You want the best health, so it makes sense that you want the best health care team, too. At HealthPartners, we have hundreds of incredible care providers, giving you many choices when looking for a doctor who fits your needs and care preferences.

Our doctors are often recognized for providing the highest level of care. In fact, more than 40 of our doctors are included on Minnesota Monthly’s 2025 Top Doctors list, and many are also recognized as Top Doctors for Women.

What’s more, almost half of these physicians received special recognition in 2025 as a Top Doctor – Legacy of Healthcare Excellence for providing outstanding patient care, year after year. The legacy designation is given to physicians who have been honored as a Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor for eight or more years.

To create their yearly Top Doctors list, Minnesota Monthly contacts thousands of doctors in the Twin Cities metro area and Olmsted County. Each doctor is asked to share three doctors within each specialty area that they’d recommend to others. The honorees for the year are those with the most votes.

If you’re looking for your own “top doctor” to be part of your care team, you want someone you’re comfortable with and trust to help you reach your health goals. Below, you’ll be able to meet this year’s Top Doctors and explore doctors across a variety of specialties.

*Denotes Top Doctor – Legacy of Excellence

Our 2025 Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor honorees

Allergy and immunology

Depend on our top-rated allergists to help you get relief from seasonal, skin and food allergies.

• Andrew S. Nickels, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Supriya Varadarajulu, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park

Cardiology and cardiac surgery

Our board-certified cardiologists and cardiac surgeons provide complete heart health, including preventive care, managing chronic conditions and recovery support.

• Bernard S. Harrison, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

Colon and rectal surgeon

Our award-winning colon and rectal surgeons provide expert care for colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and more.

• George Eric Belzer, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

Dermatology

Depend on top-rated dermatologists to provide expert care for your skin, hair and nails, helping to manage conditions like acne and hair loss, and monitoring your skin for signs of cancer.

• Alison K. Adams, MD | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
• Cari G. Dakin, MD* | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
• Kia K. Lilly, MD | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
• Desiree Alaina Mohandas, MD | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
• Larisa S. Speetzen, MD* | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
• Matthew W. Tsang, MD | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park

Endocrinology and metabolism

Our award-winning doctors care for a range of endocrine conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disease, bone and calcium disorders, adrenal disease and hypogonadism – in both children and adults.

• Laura M. Gandrud Pickett, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• David M. Tridgell, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park

Gastroenterology

Find award-winning digestive health care for celiac disease, gastric reflux, liver and pancreatic disorders, gastrointestinal cancers, irritable bowel syndrome and more.

• Alyssa M. Anderson, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Anupama U. Nookala, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Samantha A. Stoven, MD | Park Nicollet Digestive and Endoscopy Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

General surgery

Our talented surgeons perform a range of surgeries. No matter what type of surgery you need, you'll find compassionate expertise and a customized treatment plan.

• Kristen N. Ritter, MD | HealthPartners Cancer Care at Park Nicollet, Maple Grove

Hand surgery

Our hand surgeons provide expert care for hand, arm and elbow injuries, strains, defects, arthritis and more.

• Erica J. Gauger, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
• Jeffrey B. Husband, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Katharine S. A. Pico, MD | Regions Hospital – Orthopedic Surgery
• Thomas F. Varecka, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Christina M. Ward, MD* | Regions Hospital – Orthopedic Surgery

Hospice and palliative medicine

Our award-winning hospice and palliative medicine specialists help patients find expert care and peace of mind during serious or terminal illness.

• Miguel A. Ruiz Diaz, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Lung & Sleep Health, Saint Paul

Infectious disease

Our experts help with rare or hard-to-treat infections, including HIV/AIDs and other bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infections.

• Teresa C. Fox, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Infectious Disease, Saint Paul
• Sarah R. Peglow, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul

Internal medicine

Our top-rated internal medicine doctors care for adults, providing preventive care, health screenings, condition management and treatment for illness and injury.

• Alaa M.O. Ali, MBBS | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Morgan E. Groth, MD | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park

Maternal and fetal medicine

Our highly trained maternal and fetal medicine specialists provide expert care and support during complicated pregnancies, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and birth defects.

• Marijo N. Aguilera, MD | HealthPartners Clinic, Saint Paul
• Elizabeth Ann Baldwin, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Saint Paul

Obstetrics and gynecology

Our OB-GYNs support women throughout their adult lives and provide guidance for pregnancy, birth control, periods and menopause.

• Megan L. Schmitt, MD | Park Nicollet Women’s Center, Saint Louis Park

Occupational therapy

Work with a first-rate occupational therapist to develop the strength and control you need for your job and your life.

• Christina L. Cusic, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Jonathan S. Sellman, MD | HealthPartners Clinic, Saint Paul

Ophthalmology

Find award-winning eye care, for everything from routine eye exams to treatments such as cataracts, macular degeneration, strabismus, amblyopia and chronic dry eyes.

• Laura Johnson Heinmiller, MD | Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store, Maple Grove and Saint Louis Park
• Jonathan T. Pribila, MD* | Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store, Saint Louis Park

Otolaryngology

Our ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors provide expert care for conditions such as chronic infections, tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, tonsillitis and sinusitis.

• Joel J. Stanek, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul

Pain medicine

If you have chronic pain, our pain specialists can work with you to develop a treatment plan that gets you back to enjoying life once again.

• Paul J. Amundson, MD | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Maple Grove
• Peter A. Stiles, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington

Plastic surgery

Discover award-winning reconstructive surgery to help you achieve your goals.

• Jason L. Buseman, MD* | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park and Burnsville
• Anthony J. DeAngelis, MD | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park
• Ashish Y. Mahajan, MD* | HealthPartners Specialist Center, Saint Paul
• Jane A. Nemecek, MD* | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park

Rheumatology

Our expert rheumatologists treat painful conditions that affect your joints, muscles and ligaments, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma and vasculitis.

• Peter D. Kent, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park

Sports medicine

Get award-winning sports injury care, rehab, exercise training and nutrition advice from top-rated sports medicine specialists.

• Heather L. Bergeson, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington

The best care for all your needs

These Top Doctors are just some of the options for amazing health care in the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. HealthPartners also has nearly 200 physicians (including many listed above) who’ve been named 2025 Rising Stars and Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

And with hundreds more primary care doctors and specialists across our care system, you’ll always have access to personalized, high-quality care when and where you need it.