26 Ridgeview and Ridgeview-associated physicians earn ‘Rising Stars’ recognition
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Twenty-six Ridgeview and Ridgeview-associated physicians were recently named in Mpls.St.Paul magazine’s twelfth annual listing of Top Doctors: Rising Stars. Rising Stars are exceptional physicians who have been fully licensed to practice for approximately 10 years or less and include doctors leading innovations in research and technology, mentoring the next generation of physicians, engaging with patients with skill and compassion and have earned the confidence and high regard from their peers.
According to Mpls.St.Paul magazine, doctors included in this list were selected following a peer-nomination process. These candidates are evaluated on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, peer recognition and professional achievement. The final list includes only those with the highest point totals from the surveys, research and blue-ribbon panel review.
Ridgeview and Ridgeview-associated physicians recognized in the 2026 Top Doctors: Rising Stars list include:
Kelly A. Aschenbeck, MD, Dermatology, Ridgeview
Andrew M. Bergersen, MD, Minnesota Urology
Jenna F. Borkenhagen, MD, Minneapolis Radiation Oncology
Robert M. Brenner, MD, Orthopedic Surgery and Spine & Pain, Ridgeview
William M. Engasser, MD, Twin Cities Orthopedics
Colton C. Gits, MD, Minneapolis Radiation Oncology
Hunter C. Gits, MD, Minneapolis Radiation Oncology
Andrew D. Hipp, DO, Kidney Specialists of Minnesota
Ryan J. Hoel, MD, Twin Cities Orthopedics
Matthew C. Hooks, MD, Minneapolis Heart Institute
Ryan D. Johnson, MD, Twin Cities Eye Consultants
Abrar Khan, MD, Kidney Specialists of Minnesota
Marcus J. Mittelsteadt, MD, Twin Cities Orthopedics
Alexandra A. Muhar, MD, Children’s Minnesota
Faith M. Myers, MD, Children’s Minnesota
Elana Nack, MD, Minneapolis Radiation Oncology
Erin A. Plummer, MD, Children’s Minnesota
Taylor (TJ) Ridley, Twin Cities Orthopedics
Somu Suppiah, MD, Minneapolis Radiation Oncology
Sushma Tatineni, MD, Minnesota Oncology
Danielle N. Tippit, MD, Minnesota Oncology
Steven V. Turner, DO, Lakeview Clinic
Daniela G. Villacis Calderon, MD, Children’s Minnesota
Rachel M. Weigert, MD, Children’s Minnesota
Rachel E. Witt, MD, Children’s Minnesota
Joseph J. Zanghi, DO, Minnesota Urology
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