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Christopher Traynor, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

This provider is an independent provider, not an employee of North Memorial Health, who practices/provides services at some North Memorial Health locations.

Orthopedics / Bones & Joints

Approach To Care

Dr. Traynor is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in foot and ankle care, including bunions, flat feet, toe deformity, trauma, arthritis, ankle instability and sports injuries. Additionally, he performs total joint replacement including robotic total knee arthroplasty and total ankle replacement. He treats a wide array of conditions including general orthopedics, fractures, traumatic and sport injuries of the lower extremities.

I compassionately care for patients to restore and regain their mobility.

Experience

Education

  • Undergrade: Bachelor of Arts, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN
  • Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND

Residency

  • Orthopedic Surgery – Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, MI

Fellowship

  • Foot & Ankle Surgery – Twin Cities Orthopedics, Edina, MN

Certifications

  • Board Eligible – American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Personal

Outside of work, Dr. Traynor is married with three young children who keep him and his wife busy. He enjoys spending time with family at the lake and outdoor activities including camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing.

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