Alexa L. Kleist, DO
Pediatric Care
Locations
Accepting New Patients 18 Years Old and Under
Call for Availability: 763-581-CARE
Approach To Care
Dr. Alexa Kleist uses a comprehensive, team-based approach, taking time to get to know children and families to build a trust-filled relationship. She partners with families, focusing on active listening and problem solving and works hard to stay current with evidence-based medicine, overall aiming to provide the best care for her patients.
She loves getting to walk alongside children and families and is especially interested in newborn care, early development, breastfeeding support, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Dr. Kleist comes from a family of teachers and values the importance of teaching and learning in medicine, so she brings a guiding and educational approach to her practice. She strives to support children as they build their foundation for a healthy life.
“I focus on serving children and their families and providing compassionate, thorough, and individualized care.”
Experience
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Biology – Illinois Wesleyan University
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – Liberty University
Residency
- Duke University Pediatric Residency
Recognition
- Duke YT and Alice Chen Resident Patient Care Award, 2026
- Duke Hospital Medicine Resident Award, 2026
- Duke Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Resident Physician of the Year, 2025
- Duke Medical School Particularly Effective Teacher, 2025
Personal
Dr. Alexa Kleist grew up in Minnesota and has been living in various states throughout her education journey. She is thrilled to serve patients in her home state.
She played volleyball in college and likes being active. She enjoys exploring new places, playing board games and cards, going to northern Minnesota, and spending time outdoors, especially at the lake. She loves hanging out with her husband and toddler and getting together with family and friends.
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
