Dr. Kristoffer Breien, MD
Dr. Kristoffer Breien, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Eagan, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities United Hospital and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
Summit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Eagan
2620 Eagan Woods Dr Eagan, MN 55121Make an Appointment
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Kristoffer Breien, MD, 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...read morebiography
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...read moreOrthopedic Surgery
Rheumatology
Family Sports Medicine
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Creighton-nebraska University Health Foundation
Residency HospitalColorado State University- Fort Collins, Colorado
Undergraduate SchoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1994
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Summit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Eagan
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Summit Orthopedics with Urgent Care Woodbury
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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