Kristine S. Hentges, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Travel medicine
Professional interests:
- Adolescent Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Chronic conditions
- Skin biopsy
- Wart removal and treatment
I am a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include adolescent medicine, pediatrics, chronic conditions, skin biopsy and wart removal and treatment.
Hometown: Chaska, MN
Best part of my work: When patients work hard to improve their health and it is evident that they feel better.
Why I became a physician: I enjoy being able to help people when they are sick.
What I tell my friends and family: Get regular check-ups and keep active.
How I spend my free time: Running, crafts, scrapbooking.
What patients say about me: Patients have told me that I am a good listener.
Favorite health tip: Wash your hands frequently.
Practice philosophy: Prevention is the key and helps keep the chronic illnesses well controlled. I enjoy seeing patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. I treat chronic conditions as well as acute illnesses. I do basic office procedures such as skin biopsy, wart treatment and casting broken bones.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Specialties
- Travel medicine
Personal interests
- Arts/Crafts
- Running
- Scrapbooking
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
Current licenses and certifications
- Board Certification in Family Medicine
- Medical License
Internships
- Health Partners, St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center
Residencies
- HealthPartners Family Residency Program
Years of experience
- 27
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- 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)