Kristina Tester-Klashnya Chien, MD, JD
Hospital Medicine
LocationsApproach To Care
Dr. Chien brings a diversity of clinical knowledge to her practice, with a focus on immigrant and refugee health, full spectrum family medicine and a passion for hospital medicine. Being in the hospital is a scary experience for many, and Dr. Chien believes in making that experience more approachable as a physician. She aims to treat patients in the hospital with clinical care that will allow them to thrive outside of it.
“I partner with patients for whatever life brings.”
Experience
Education
- Harvard University, BA
- University of Minnesota Medical School, MD
- University of Minnesota Law School, JD
Residency
- Centracare St. Cloud University of MN Family Medicine Residency Program
Certifications
- AOA
- ATLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- CALS
- NRP
- STABLE
Languages
- English
- French
Personal
When not in the hospital, Dr. Chien and her family raise Scottish Highland cattle on their hobby farm in central Minnesota. She enjoys time outside and with her family.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare
