At MNGI Digestive Health, we are excited to celebrate the recognition and accolades achieved by our organization and physicians in 2024. Please join us in congratulating our teams on the following awards received throughout the year (listed in order of recognition date):
2024 Rising Star Top Doctor listing- Mpls. St.Paul Magazine Four MNGI physicians were recognized in the gastroenterology category of Top Doctors Rising Stars. The selections are determined through a peer survey and votes are from other physicians indicating who they believe is the best in their field.
2024 Top Doctors – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Ten MNGI physicians were recognized in the gastroenterology category of this annual listing of Top Doctors. The selections are determined through a peer survey and votes are from other physicians indicating who they believe is the best in their field.
- Esther Connor, MD
- Paul Dambowy, MD
- Nissa Erickson, MD
- Caryn Fine, MD
- Robert Ganz, MD, MASGE
- Mohamed Hassan, MD
- Samuel Leon, MD
- Benjamin L Mitlyng, MD
- Craig Solem, MD
- Boris Sudel, MD
Top Workplace for 2024- Star Tribune MNGI Digestive Health was ranked #16 among large Minnesota companies in 2024, up from #24 in 2023 and #31 in 2022. Thanks to our employees' feedback, we were also the top-ranked healthcare organization for the second year in a row.
2024 Minnesota’s Best Medical Practice and Gastroenterologist MNGI Digestive Health was proud to announce that, for the 4th consecutive year, we had received the prestigious gold-level recognition as Minnesota's Best Gastroenterologist and Medical Practice by readers of the Star Tribune.
America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Center- Newsweek 2025 rankings for the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers in America, Newsweek recognized MNGI Digestive Health’s Bloomington, Eagan, Plymouth, and Coon Rapids locations. This marked the fifth consecutive year that our Bloomington center had earned this prestigious honor.
Minnesota Physician’s 100 Most Influential Healthcare Leaders In 2024, we were proud to announce that two of MNGI Digestive Health’s esteemed leaders had been named to Minnesota Physician's 100 Most Influential Healthcare Leaders list. Dr. Scott Ketover, MNGI’s President and CEO, and Tracy Mills, MNGI’s Chief Operating Officer, were recognized for their significant contributions to healthcare and their leadership during a time of immense transformation in the industry.
2024 mspWellness Champion for MNGI Digestive Health's commitment to the health and wellbeing of employees and their families. mspWellness is a partnership between the Minneapolis Regional Chamber (MRC) and the Minneapolis Health Department (MHD) recognizing organizations like MNGI that have developed sustainable, employee-informed wellness programs that have created healthy changes outcomes with demonstrated impact.
U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospital Rankings MNGI Digestive Health is proud to work closely with some of Minnesota’s best hospitals, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospital Rankings. These partnerships reflect our shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing digestive health.
Several of MNGI’s hospital partners earned top rankings in the Twin Cities metro area:
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital (Allina Health) – Ranked #2
- M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital – Ranked #3
- Mercy Hospital (Allina Health) – Ranked #5 (tied with United)
- United Hospital (Allina Health) – Ranked #5 (tied with Mercy)
- M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital – Ranked #10
Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2025 evaluates facilities worldwide based on recommendations from healthcare professionals, patient satisfaction, and quality of treatment. In gastroenterology, Abbott Northwestern Hospital earned a global ranking of #114, a significant accomplishment that underscores its leadership in digestive health care.
Top Doctors listing – Minnesota Monthly Magazine Seven MNGI physicians were named to the Minnesota Monthly Magazine 2024 Top Doctors list in the Gastroenterology & Hepatology category. The selections are determined through a peer survey and votes are from other physicians indicating who they believe is the best in their field.
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