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, 90 doctors were recently named to Minnesota Monthly’s 2023 Top Doctors list. For some, this is a repeat honor, having made the list in previous years. Some are also among those named 2023 Rising Stars and Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

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.

Our 2023 Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor honorees

Select a specialty to learn more about top doctors and find your own top doctor.

Addiction medicine

Find an award-winning addiction medicine specialist to help with diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

• Christopher A. Darnell, MD | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center
• Russell B. Spingarn | HealthPartners Clinic, White Bear Lake

Allergy and immunology

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

• Mollie L. Alpern, MD | HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater
• Pamela J. Harris, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Annely M. Richardson, MD | HealthPartners Hutchinson Health Clinic, Hutchinson
• Andrew S. Nickels, MD | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Shakopee

Cardiology and cardiac surgery

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

• Aimee E. Johnson, MD | HealthPartners Hutchinson Health Clinic, Hutchinson
• Soma Sen, MD | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, 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
• Ryan M. Carlson, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Surgery, Saint Paul
• David J. Willis, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

Cosmetic surgery

If you’d like to enhance your appearance, our award-winning cosmetic surgeons can help.

• Jason L. Buseman, MD | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park
• Anthony J. DeAngelis, MD | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park
• Harley Seth Dresner, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
• Sue-Mi C. Tuttle, MD | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park
• Jane A. Nemecek, MD | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park

Critical care medicine

Our award-winning critical care doctors provide compassionate care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

• Sara E. Erickson, MD | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinics, Saint Paul
• Elizabeth A. Miller, 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.

• Cari Gibbs Dakin, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Jennifer A. Day, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Sara A. Hylwa, MD | Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Minneapolis
• Larisa S. Speetzen, 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.

• Amy B. Criego, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Laura M. Gandrud Pickett, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Rebecca M. Moxness, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park

Family medicine

Find top-rated family medicine doctors to provide a range of care to people of all ages – everything from treating minor injuries to managing conditions like allergies.

• Michael N. Stiffman, MD | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills

Gastroenterology

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

• Samantha A. Stoven, MD | Park Nicollet Digestive and Endoscopy Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Thomas J. Maust, 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.

• Thomas H. Blee, MD | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinics, Saint Paul
• Mary Beth Colbert, MD | HealthPartners Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Bela S. Denes, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Brian C. Grubbs, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Jennifer A. Haas, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Surgery, Saint Paul
• Keith M. Heaton, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Kevin J. Ose, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Kristen N. Ritter , MD | Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center, Saint Louis Park
• Paul S. Vietzen, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

Gynecologic oncology

Depend on our award-winning experts for compassionate care and guidance for gynecologic cancers such as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer and cervical cancer.

• Adrianne R. Mallen, MD | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinics, Saint Paul

Hand surgery

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

• Deborah C. Bohn, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Yvonne M. Grierson, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Jeffrey B. Husband, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Thomas F. Varecka, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Thomas M. Walsh IV, MD | TRIA Orthopedics, Saint Louis Park

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.

• Joel Waclaw Carter, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Miguel A. Ruiz Diaz, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Lung and Sleep Health, Saint Paul
• Lisa C. Illig, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
• Daniel J. Townsend, MD | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinics, Saint Paul

Hospital medicine

Whether you’re in the hospital for a scheduled surgery or for energy care, you can expect to receive compassionate and expert support from our incredible hospitalists.

• Benji K. Mathews, MD | HealthPartners – Regions Hospital

Infectious disease

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

• Mark R. Sannes, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Clinic, Saint Louis Park
• Nila Suntharam, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Sarah R. Peglow, MD | HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
• Robyn M. Kaiser, MD | HealthPartners & Park Nicollet

Internal medicine

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

• Rebecca A. Bartlett, MD | HealthPartners Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
• Sarah J. D'Heilly, MD | HealthPartners Wabasha Clinic, Saint Paul
• Mary Z. Miley, MD | Park Nicollet Clinic, Plymouth

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 Wabasha Clinic, Saint Paul
• Elizabeth Ann Baldwin, MD | HealthPartners Wabasha Clinic, Saint Paul

Neurology

Our neurologists provide expert care for conditions such as stroke, dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, severe pain and more.

• Jeffrey P. Willging, MD | Park Nicollet Neurology/Neurosurgery, Saint Louis Park

Obstetrics and gynecology

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

• Sari W. Witzke, 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

Oncology and hematology

Depend on expert oncologists to provide award-winning cancer care that’s personalized to each patient, using the latest medical knowledge, advanced therapies and innovative treatments.

• Balkrishna N. Jahagirdar, MBBS | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital, Saint Paul
• Randy Hurley, MD | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital, Saint Paul
• Steven E. McCormack, MD | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital, Saint Paul
• Mark R. Menge, MD | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
• Mark A. Wilkowske, MD | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park

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, Saint Louis Park
• Jonathan T. Pribila, MD | Park Nicollet Eye Care, Saint Louis Park

Orthopedic surgery

Our orthopedic surgeons provide award-winning care for the entire musculoskeletal system – from head injuries to foot injuries and everything in between.

• Jonathan P. Braman, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Bradley J. Nelson, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
• Christine M. Pui, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington

Otolaryngology

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

• Derek J.J. Schmidt, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Otolaryngology, Saint Paul

Pathology

Our pathologists use laboratory techniques can help find answers during the diagnosis or treatment of different diseases and medical conditions.

• Ross W. Simpson, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

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.

• Peter A. Stiles, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington

Plastic surgery

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

• Ruth J. Barta, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Plastic and Hand Surgery, Saint Paul
• Jason L. Buseman, MD | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park
• Harley S. Dresner, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Otolaryngology, Saint Paul
• Ashish Y. Mahajan, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Plastic and Hand Surgery, Saint Paul

Psychiatry

Our award-winning psychiatrists provide compassionate mental health support for people of all ages.

• Christine R. Stanson, MD | Regions Hospital, Saint Paul

Radiology

Our radiologists deliver expert care by analyzing images to help diagnose, monitor and treat different conditions and injuries.

• Brent R. Chamberlain, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

Respiratory and pulmonary care

Our pulmonologists provide expert care for your lungs. We treat lung disease, pneumonia, infections, emphysema, asthma and other breathing problems.

• Nicolette Myers, MD | Park Nicollet Sleep Disorder Center, Saint Louis Park

Rehabilitation

Our rehabilitation specialists include speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and more.

• Anne N.F. Maurer, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington

Rheumatology

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

• Tawatchai Paisansinsup, MD | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park

Sleep medicine

Our sleep medicine experts treat sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy, shift work disorder, restless leg syndrome and other conditions.

• Michael D. Alter, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Lung and Sleep Health, Saint Paul

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
• Anne-Marie Ford Moore, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington

Thoracic surgery

Our top-rated thoracic surgeons provide chest surgery for heart disease, cancer and swallowing problems.

• Douglas R. Baldwin, MD | Regions Hospital – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Saint Paul
• Ted H. Spooner, MD | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park

Urogynecology

Our urogynecologists provide expert care for female incontinence and pelvic floor concerns.

• Anna R. McNanley, MD | Park Nicollet Women’s Services, Maple Grove

The best care for all your needs

These Top Doctors are just some of our expert primary care doctors and specialists across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. We have hundreds of doctors ready to provide personalized support for all your care needs.