Shining a light on leaders in women’s health

Congratulations to the 32 Allina Health physicians named 2026 Top Doctors for Women by Minnesota Monthly magazine. Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected through extensive research and peer review.

The compassionate caregivers listed below represent diverse medical specialties and locations across the Allina Health system, but they have one crucial thing in common: delivering expert care close to home in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Because of their passion and dedication to our Mission, Allina Health is All Together Better.

Visit these award-winning providers’ profiles to learn more.

Breast Surgery

• Rachel D. Aufforth, MD
• Justin J. Baker, MD

Cardiology

• Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD
• Alex R. Campbell, MD
• Kalie Y. Kebed, MD
• Michael D. Miedema, MD
• Marc C. Newell, MD
• Retu Saxena, MD
• Elizabeth J. Tuohy, MD

Dermatology

• Elizabeth K. Farhat, MD 

Endocrinology & Metabolism

• Luke E. Benedict, MD
• Harold H. Katz, MD
• Brian A. Swiglo, MD

Family Medicine

• Laura E. Ford-Nathan, MD
• Emily E. Funk, MD
• Ramsey E. Peterson, MD
• Majken A. Schwartz, MD
• Paul G. Westling, MD

Maternal and Fetal Medicine

• Catherine A. Bigelow, MD
• Laura C. Colicchia, MD
• Ryan W. Loftin, MD
• Matthew H. Loichinger, DO
• Rachel A. Pilliod, MD
• Heidi L. Thorson, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Roxie Bozicevich, MD
• Lynne M. Gibeau, MD
• Madeline G. Hellendag, MD
• Sarah B. Mainguy, MD
• Jennifer M. McKeand, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

• Angela S. Hatfield, MD
• Craig H. Johnson, MD

Urogynecology

• Elizabeth A. Frankman, MD