Kristina Loken, MD

"“My role is to help parents keep their children healthy. I prefer to collaborate with parents and discuss the options for treating or not treating common childhood conditions.”

Professional Experience:

Stellis Health-Buffalo Clinic, 2001 – present

Chairperson Buffalo Hospital Department of Pediatrics, 2009–present

Member Buffalo Hospital Executive Committee, 2009–present

Member Allina Pediatric Care Council, 2013–present

Education:

Residency – Pediatric, Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies

Doctor of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Undergraduate, Dartmouth College

Certifications:

Board Certified, Pediatrics"

"PrimaCare Direct is a health membership for primary care that allows you to pay one low monthly fee of $75 directly to the clinic of your choice for primary care access. The majority of medical needs are, typically, met through primary care visits. Your major medical plan is for the other healthcare services, hospital and specialty care, but is not needed for routine primary care.

PrimaCare Direct is a cooperative of clinics in Minnesota that want to lower the cost healthcare to the patient, while focusing on providing exceptional care centered around wellness. Traditional health insurance programs discourage doctor visits by adding extra costs to each visit (copays) or even accessing insurance altogether (deductibles). PrimaCare Direct encourages patients to visit their physician regularly and build a working relationship to achieve good health outcomes."