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Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and Oncology (Cancer Care)

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1997 - 2001)

Professional interests include: genitourinary cancer, laparoscopic surgery, prostate cancer, and more.

2855 Campus Drive Suite 530
Plymouth, MN 55441

(651) 999-6800

Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS is an urologist in Plymouth, MN specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and oncology (cancer care). He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS is affiliated with Minnesota Urology.

Office Locations

Minnesota Urology

2855 Campus Drive Suite 530
Plymouth, MN 55441

(833) 905-0989

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3960 Coon Rapids Boulevard Suite 301
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

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500 Osborne Road Suite 120
Fridley, MN 55432

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Some issues Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

minimally invasive procedures

In 2023, Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS performed more minimally invasive procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

indwelling urethral catheter insertion

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

total PSA test

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS performed more blood draw, cystoscopy, diagnostic cystoscopy, indwelling urethral catheter insertion, lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, total PSA test, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	25
cytology	19
doctor visit	355
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	17
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
lab tests	90
minimally invasive procedures	114
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	136

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	34
doctor visit	323
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
lab tests	99
minimally invasive procedures	103
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	171

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	34
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2014 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	73
cytology	12
doctor visit	390
hormone therapy	24
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lab tests	214
minimally invasive procedures	94
stent placement (stenting)	24
urologic procedures	137

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	56
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2015 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	125
catheterization	24
doctor visit	465
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
lab tests	396
minimally invasive procedures	84
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	173

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	592
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	680
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	102
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

blood draw	136
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	391
foreign body removal	16
hormone therapy	25
lab tests	411
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	127
minor procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	27
urologic procedures	224

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	299
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	342
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	58
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	15
blood draw	119
catheterization	50
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	355
foreign body removal	14
hormone therapy	18
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	335
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	99
stent placement (stenting)	38
urologic procedures	246

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	50
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	12
blood draw	135
catheterization	46
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	385
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	23
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
lab tests	326
minimally invasive procedures	89
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	225

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	64
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

ablation	13
anorectal procedures	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	49
blood draw	264
cancer surgery	16
catheterization	58
chemotherapy	49
diagnostic procedures	24
dissection	16
doctor visit	650
excision	16
hormone therapy	30
lab tests	602
laser treatment	27
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	208
minor procedures	11
pelvic surgery	16
potassium test	17
preventive care	12
stent placement (stenting)	47
suprapubic catheter replacement	29
urologic procedures	446

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	521
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	88
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2020 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	12
blood draw	131
catheterization	48
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	414
foreign body removal	14
hormone therapy	24
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
lab tests	320
laser treatment	18
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	18
minimally invasive procedures	149
potassium test	19
stent placement (stenting)	41
urologic procedures	297

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	56
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2021 were lab tests, urologic procedures, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	16
blood draw	131
catheterization	61
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	563
foreign body removal	15
hormone therapy	13
lab tests	466
minimally invasive procedures	115
potassium test	22
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	303

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	70
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN during 2022 were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	14
blood draw	111
catheterization	58
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	443
foreign body removal	15
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	451
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	141
minor procedures	11
potassium test	13
preventive care	11
stent placement (stenting)	32
urologic procedures	292

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	443
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	57
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Plymouth, MN were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and blood draw.

ablation	13
anorectal procedures	13
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	49
blood draw	116
cancer surgery	16
catheterization	47
chemotherapy	49
cytology	15
diagnostic procedures	16
dissection	16
doctor visit	430
excision	16
foreign body removal	14
hormone therapy	22
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
lab tests	337
laser treatment	16
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
lymph node procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	120
minor procedures	11
pelvic surgery	16
potassium test	17
preventive care	11
stent placement (stenting)	27
urologic procedures	240

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	404
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	136
85 and over	57
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Kansas Medical Center. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Kansas Medical Center (2002)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Minnesota Urology

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Midwest Cryotherapy LP	$21,501 Cryo Probe $21,501
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$4,950 PROVENGE $4,950
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$4,691 ELIGARD $4,691
Janssen Products, LP	$4,645 ZYTIGA $4,645
Cardinal Health 108, LLC	$2,827 $2,827
Other	$7,607 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,551	NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $1,387	AquaBeam Robotic System $1,004	Olympus Resection Disposables $250	LITHOVUE $144	Other $2,271

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$21,501
Consulting Fee	$11,635
Travel and Lodging	$5,089
Honoraria	$4,500
Food and Beverage	$1,734
Other	$1,762

Research Payments

Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS has received 2 research payments totaling $1,400.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Gregory R. Hanson, MD, FACS.

Midwest Cryotherapy LP	2013	$13,476.46	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest
Midwest Cryotherapy LP	2014	$11,842.26	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest
Midwest Cryotherapy LP	2015	$10,380.43	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partner Interest

Biography

Dr. Gregory Hanson's areas of specialization are oncology (cancer care) and urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Hanson's clinical interests encompass laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and prostate cancer. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and performed his residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He has received distinctions including Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors; Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors; and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2015 Edition. He is professionally affiliated with Minnesota Urology.