John Breen, MD
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Surgery of the hand
Professional interests:
- Surgical and non-surgical treatment of injuries and disorders of the hand
- Surgical and non-surgical treatment of injuries, disorders of wrist
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Compressive neuropathy (carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome)
- Fractures and dislocations of the hand/wrist/forearm/elbow
- Hand arthritis
- Tendon lacerations
- Trigger finger
- Dupuytren's contractures (Xiaflex and Surgery)
As a hand and upper extremity specialist, I work with patients to understand their diagnosis and treatment options to provide the best possible outcomes. I believe in an individualized approach to treating patients based on listening to their unique needs and goals. I hope to share my knowledge and expertise to deliver the right care to the right patient at the right time. Retaining and regaining upper extremity function is an integral part of maintaining independence and having a healthy and active lifestyle.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Orthopedic surgery
- Surgery of the hand
Awards and recognitions
- 2022, 2023 MN Monthly Top Doctors
- 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors: Rising Stars
Personal interests
- Baking
- Cycling
- Family
- Golf
- Grilling
- Snowboarding
- Travel
Educational institutions
- Northeastern University, Boston, MA; B.S. Electrical Engineering
- Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH; MD
- University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN; Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
- Hand Surgery; Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth
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