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DR. JAY KRUSE HIP & KNEE SPECIALIST
VOTED # 1 BEST ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON Thank You, Anoka County Shopper Readers!
JAY KRUSE, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and knee replacement surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and completed his Orthopedic Residency at Akron General Medical Center.
Dr. Kruse has dedicated his practice to hip and knee replacement surgery. He enjoys the use of new innovations and technologies, such as robotic-assisted procedures, and has a special interest in joint replacement solutions for the younger patient.
Reader’ s Choice for 13 years: 2013-2024, 2026
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Dr. Kruse is the founder and former Medical Director of the Joint Replacement Center at Unity Hospital. He previously held a position as vice-chairman of the Department of Orthopedics at Mercy Hospital and has served on the Twin Cities Orthopedics Board. In addition, he has received the Mpls. St. Paul Top Doctor award from 2016-2026, along with Sun Media Publication in Columbia Heights, Fridley, Mounds View, and New Brighton.
Most importantly, Dr. Kruse enjoys getting to know his patients and developing an individualized treatment plan suited to their goals and needs.
Dr. Kruse likes spending time with his wife and their three children. He is involved with coaching high school sports and enjoys outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and gardening.
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