Education:
- BS degree, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, S.D.
- MD degree, University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD.
Residency:
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn.
Certification:
Board certified in general surgery, American Board of Surgery
Memberships:
American College of Surgeons
Leadership:
- Medical Director, North Trauma Institute, North Memorial Medical Center, 1993 – 2010
- Chairman, Minnesota State Trauma Advisory Committee, 2005-2010
- Board of Trustees, North Memorial Medical Center, 2007-2010
- Former Chief Medical Officer, North Memorial Health Care System
- Chief Executive Officer, North Memorial Health Care System, 2015-present
- Former President, North Memorial Population Health and Ambulatory Services
- Former lead physician for North Memorial’s physician organization
Awards:
Top Doctor, Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019
Outside interests:
Dr. Croston enjoys sailing, hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time at his lake cabin in northern Minnesota.
Why did you choose to become a surgeon?
I have always wanted to be a person who would be trusted to do the right thing and deliver the best outcomes. Surgery seemed to fit that best.
What’s special about Specialists in General Surgery?
It’s a group that chooses to practice together, independently, and provide health care the way it should be delivered.
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