Allina Health Cancer Institute expands services to Edina
EDINA, Minn. (Sept. 22, 2026) — Allina Health Cancer Institute today celebrated the official opening of its newest clinic in Edina, Minn., bringing cancer care closer to home for area residents. The new clinic, located on the 3rd floor of the Centennial Lakes Medical Center at 7373 France Ave. S., Suite 304 55435, offers a more streamlined, convenient experience for outpatient cancer patients. Here patients can receive services such oncology consultation, advanced treatments, infusion therapy (oncology and non-oncology), access to leading clinical trials and genetic counseling.
About the Edina location
Last fall, Allina Health Cancer Institute opened its 8,000 square foot Edina clinic to expand access to more oncology services for patients in the west and southwest metro, in an area where cancer care was previously less convenient. In addition to the services previously mentioned, the newly remodeled clinic specifically offers:
- 10 infusion chairs
- 10 exam rooms
- An on-site pharmacy (non-patient facing) to support seamless, coordinated care
- Beautiful location overlooking Centennial Lakes Park
- Free parking
An expert care team – including a nurse practitioner, nurses, medical assistants and schedulers – is led by a team of five oncologists specializing in medical oncology, hematology, surgical oncology and breast cancer surgery:
- Karen J Hendershott, MD, Breast Surgical Oncologist
- Bronagh P Murphy, MD, Breast Medical Oncologist
- Elizabeth Raskin, MD, Colorectal Surgeon (joining late October)
- Alexander P Stark, MD, Complex General Surgical Oncologist
- Nicholas K Torgerson, DO, Hematology Oncologist
Future plans include expanding the types of oncology services and specialties available, including gastrointestinal, urologic, thoracic and more.
“Allina Health Cancer Institute is excited to be in Edina, improving the experience for area patients and strengthening access to specialized cancer care in the community,” said Badrinath Konety, MBBS, president, Allina Health Cancer Institute. “Our providers are among the best in the country and I’m confident they’ll both meet the needs of community members and help improve the quality of patients’ lives.”
“Cancer patients have numerous appointments, all at a time when they are fighting a disease that sometimes requires systemic treatments that are very harsh on the body," said Heather Sheridan, vice president of operations, Allina Health Cancer Institute. “This new space makes it easier for patients in the west and southwest metro to get expert cancer care close to home, so they can recover in a comfortable environment.”
“Outstanding healthcare is essential for residents in any community, and we are fortunate to have the expertise of Allina Health Cancer Institute located in Edina to serve our citizens on cancer related issues,” said Edina Mayor Jim Hovland. “Their investment helps ensure residents can get the care they need in our community, from an excellent medical services provider, now and in the years ahead.
The American Cancer Society reports nearly 40,000 Minnesotans will be diagnosed with one of the many types of cancer in 2026, and 10,660 will die from the disease. Twenty-one states have higher rates of death. According to the latest data available (2024) from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cancer is the leading cause of death in Minnesota.
The expansion is part of its ongoing commitment to make care more accessible in the communities they serve. With Edina, Allina Health Cancer Institute has 18 locations across the Twin Cities, greater Minn. and western Wisc.
To learn more about oncology services and providers at Allina Health Cancer Institute, visit its website or contact 952-428-0700 to schedule an appointment.
About Allina Health
Allina Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota and western Wisconsin, dedicated to preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families and communities. Through a network of more than 90 clinics, 12 hospital campuses, 13 retail pharmacies, specialty care centers, home care and emergency medical transportation, Allina Health provides high-quality care from birth through end-of-life.
Allina Health Institutes are at the forefront of the mission and offer nationally recognized experts and advanced care in key specialties:
- Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – A leader in cardiovascular innovation, research and care delivery through clinical trials, publications and training 4,000+ providers annually, it is consistently rated ‘High Performing’ by U.S. News & World Report.
- Allina Health Cancer Institute – Providing comprehensive, personalized and innovative oncology care across the full cancer journey, delivered at 18 locations—including its three largest hospitals, which U.S. News & World Report consistently rates “High Performing” in multiple oncology specialties.
- Allina Health Brain and Spine Institute – Delivering advanced neurologic and spine care through Givens Brain Tumor Center, three nationally accredited stroke centers and an elite Adult Neurology Residency Program, while earning recognition from Becker’s, Newsweek & U.S. News & World Report.
Together, these institutes exemplify Allina Health’s commitment to clinical excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Learn more at allinahealth.org and join us on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn.