed at a different orthopedic practice.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I chose Dr. Breien for my knee surgery and couldn't be happier with him. He is vibrant, fun and extremely knowledgeable. Excellent surgeon !! I have a very small scar and it's healing nicely (6 weeks out). I have no pain and my treatment has been top notchWill recommend him to anyone who asks.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I always relate to friends and family about how we feel about Dr. Breien and Summit Orthopedics. Top rated Dr. And facility. Would not go anywhere else for treatment.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Breien was very attentive, provided excellent diagnosis and explained treatment options fully. He was very pleasant and gave positive encouragement.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Breien explained everything and showed me exactly what was causing the problem which made it easier to know what to maintain doing to avoid surgery

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Breien and his team are excellent! This will be my 3rd joint replacement with Dr. Brien & I wouldn't think of going anywhere else!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-30

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Dr. Breien was very nice and caring. He didn't push one treatment over or another. He took the time to listen to my concerns.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-16

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Dr. Breien was outstanding. He took the time to really listen to me and appreciate my concerns. He was very thoughtful.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-20

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I have since found out he is also the Dr to my uncle and my sister in law and they both sing his praises and his PA's.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kristoffer M. Breien, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,039 Mako $842	Insignia $779	MAKOplasty $674	HIPS $224	TRIATHLON $190	Other $330
Arthrex, Inc.	$3,038 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE KNEE & HIP ARTHROSCOPY $1,051	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $24	$1,963
Gemini Medical LLC	$138 ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $138
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$59 LCP $24	$35
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$21 TotalShield $21
Other	$29 AQUAMANTYS(TM) $16	DeNovo NT $13

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,986
Travel and Lodging	$2,029
Food and Beverage	$1,309

Biography

Dr. Kristoffer Breien's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Breien studied medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His distinctions include: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Super Doctors. Dr. Breien is professionally affiliated with Summit Orthopedics. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Eagan, MN.