Summary

Dr. Denise Klinkner is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and trauma surgery. She earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and has built extensive expertise through multiple fellowships, including training at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC in 2009, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in 2011, and Texas Children's Hospital Baylor College of Medicine in 2015. Dr. Klinkner completed her residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals in 2007. With three decades of surgical experience, she brings comprehensive knowledge to her practice. She provides care in English.

Dr. Klinkner practices in Rochester, Minnesota, where she focuses on complex surgical conditions. She treats patients with achalasia, adnexal tumors, and adrenal cancer. Her surgical expertise includes intensive care management, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and rib stabilization procedures. These advanced skills allow her to provide comprehensive care for patients requiring specialized surgical intervention.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Texas Childrens Hospital Baylor College of Medicine
  • 4 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Denise Klinkner

200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
30 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Rochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MNRochester , MN
Med School: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Med School: Universidad De Los Andes Facultad De Medicina (Colombia)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Denise Klinkner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Cigna
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Denise Klinkner has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Denise Klinkner has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Trauma Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Denise Klinkner holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Texas Childrens Hospital Baylor College of Medicine in 2015, SSM Cardinal Glennon Childrens Medical Center in 2011, and Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC in 2009.

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals in 2007.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in 2001 and Carroll University in 1996.

NPI Number

Denise Klinkner's NPI number is 1568559235.

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Denise Klinkner's office is located at 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55905.
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