J. Kevin Croston, MD, FACS

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.