The 20 Best Sleeve Gastrectomy Doctors in Minnesota, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Sleeve Gastrectomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Sleeve Gastrectomy near Minnesota, US. Of these, 35 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    MN - Transplant

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tayyab Diwan is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Diwan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Elite in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Endocrinology
    Elite in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Endocrinology

    MN - Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Omar Ghanem is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Ghanem is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    CentraCare Weight Management - St. Cloud

    1200 6th Ave N, 
    St Cloud, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Leslie is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in St Cloud, Minnesota. Dr. Leslie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Leslie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery and American Board Of Obesity Medicine - Obesity Medicine.

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    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sayeed Ikramuddin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Ikramuddin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Gastroenterology

    Mn - Gi

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Storm is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Storm is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Endocrinology
    Distinguished in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Endocrinology

    MN - Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Kellog is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kellog is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gastroparesis, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Minnesota Vascular Clinic PLLC

    6405 France Ave S Ste W440, 
    Edina, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jon Krook is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Krook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    MN - Cancer Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kendrick is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kendrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    MN - Transplant

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Heimbach is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Heimbach is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roy Hajjar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Hajjar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cyrus Jahansouz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Jahansouz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Obesity, Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Transplant Surgery

    MN - Transplant Kidney

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yogish Kudva is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kudva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Regions Hospital

    640 Jackson St, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Sheka is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Sheka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Wise is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Wise is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Allina Health Heart Hospital Pharmacy

    920 E 28th St, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Svendsen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Svendsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    MN - Surgery

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Travis Mckenzie is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Mckenzie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pheochromocytoma, Hyperparathyroidism, Insulinoma, Gastric Bypass, and Thyroidectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Allina Health Shakopee Clinic

    1601 Saint Francis Ave Ste 100, 
    Shakopee, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayson Dock is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Shakopee, Minnesota. Dr. Dock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Family Medicine

    Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital

    328 W Conan St, 
    Ely, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Rice is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Ely, Minnesota. Dr. Rice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperhidrosis, Hyperthyroidism, Graves Disease, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy

    Platinum Health LLC

    9825 Hospital Dr Ste 105, 
    Maple Grove, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Munyaradzi Chimukangara is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Dr. Chimukangara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Sleeve Gastrectomy
    General Surgery

    Allina Health System

    280 Smith Ave N Ste 700, 
    Saint Paul, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Jose is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Dr. Jose is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Sleeve Gastrectomy?

    Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon removes a large portion of your stomach.

    The new, smaller stomach is about the size of a banana. It limits the amount of food you can eat and makes you feel full after eating small amounts of food.

    When should I see a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in Minnesota, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in Minnesota, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in Minnesota, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in Minnesota, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in Minnesota, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor in Minnesota, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Sleeve Gastrectomy doctors in Minnesota, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Sleeve Gastrectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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