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Awards & Recognition

We are proud to be recognized as an award-winning health care system that continuously delivers the best care possible for our patients.

  • OPEA 2026
  • Health Grades America's 100 Best Joint Replacement Award 2026
  • Health Grades Surgical Excellence Award

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Matthew Herold, MD

Ridgeview Names Matthew Herold, MD, as Chief Clinical Officer

Ridgeview has announced the promotion of Matthew Herold, MD, Chief Medical Officer, to Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) at Ridgeview. A board-certified practicing physician with Emergency Physicians & Consultants, P.A. (EMPAC) in Ridgeview’s Emergency Departments since 2005, Dr. Herold has served as Chief Medical Officer since 2023.

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Ridgeview Board of Directors Names Ben Nielsen as new President and CEO

Nielsen to succeed retiring Mike Phelps

Valuing organizational stability and a deep commitment to maintaining Ridgeview’s independence and exceptional culture, the Ridgeview Medical Center Board of Directors announced today that Ben Nielsen has been selected as Ridgeview’s new President and CEO, replacing Mike Phelps who will retire on Jan. 2, 2027.

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A new home for heart care in Waconia

An expanded Minneapolis Heart Institute at Ridgeview Heart Center offers patients a more convenient, comfortable experience

Minneapolis Heart Institute at Ridgeview Heart Center today opened its newly expanded outpatient clinic in Waconia, giving patients in the southwest metro and beyond easier access to expert heart care in one convenient location. 

Our Community Impact

  • 1,000+Physicians & Advanced Practitioners

    Our growing network of primary and specialty care providers are respected professionals who share common goals – delivering the highest quality of patient care with optimal health outcomes.

  • 4Hospital Campuses

    Recognized for clinical excellence and patient experience, we continually strive for improvement and deliver care in up-to-date facilities with advanced technology.

  • 11Primary Care Clinics

    We bring care to you, with several convenient clinic locations throughout our seven-county service area, serving a population of more than 310,000 in the southwest metro region of the Twin Cities and beyond.

  • 2,600+Total Employees

    Ridgeview has a well-earned reputation for delivering a highly personalized experience to each patient, caring for the community and each other. We’re like family – working together in a culture rooted in kindness, compassion and intuition.