Brett J. Salek, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Sports Medicine
- Non-surgical orthopedics
- Pediatric medicine
- Adolescent Medicine
- Diabetes
- Chronic disease management
- Virtual visits
I am board-certified in family medicine with professional interests in sports medicine and non-surgical orthopedics, pediatric and adolescent medicine and chronic disease management such as diabetes. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Plainview, MN
Specialties/focus: Family medicine
Best part of my work: I enjoy treating patients with sports-related injuries and getting them back to their sport.
Why I became a physician: I wanted to work with kids, adolescents and athletes – the combination of family medicine and sports medicine was a wonderful fit.
What I tell friends and family: Pain and fatigue are your body’s way of telling you to slow down. Do not overdo it when you’re injured.
How I spend my free time: Spending time with my family.
What patients say about me: I am easygoing and interact well with children and their parents.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Sports
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
Current licenses and certifications
- Family medicine
Residencies
- University of Minnesota St. John's Hospital Program
Years of experience
- 14
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Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)