Staying healthy is key to living your best life, and that’s why having the best care team is so important. At HealthPartners, you don’t need to look far for incredible care providers – our organization is home to hundreds of excellent doctors.
This year, 192 HealthPartners doctors have been named Top Doctors by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Included on the list are 73 Rising Stars, physicians who are being recognized for making a significant impact to medicine within the first decade of their career as fully licensed doctors.
How are Top Doctors selected each year? Doctors are nominated by their peers. The nominations are then evaluated and scored by an expert physician review panel. Only doctors with the highest total points are named Top Doctors.
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. And checking out their ratings, reviews and profiles can be a great start.
Below, you’ll be able to meet this year’s Top Doctors and explore doctors across a variety of specialties.
*Denotes Top Doctor
**Denotes Rising Star
Our 2023 Top Doctor and Rising Star honorees
Select a specialty to learn more about top doctors and find your own top doctor.
Allergy and immunology
Our top-rated allergists provide personalized treatment for seasonal, skin and food allergies.
Anesthesiology
Our anesthesiologists make surgeries safer and more comfortable by administering anesthetic during your procedure.
- Edward Violante, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
Cardiology and cardiac surgery
Our board-certified cardiologists and cardiac surgeons support all your heart health needs, providing preventive care and helping you recover from heart events.
- Elizabeth A. Bisinov, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
- Rufino E. M. Festin, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Maple Grove
- Christopher T. Holley, MD** | Park Nicollet Heart & Vascular Center
- Balaji Krishnan, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- William B. Nelson, MD* | Regions Hospital – Heart Center
- Pamela R. Paulsen, MD* | Regions Hospital – Heart Center
- Neeraj M. Sathnur, MD** | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
- Soma Sen, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
- Jeffrey J. Shultz, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
- Jay Scott Simonson, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center, Saint Louis Park
- Dennis W. Zhu, MD* | Regions Hospital – Heart Center
Colon and rectal surgeon
Our colon and rectal surgeons provide expert care for colon and rectal cancer and conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, hemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas.
Critical care medicine
Award-winning critical care doctors that provide compassionate care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
Dermatology
You can depend on top-ranked dermatologists to provide expert care for your skin, hair and nails. They’re experts at managing conditions like acne and hair loss, and monitoring your skin for signs of cancer.
- Lauren Becker O'Neill, MD** | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
- Cari Gibbs Dakin, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Jennifer A. Day, MD** | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
- John Raymond Fenyk, Jr., MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Erin M. Warshaw, MD* | Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Minneapolis
- Robyn F. Wetter, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
Emergency medicine and urgent care
If you become seriously injured or ill, our experts will make sure you get the care you need, when you need it.
Endocrinology and metabolism
Our award-winning endocrinologists provide personalized care for a range of conditions, including diabetes, thyroid disease, bone and calcium disorders, adrenal disease and hypogonadism.
- Anders L. Carlson, MD*
- Amy B. Criego, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Laura M. Gandrud Pickett, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Christopher T. Kodl, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Samar Malaeb, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Rebecca M. Moxness, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Betsy L. Schwartz, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
Family medicine
Our top-ranked family medicine doctors provide everyday care for the entire family, treating illnesses, minor injuries and common conditions like allergies.
- Ingrid A. Beck, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Ashley R. Bishop, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Xiao Feng, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Annie L. Ideker, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Megan M. Keuler, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic – Nokomis, Minneapolis
- Sally A. Kline, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Eden Prairie
- Jessica J. Kolb, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Jeremy S. Springer, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Creekside, Saint Louis Park
Gastroenterology
Our award-winning digestive specialists provide expert care for celiac disease, gastric reflux, liver and pancreatic disorders, gastrointestinal cancers, irritable bowel syndrome and more.
General surgery
Our top-rated surgeons are known for great outcomes and customized treatment plans. They’ll provide compassionate expertise, no matter what type of surgery you need.
- Amy C. Fox, MD* | HealthPartners, Saint Paul
- Brian C. Grubbs, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Jennifer A. Haas, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Keith M. Heaton, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Thomas A. Jones, MD* | Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Center, Saint Louis Park
- Brian S. Myer, MD** | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinics, Saint Paul
- Kevin J. Ose, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Patrick J. Shabino, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Seth I. Wolpert, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
Geriatric medicine
You can depend on our top-ranked geriatricians to help older patients receive the best health care at home and in the clinic.
Gynecologic oncology
Find award-winning, compassionate care for gynecologic cancers such as uterine cancer, endometrial cancer and cervical cancer.
Infectious disease
Our infectious disease specialists treat rare or hard-to-treat infections such as HIV/AIDs and other bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic infections.
Internal medicine
Adults can depend on our top-ranked internal medicine doctor for expert preventive care and specialized support. They can help with yearly physicals, cancer screenings and chronic condition management.
- William H. Anderson, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Wayzata
- John R. Bartlett, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Rebecca A. Bartlett, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Mary Sue Beran, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka
- John P. Conely, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Mary Z. Miley, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Plymouth
- Stephen W. Murphy, DO** | Park Nicollet Clinic – Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka
- Bernard Quebral, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Woodbury
- Kristi A. Trostel, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
Maternal and fetal medicine
Our award-winning maternal fetal medicine doctors provide compassionate care and support for complicated pregnancies, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and birth defects.
Nephrology
Our kidney doctors provide expert care for kidney disease, kidney failure, infections, cysts, dialysis and other kidney conditions.
Neurology
Our highly skilled neurologists provide personalized care for conditions such as stroke, dementia, epilepsy, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, severe pain and more.
- Erin Elizabeth Carlson, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater
- Bret C. Haake, MD* | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Saint Paul
- Laura Y.J. Li, MD* | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Saint Paul
- Martha A. Nance, MD* | Park Nicollet Struthers Parkinson's Center, Golden Valley
- Behnam Sabayan, MD** | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Saint Paul
- Melissa K. Samuelsson, MD* | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Saint Paul
- Drahomira Sencakova, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Meadowbrook, Saint Louis Park
Neurosurgery
You can depend on our award-winning neurosurgeons to provide expert outcomes in back surgery, spine surgery and brain surgery.
Obstetrics and gynecology
Our top-ranked OB-GYNs support women of all ages, providing guidance for pregnancy, birth control, periods and menopause.
- Laura Anne Dean, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater
- Bridget Keller, MD* | Park Nicollet Women's Center, Saint Louis Park
- Joy M. Maharaj, MD** | Park Nicollet Women's Center, Saint Louis Park
- Laura K. Melcher, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Andrea L. Messina, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka
- Kellee B. Ott, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Bloomington
- Janet M. Schaffer, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Deborah A. Thorp, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Anjali A. Wilcox, MD** | HealthPartners Health Center for Women
Oncology and hematology
Receive award-winning cancer care that’s personalized to your needs and uses the latest medical knowledge, advanced therapies and innovative treatments.
- Daniel M. Anderson, MD* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Michael B. Blazar, MD** | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center
- Cathleen Chen, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
- Kurt C. Demel, MD* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Randolph W. Hurley, MD* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Balkrishna N. Jahagirdar, MD* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Brenda R. Larson, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
- Steven E. McCormack, MD* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Mark R. Menge, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
- Amy B. Spomer, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
- Mark A. Wilkowske, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
- Dylan M. Zylla, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
Ophthalmology
You can depend on our eye care experts for incredible care for everything from routine eye exams to treatments for conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, strabismus, amblyopia and chronic dry eyes.
Orthopedic surgery
Our orthopedic surgeons deliver expert care for the entire musculoskeletal system – from head injuries to foot injuries and everything in between.
- Sarah A. Anderson, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Deborah C. Bohn, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Joel L. Boyd, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Jonathan P. Braman, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Caitlin C. Chambers, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Peter A. Cole, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Erica J. Gauger, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Chad J. Griffith, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Mahad M. Hassan, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Gregory R. Hildebrand, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Christopher J. Hillard, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center
- Patrick B. Horrigan, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Patrick K. Horst, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Jeffrey B. Husband, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Der-Chen T. Huang, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Kevin J. Mullaney, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Chad M. Myeroff, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Bradley James Nelson, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Mai P. Nguyen, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- James D. Schwender, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Julie A. Switzer, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Thomas M. Walsh, IV, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Burnsville
- Christina M. Ward, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Mark C. Wilczynski, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Robert D. Wojahn, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
Otolaryngology
Our ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors provide specialized care for conditions such as chronic infections, tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, tonsillitis and sinusitis.
- Benjamin L. Addicks, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater
- Harley Seth Dresner, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Christopher W. Hilton, MD* | HealthPartners Como Clinic, Saint Paul
- Seth C. Janus, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- James E. Kuderer, DO** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Derek J. J. Schmidt, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Grace L. Nimmons, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
Pediatrics
Depend on our pediatricians for award-winning care for children of all ages for everything from routine checkups, illnesses and injuries to managing medical conditions.
- Anne R. Edwards, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Brooklyn Center
- Robert S. Karasov, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- James MapelLentz, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Christian W. Nagel, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Andrew A. Rzepka, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Brooklyn Center
- Clemence M. Sullivan, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Saint Louis Park West End
- Bridgette Marie Suri, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Woodbury
- Judith A. Wiltse, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Burnsville
- Justin Y. Yee, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
Psychiatry
Our top-ranked psychiatrists provide compassionate mental health support for people of all ages.
Radiology
Our radiologists deliver expert care by analyzing images to help diagnose, monitor, and treat different conditions and injuries.
- Kevin H. Boegel, MD** | Hutchinson Health Hospital
- Eric Carolan, MD** | Regions Hospital
- Michael J. Cutalo, MD** | Park Nicollet
- Everett Gu, MD** | Regions Hospital
- Michael T. Madison, MD* | Park Nicollet
- Alexandra Muschenheim, MD* | Regions Hospital
- Kevin Nguyen, MD** | Regions Hospital
- Lashonda Soma, MD** | Regions Hospital
- Collin Torok, MD** | Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater
- Mark Veldman, MD* | Regions Hospital
Respiratory and pulmonary care
Depend on our award-winning pulmonologists for expert lung care. They provide personalized support for lung disease, pneumonia, infections, emphysema, asthma and other breathing problems.
Rheumatology
Our top-ranked rheumatologists provide specialized care for joints, muscles and ligaments, treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma and vasculitis.
- Elie Gertner, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Tawatchai Paisansinsup, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Kimberly A. Rehberg, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic, Saint Louis Park
- Erin M. Scanlon, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Gabrielle E. Thottam, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
Sleep medicine
Our sleep medicine experts treat insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy, shift work disorder, restless leg syndrome and other conditions.
- Keith R. Harmon, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Marcel Hungs, MD* | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Saint Paul
- Salim A. Kathawalla, MBBS* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Melissa B. King-Biggs, MD* | HealthPartners Lung and Sleep Health Center, Saint Paul
- Charlene E. McEvoy, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Nicolette Myers, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic – Meadowbrook, Saint Louis Park
Sports medicine
Our sports medicine doctors are recognized for treating sports injuries, rehab, exercise training and nutrition guidance.
Thoracic surgery
Our award-winning thoracic surgeons provide surgery for heart disease, cancer and swallowing problems.
Urogynecology
Our top-ranked urogynecologists provide award-winning care for female incontinence and pelvic floor conditions.
Urology
Our team of urologists are known for expert and compassionate treatment of bladder control problems, kidney stones, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and pelvic floor conditions.
Vascular surgery
Our expert vascular surgeons provide award-winning care for clogged arteries, varicose veins, abdominal aortic aneurysms, dialysis access and more.
Your next primary care doctor or specialist is waiting for you
These Top Doctors and Rising Stars are just some of our amazing primary care doctors and specialists across the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. No matter your care needs and preferences, we’re sure to have a doctor that’s perfect for you.
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