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

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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Ridgeview welcomes Karin Gilkison, MD, to Gastroenterology practice

Karin Gilkison, MD, Gastroenterology, is now seeing patients in Chaska and Waconia. Dr. Gilkison is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

2026 OPEA award

Ridgeview named among top 10% in the nation for patient experience

Ridgeview announced that it has been recognized as a 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades®, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. 

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.