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, 185 HealthPartners doctors have been named Top Doctors, Top Dentists or Rising Stars by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Nearly 60 of these are 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, Top Dentists and Rising Stars selected each year? Doctors are nominated by their peers. Each year, the magazine asks physicians to provide the names of one or more doctors they would go to (besides themselves) if they or a loved one needed care in Minneapolis, Saint Paul or the surrounding area. The nominations are then evaluated and scored by an expert physician review panel. Only the best doctors with the highest total points make the list.
Listed below are HealthPartners doctors who are being recognized in 2026.
*Denotes Top Doctor
**Denotes Rising Star
***Top Dentist
**** Top Dentist Hall of Fame
Our 2026 Top Doctor, Top Dentist and Rising Star honorees
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 anesthetics during your procedure.
- Joshua Hayden, MD** | Lakeview Hospital, Stillwater
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.
- Douglas Baldwin, MD* | Regions Hospital, Saint Paul
- Elizabeth A. Bisinov, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Rufino E. M. Festin, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Bernard S. Harrison, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Balaji Krishnan, MD** | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Timothy J. Kroshus, MD* | Regions Hospital – The Heart Center
- William B. Nelson, MD* | Regions Hospital – The Heart Center
- Neeraj M. Sathnur, MD** | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Soma Sen, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Jeffrey J. Shultz, MD* | Park Nicollet Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Jay Scott Simonson, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Dennis W. Zhu, MD* | Regions Hospital – The 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 who provide compassionate care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
Dermatology
You can depend on top-ranked dermatologists to provide 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.
- Alison K. Adams, MD | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
- Cari G. Dakin, MD* | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
- Sara A. Hylwa, MD* |Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Minneapolis
- Rebecca S. Kimyon, MD** | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
- Anna Marie Kozlowski, MD** | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
- Katherine R. Lee, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Desiree Alaina Mohandas, MD** | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
- Robyn F. Wetter, MD* | Park Nicollet Dermatology, Saint Louis Park
Dentistry
Trust our award-winning doctors for compassionate, expert dental care when you need a checkup, whitening, implant, filling or other specialty dental care.
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.
- Amy B. Criego, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Laura M. Gandrud Pickett, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Christopher T. Kodl, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center - Endocrinology, Saint Paul
- Samar Malaeb, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Rebecca M. Moxness, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Jutarat Sangtian, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Endocrinology, Saint Paul
- Betsy L. Schwartz, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, 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
- Anne C. Doering, MD** | Health Partners Clinic, Minneapolis Nokomis
- Xiao Feng, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Annie L. Ideker, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Deanna Plant* | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Ryan W. Russell, DO** | HealthPartners Clinic, Arden Hills
- Joel R. Soma, MD** | Health Partners Clinic, Eagan
- Paul S. Stadem, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Brooklyn Center
- Lily A. Thompson, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic, Brooklyn Center
- Jennifer L. Woodland, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, 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 excellent outcomes and customized treatment plans. They’ll provide compassionate expertise, no matter what type of surgery you need.
- Amy C. Fox, MD* | Regions Hospital – The Breast Health Center
- Brian C. Grubbs, 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
- Kevin J. Ose, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Anne P. Watkins, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Seth I. Wolpert, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
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 doctors for expert preventive care and specialized support. They can help with yearly physicals, cancer screenings and managing chronic conditions.
- Alaa M.O. Ali, MBBS** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- John R. Bartlett, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Rebecca A. Bartlett, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Mary Sue Beran, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Minnetonka
- Claudia F. Clark, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Woodbury
- John P. Conely, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Bernard Quebral, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Woodbury
- Chrisanne K. Timpe DuPuis, MD* | HealthPartners Community Senior Care
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 disease, multiple sclerosis, severe pain and more.
- Madeline R. Cross, MD** | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Saint Paul
- Bret C. Haake, MD* | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center, Saint Paul
- Martha A. Nance, MD* | Park Nicollet Struthers Parkinson’s Center, Golden Valley
- Melissa K. Samuelsson, MD* | HealthPartners Neuroscience Center – Neurology, Saint Paul
- Drahomira Sencakova, MD* | Park Nicollet Neurology/Neurosurgery, Saint Louis Park
Obstetrics and gynecology
Our top-ranked OB-GYNs support women of all ages, providing guidance for pregnancy, birth control, periods and menopause.
- Kailynn A. Adam, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic, Bloomington
- Corinne M. Brown-Robinson, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Woodbury
- Laura A. Dean, MD* | HealthPartners Clinic, Stillwater
- Sierra M. Jansen, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, White Bear Lake
- Tenley R. Klc, MD** | HealthPartners Clinic, Woodbury
- 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, Minnetonka
- Kellee B. Ott, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic, Bloomington
- Janet M. Schaffer, MD* | Park Nicollet Women’s Center, Saint Louis Park
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, Saint Louis Park
- Cathleen Chen, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
- Kurt C. Demel, MD* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Benjamin B. Eidenschink, MD** | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
- Randolph W. Hurley, MD* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Balkrishna N. Jahagirdar, MBBS* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Brenda R. Larson, MD* | HealthPartners Frauenshuh Cancer Center, Saint Louis Park
- Timothy G. Larson, MD* | HealthPartners Cancer Center at Regions Hospital
- Rachel Elizabeth Lerner, 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
- Yang Liu, MD** | HealthPartners Cancer Care at Park Nicollet, Burnsville
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.
- Johanna D. Beebe, MD** | Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store, Saint Louis Park
- Spencer C. Cleland, MD** | HealthPartners Specialty Center – Eye Care and Optical Store, Saint Paul
- Omar A.W. Dajani, MD** | Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store, Saint Louis Park
- Laura Johnson Heinmiller, MD** | Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store, Saint Louis Park
- Jessica S.K. Lien, MD** | Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store, Burnsville
- Caroline L. Minkus, MD** | Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store, Saint Louis Park
- Jared J. Murray, MD** | HealthPartners Eye Care and Optical Store, Woodbury
- Steven M. Rakes, MD* | Park Nicollet Eye Care and Optical Store, Saint Louis Park
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
- Peter A. Cole, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Eileen E. Eggenberger, MD** | Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center, Burnsville
- Yvonne M. Grierson, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Burnsville
- Chad J. Griffith, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Patrick Horst, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Der-chen T. Huang, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Jeffrey B. Husband, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Adam M. Johannsen, MD** | TRIA Orthopedics at Park Nicollet, Burnsville
- Paul G. Johnson, MD* | TRIA Orthopedics at Park Nicollet, Saint Louis Park
- Fabien Meta, MD** | TRIA Orthopedics, Shakopee
- Kevin J. Mullaney, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Katharine S. A. Pico, MD | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Gavin T. Pittman, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Woodbury
- Daniel S. Sveom, MD** | TRIA Orthopedics at Park Nicollet, Saint Louis Park
- Marc F. Swiontkowski, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Julie A. Switzer, MD* | TRIA Orthopedics at Park Nicollet, Saint Louis Park
- Thomas M. Walsh, IV, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Christina M. Ward, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Mark C. Wilczynski, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
Otolaryngology
Our ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors provide specialized care for conditions such as chronic infections, tinnitus, vertigo, hearing loss, tonsillitis and sinusitis.
- Harley Seth Dresner, MD* | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Christopher W. Hilton, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Seth C. Janus, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- James E. Kuderer, DO* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Grace L. Nimmons, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center, Saint Louis Park
- Derek J. J. Schmidt, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Joel J. Stanek, MD** | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Center, Saint Paul
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.
Plastic Surgery
Our award-winning plastic surgeons specialize in reconstructive surgery to help you achieve your goals.
- Jason L. Buseman, MD* | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park
- Anthony J. DeAngelis, MD | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- James H. Kong, MD* | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, Saint Louis Park
- Ashish Y. Mahajan, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Jane A. Nemecek, MD* | Park Nicollet Plastic Surgery, 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.
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.
- Amanda Justine Calvin, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital
- Keith R. Harmon, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Melissa King-Biggs, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Rebecca L. Kummer, MD** | Health Partners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Charlene E. McEvoy, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Elizabeth Anne Miller, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Sue A. Ravenscraft, MD* | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
- Pierre N.F. Tawfik, MD** | Park Nicollet Specialty Center at Methodist Hospital, Saint Louis Park
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.
Sleep medicine
Our sleep medicine experts treat insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, narcolepsy, shift work disorder, restless leg syndrome and other conditions.
Sports medicine
Our sports medicine doctors are recognized for treating sports injuries, rehab, exercise training and nutrition guidance.
- Heather L. Bergeson, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Leslie S. P. Ellis, MD** | TRIA Orthopedics at TRIA Rink, Saint Paul
- Anne-Marie Ford Moore, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- Bradley James Nelson, MD* | TRIA Orthopedic Center, Bloomington
- McKayla S. Schmitt, MD** | TRIA Orthopedic Urgent Care at Park Nicollet, Maple Grove
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.
- Branden G. Duffey, MD* | HealthPartners Regions Specialty Clinics, Saint Paul
- Nathan B. Hoffman, MD* | HealthPartners Specialty Center, Saint Paul
- Blake J. Noennig, MD** | Park Nicollet Urology, Saint Louis Park
- Jocelyn M. D. Rieder, MD* | Park Nicollet Urology, Saint Louis Park
- Ellen C. Thompson, MD* | Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center, Burnsville
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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