When it comes to your health and the health of your loved ones—you want only the best. The best health professionals are not only confident, competent, and skilled with technical know-how, but also listen to your concerns, inform you of every possible option, treat you with dignity and respect, show compassion and empathy for you as a patient and as an individual, and work with you to achieve the best outcome. We showcase health care professionals who demonstrate these ideals within their fields; many of them named a “Best Doctor for Women.”
Crutchfield Dermatology
Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., is the only Dermatologist to be selected every year as a “Top Doctor for Women” by Minnesota Monthly magazine. He has also been a recipient of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine’s “Top Doctor Award” for the past 10 years. Additionally, Dr. Crutchfield has been recognized as one of the leading physicians in the United States and is among 4 percent of physicians selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America.” Crutchfield Dermatology offers over ten years of experience treating medical and aesthetic skin issues. “Beautiful, healthy skin can have a profound effect on self-esteem and personal performance.
“There are many options for skin care,” explains Crutchfield, the first recipient of the Medica-Kare 11 Physician Healthcare Hero Award, “but nothing can compare to the quality, care and expertise of an experienced, board-certified dermatologist.“
A graduate of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Crutchfield is a clinical professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and Carleton College. He teaches medical students, residents and other physicians, and is a recent recipient of the Minnesota Medical Association Foundation’s Minority Affairs Meritorious Service Award. He is the dermatologist for the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Wild professional sports teams. Crutchfield has co-authored a dermatology textbook, and children’s book on skin-care titled, Little Charles Hits A Home Run!. He has published more than 100 skin-care articles and has an award winning website CrutchfieldDermatology.com. Dr. Crutchfield is a regular expert contributor to many Twin Cities’ newscasts, radio programs, newspapers and magazines. His latest medical endeavor is an initiative requiring automobile, cell phone and insurance companies to equip cars with mandatory technology disabling texting while driving. Visit crutchfielddermatology.com/safetexting for more information.
Charles E. Crutchfield III, M.D., (in the framed photo at age 3, with his parents as they graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1963) has been a recipient of Mpls.St.Paul magazine’s “Top Doctor Award” for the past 11 years. Additionally, he has been the only dermatologist to be selected every year as a “Best Doctor for Women” by Minnesota Monthly magazine. He was recently recognized by Minnesota Physician as one of “100 Influential Healthcare Leaders” in the state of Minnesota. Dr. Crutchfield has also been distinguished as one of the leading physicians in the United States, and is among 4 percent of physicians selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America.” Crutchfield Dermatology offers over 10 years of experience treating medical and aesthetic skin issues. “There are many options for skin-care,” explains Crutchfield. “But nothing can compare to the quality, care, and expertise of an experienced, board-certified dermatologist.”
A graduate of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Crutchfield is a clinical professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School and Carleton College. He teaches medical students, residents and other physicians, and is a recent recipient of the Minnesota Medical Association Foundation’s Minority Affairs Meritorious Service Award. He is the dermatologist for the Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Wild professional sports teams. Crutchfield co-authored a dermatology textbook and a children’s book on skin care, Little Charles Hits A Home Run! He has published more than 100 skin care articles and has an award-winning website, CrutchfieldDermatology.com. Dr. Crutchfield is a regular expert contributor to many Twin Cities’ newscasts, radio programs, newspapers and magazines, and was recently recognized by The Grio, a division of NBC news, as one of the “Top 100 Newsmakers Making History in the United States” for 2013. Dr. Crutchfield was also selected as the first recipient of the “Medica-Kare 11 Physician Health Care Heroes Award.” His latest endeavor is to implement a new initiative he has been petitioning. The objective of this initiative is to require automobile, cell phone, and insurance companies to equip cars with mandatory technology that disables texting while driving. Visit http://www.crutchfielddermatology.com/safetexting/ for more information.
Awarded Mayo Clinic’s “Karis Humanitarian Award,” Dr. Crutchfield embraces the Mayo brothers’ philosophy: “First and foremost, do what is best for the patient.” Dr. Crutchfield designs a custom skin care program that incorporates treatments at the forefront of medicine. His clinic is an Acne, Psoriasis, and Aesthetic Care Center of Excellence that includes a newly expanded medi-spa. The first “Expert Injector” In Minnesota, Dr. Crutchfield is also the founding member of “Doctors for the Practice of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Medicine (safeandethicaldoctors.org).” Named one of Minnesota Business magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, Crutchfield Dermatology’s attentive and caring staff reflect the integrity and professionalism of the clinic, where satisfaction is paramount. The reception area is graced with fresh-cut flowers, a generous bowl of free skincare samples, and complimentary wireless Wi-Fi for patient productivity. When wary pediatric patients are presented with Crutchfield’s huge trademark rubber ducks, apprehension dissolves into delighted smiles.
“I treat each patient personally with the highest quality care possible. If you have a skin care problem, I dedicate myself to solving it. My staff and I treat our patients with courtesy, dignity and respect. We make our patients look good and feel great with beautiful skin. At Crutchfield Dermatology, we truly believe that ‘Experience Counts and Quality Matters’.”
What You Should Know
• Only dermatologist selected every year as a ‘Best Doctor for Women’ since the inception of the Minnesota Monthly survey
• Clinical professor of dermatology, University of Minnesota Medical School
• Personally performs all Botox, Juvéderm and Selphyl treatments
• Recognized by Minnesota Physician as one of the “100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders in the state of Minnesota”
Crutchfield Dermatology
1185 Town Centre Drive, Suite 101
Eagan, MN 55123
651.209.3600 • crutchfielddermatology.com
Total Healthcare and Physical Medicine
Sometimes—despite a person’s best efforts to stay healthy—they’re thrown curve balls. Rather than living with debilitating pain, or becoming reliant on pain medication, specialty clinics such as Total Healthcare & Physical Medicine, PLLC exist to offer treatment without the use of any lasers, narcotics, acupuncture, pills, or surgery. Good candidates include anyone who experiences peripheral neuropathy in their feet, characterized by “numbness, burning, tingling, pins and needles, or sharp/shooting pains,” says Dr. Joshua Norine, owner of the clinic. The problem can start as a funny feeling in your toes, progressing with time to spread to feet, ankles, shins, calves, knees, and thighs.
On staff is Dr. Norine, Dr. Adam Locketz, the medical director of the clinic, a trained medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, a physician assistant with 37 years of experience, two physical therapists, and a medical assistant.
The 6-12 week program works for just about everyone, even diabetic patients, says Dr. Norine. Oftentimes Medicare with a secondary insurance company covers 100 percent of the cost. The treatment is safe, FDA-cleared, and highly effective. “There are up to 150 medical clinics in the country that offer this program,” says Dr. Norine. “We brought it here to Minnesota. We are the only clinic in the state to do this program full-time.”
In addition to reporting less pain, many patients commonly say they have less tingling, and a return of feeling to their feet, leading to an improvement in sleep, balance, and mobility.
According to one patient, “I was diagnosed with neuropathy five years ago. My feet hurt all the time, sometimes tingling, sometimes throbbing. Within weeks of starting treatment, I could feel a difference … and now my pain level has decreased 90 percent.”
Patients also make appointments for the clinic’s osteoarthritis knee program (bone-on-bone and/or arthritis in the knees), back and neck pain, and shoulder conditions, but the main focus is on treating peripheral neuropathy. “Everyone deserves an opportunity to improve their quality of life,” says Dr. Norine, whose own mother began struggling with neuropathy 24 years ago in 1990, inspiring his career path. “Most people that have peripheral neuropathy have lost hope. They have accepted that they are the unfortunate ones chosen to live with this condition, and so they modify their life and give up the things they love the most because of their declining health. Now they can try our program and potentially get their life back.”
Total Healthcare & Physical Medicine
2151 Hamline Ave. N. #111
Roseville, MN 55113
651-636-5560 • www.stpaulpainreliefcenter.com
Chu Vision Institute
“Today, patients are unwilling to accept poor vision as a natural part of aging,” says Dr. Y. Ralph Chu, founder and medical director of Chu Vision Institute and Chu Surgery Center in Bloomington. Chu says, “They not only want a better visual outcome, but also less dependence on distance and reading glasses. And most people are unaware of just how many options now exist, and continue to evolve, to reduce the need for prescription eyeglasses. The Victus femtosecond laser technology was designed to meet this demand and delivers outstanding visual results and ultimate patient experience in cataract and LASIK procedures.”
Chu Vision Institute is among the first ten sites in the country, and the only site in the Midwest, to offer the Victus femtosecond laser. This innovative laser platform provides significantly improved accuracy, precision and reproducibility in performing some of the critical steps of cataract and LASIK surgery and is approved for both cataract and corneal flap procedures.
“With the Victus platform, we are able to automate some of the steps that we have commonly performed manually,” says Dr. Chu. The Victus platform offers real-time, three-dimensional imaging of the eye to aid in planning and monitoring the operation. “While we have performed thousands of successful LASIK and cataract surgeries, we feel this technology is essential to providing our patients with the best outcomes possible.”
Dr. Chu is a fellowship-trained corneal specialist in cataract, refractive and corneal surgery. He stays on the leading edge of technology through his participation in over 55 clinical evaluations or FDA clinical trials. Three of Dr. Chu’s current projects include working on the next generation glaucoma stent, helping patients reduce or eliminate their need for reading glasses with a corneal inlay and corneal cross-linking for patients with keratoconus or ectasia after refractive surgery.
Dr. Chu serves on numerous editorial boards and on the Board of Governors for the Children’s Theatre Company of MN and he has lectured around the world. At the end of the day, though, it is always about the patients he sees at his Bloomington clinic.
“It’s important to all of us at Chu Vision Institute and Chu Surgery Center that our patients not only have access to the latest technologies but that we provide the education necessary so each of our patients can make an informed decision regarding their eyecare,” says this dedicated eye surgeon. Dr. Chu concludes, “We provide the knowledge, expertise, and options tailored to individual lifestyles to reduce the need for reading glasses and to help improve vision at all distances. We are dedicated to improving the vision of our patients so that they can positively transform their lives.”
Chu Vision Institute
9117 Lyndale Ave. S.
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-835-1235 | 866-400-EYES (3937) • chuvision.com
Minnesota Disc Institute
Dr. Jamy Antoine’s patients often seek him out after trying—without success—traditional therapy and treatment for bulging, herniated, or degenerative discs in the neck and lower back. Many have tried adjustments, epidural injections, steroid shots, acupuncture, muscle relaxers, massage, icing, and special stretches, with no long-term relief. They are tired of not being able to sit, stand, or walk without noticing pain or numbness. They want to feel “normal” again, while avoiding surgery if possible.
Dr. Antoine has been in practice for over 11 years, consulting with thousands of patients from around the country.
He listens carefully, sympathizes (several years ago, before he switched gears in his practice—he sought relief for his own severe neck pain, due to six bulging/herniated discs in his neck—with little to no relief), and then educates his patients so they can take control of their health.
“As research shows, the discs in the body can heal, if given the right tools,” he explains.
As a non-surgical disc specialist at the Minnesota Disc Institute, the sole facility in Minnesota providing the advanced, effective, gentle, and safe non-surgical Disc Oscillation Therapy™ for the treatment of damaged discs in the neck or low back, sciatic pain, and numbness or tingling in the arms, hands, legs, or feet, he is fully invested in helping his patients get back to feeling normal again, without drugs, without injections, and without surgery, therapies that often just “mask the pain.”
When the discs are allowed to heal and repair, he says, many patients will gain more long-term pain-free years than they will in the short-term by having surgery. (Although he is quick to point out that there is a time and a place for surgery, too.)
The Disc Oscillation Therapy Program™ works because it gets to the real problem that other treatments miss or fail to address. It creates a new possibility, thinking outside the “standard of care” box.
“We don’t offer just another form of physical therapy, traditional chiropractic care, or medications and/or shots designed just for pain management” he says,” he says. “Our program is a trademarked disc-care program, using state-of-the-art equipment and patented technology specifically designed to help the disc heal and repair.”
The non-surgical procedure results in a lasting solution without side effects or recovery time, is pain-free, and has an over 95 percent success rate for qualified candidates. It worked for Dr. Antoine’s neck pain, helping him to avoid spinal surgery. “I’m pain-free today,” Dr. Antoine says. “And the chances of me having surgery for my past disc problems are non-existent.”
His patients speak highly of their results.
As one patient said, “When I came in, my pain level was at a 10. I could barely walk. After just a few sessions the pain has dropped, I’m more mobile, and things are looking a lot better. I’m so grateful to have found the Minnesota Disc Institute.”
Minnesota Disc Institute
7300 France Ave South, Suite 350
Edina, MN 55435
952-500-8090 • mndiscinstitute.com
Adefris & Toppin Women’s Specialists
Just about any qualified physician can perform a physical exam on a woman. A gynecologist, however, has been trained to deal with every specific detail associated with women’s health and wellness.
The all-female providers at Adefris & Toppin Women’s Specialists in Woodbury, Dr. Wanda Adefris, Dr. Barbara Toppin, Dr. Lauren Callahan, Dr. Amy Engebretson, and Dr. Alixandra Crepeau, provide comprehensive medical care for women, by women in a comfortable, friendly, and efficient manner. As mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives, these compassionate board-certified physicians have a personal understanding of the joy of childbirth—and take great pride in working with pregnant women every step of the journey. They also understand the unique challenges of a woman’s body, and help patients navigate the rollercoaster ride of infertility, discuss options for birth control, and treat hormonal changes due to menopause, urinary incontinence, and reoccurring miscarriages (and work hard to prevent a future loss). As skilled laparoscopic surgeons, they also treat heavy periods, fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic prolapse, and endometriosis.
When asked what they love most about what they do, all five doctors said it’s deeply gratifying to form long-term, meaningful relationships with their patients and families. Their goal is to keep women healthy—physically and emotionally—throughout their reproductive years and long into the future.
Adefris & Toppin Women’s Specialists
1875 Woodwinds Drive, Suite #110
Woodbury, MN 55125
(651) 686-6400 • www.adefrisandtoppin.com
Woodbury Plastic Surgery—David Thao, MD
When patients are asked why they continue to choose Dr. David Thao as their plastic surgeon, there are two recurring reasons: skill and compassion. Since the opening of his cosmetic practice in Minnesota, Dr. David Thao, selected as a “Best Doctor for Women,” has allowed those two guiding forces to grow his practice.
As cosmetic procedures become more readily available, it’s very important to find a board-certified plastic surgeon. Patients benefit from Dr. Thao’s extensive training and experience, artistic skills set, and sensitive and understanding personality, all factors which lead to a deeper level of trust and respect. After a consultation, patients feel more comfortable and educated about their options, allowing Dr. Thao to connect their health with making a positive cosmetic change. This physician-patient synergy helps him to provide truly personalized, customized care in assisting patients to make the best surgical decisions.
Dr. Thao offers his patients state-of-the-art medical technologies and procedures. By using the latest technological advances, Dr. Thao is able to give his patients better results with less down time, allowing patients to quickly return to their daily routines feeling renewed and refreshed. As a specialist in less-invasive procedures, his practice offers medical technologies for laser facials, laser body contouring, skin complexion analysis, and 3D cosmetic surgery animations.
In his years of service, Dr. Thao has developed a solid rapport with his patients, often exceeding their expectations. He and his staff understand the delicate, emotional, and physical issues involved with plastic surgery. They serve people from all walks of life—from overseas, across the country, and here at home in the Twin Cities—and believe in a holistic approach through educating, nurturing, and comforting patients in a safe, professional environment. Patients who want to look as good on the outside as they feel on the inside seek out Dr. Thao for his expertise in eyelid and brow lift surgeries, nose and ear surgeries, facelifts, breast augmentation and lifts, buttock augmentation, fat injections, vaginal rejuvenation, and body contouring such as tummy tuck or liposuction.
Beyond quality care, Dr. Thao is passionately involved with Breast Oasis, a non-profit charitable organization that supports women by collecting, cleaning, and distributing new and gently used bras to women in shelters. There are only a few locations around the country active in the Breast Oasis Initiative; and Dr. David Thao of Woodbury Plastic Surgery is proud to be one of them.
Woodbury Plastic Surgery
604 Bielenberg Drive, Suite 250
Woodbury, MN 55125
651-730-4100 • woodburyplasticsurgery.com
Metropolitan Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery
Dermatology Consultants, P.A. was one of the first practices in the Twin Cities devoted to dermatologic medicine. Today our 18 board-certified dermatologists provide a full spectrum of services for adults and children including general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Whether we’re improving a teen’s complexion, conducting skin cancer screenings, or recommending the latest technology as part of a cosmetic consultation, our doctors are committed to providing the highest quality of care.
As dermatologists we are specifically trained in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders. In addition we are passionate about the screening, prevention, and treatment of skin cancers including melanoma. We are experienced in performing skin biopsies and surgical procedures and perform more than 8,000 skin cancer treatments a year, including Mohs surgeries.
Our dermatologists are the leaders in the latest and most effective cosmetic technologies, treatments, and products available to improve the health and appearance of our patients’ skin. From restoring sun damaged skin and minimizing wrinkles, to removing unwanted hair, we use leading-edge non-surgical laser and ultrasound technology to help our patients look and feel their best.
We have four locations in Eagan, St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, and Woodbury. As one of the oldest and most respected dermatology practices in the Twin Cities, we’ve earned our reputation as the skin care experts.
Metropolitan Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery
1120 East Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 100
Wayzata, MN 55391
952-476-6733
Metro Urology
Specialized care for women is a top priority for our urology practice.
At Metro Urology we are proud that several of our members have been recognized by Minnesota Monthly magazine as “Best Doctors for Women.”
Dr. Steven Siegel was Minnesota’s first urologist to specifically address female urological concerns. Through his active leadership, innovation, and mentorship of colleagues with similar interests, Metro Urology has established the state’s largest group of urologists and urogynecologists who focus specifically on women’s health issues.
Because we are recognized as leaders in urologic treatment for women, our physicians have not only fellowship-trained many young doctors who now practice across the country, we also regularly train established urologists from other practices in and around the Twin Cities area on the very latest treatments and techniques.
“I have dedicated my career to helping women needing specialized urologic care. At Metro Urology, our philosophy is to start with conservative options. We sincerely believe that simple, non-invasive solutions are often the best. For more complicated problems, there is almost always more than one remedy. We work together with our patients so they can make the treatment choice that is exactly right for them. Our practice strives to provide expert, individualized, and compassionate care for female patients with all types of urogynecological conditions.”
– Dr. Steven W. Siegel, Metro Urology –
Visit www.metro-urology.com or call 651-999-6811 to learn more about the practice, ask a question, or request an appointment.
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Metro Urology
651-999-6811 • metro-urology.com
Edina Plastic Surgery
At Edina Plastic Surgery we have been fulfilling patients’ wish lists for more than 35 years:
1. Patients want to see board-certified, award-winning surgeons.
The surgeons at Edina Plastic Surgery are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and meet stringent criteria necessary for that certification. Both Dr. Robert Wilke and Dr. Michael Philbin are highly trained and each have over 15 years of experience in the field of plastic surgery. During their careers they have performed thousands of procedures on breasts, bodies, and faces.
Drs. Wilke and Philbin have been named multiple times as “Best Doctors for Women” in Minnesota Monthly magazine.
2. Patients want a clear idea of what they will look like after their surgeries.
The Vectra XT 3D Camera at Edina Plastic Surgery is the only camera of its type that is owned by a private plastic surgery practice in the state of Minnesota. This computer/camera is a truly remarkable visualization tool, creating three-dimensional images of patients’ bodies and faces.
During a free consultation, patients of Edina Plastic Surgery will see images of the virtual results of their breast augmentations and rhinoplasties on their own bodies. The Vectra XT 3D Camera allows the surgeons to simulate every possible size, style or brand of breast implant. This exciting technology gives patients peace of mind knowing exactly what their “after” results will look like, and is only available in the Twin Cities at Edina Plastic Surgery.
3. Plastic surgery patients want the convenience of having their procedures done at the practice location instead of driving to an outlying surgery center.
Many plastic surgeons in the Twin Cities area are not able to perform procedures in the medical office building where they are located. At Edina Plastic Surgery, patients appreciate the comfort and convenience of having procedures done in an on-site surgical suite, located in the same building they go to for pre-op and post-op visits.
The state-of-the-art accredited surgical center at Edina Plastic Surgery sets the standard for medical excellence, service, and technological breakthroughs. The practice is also affiliated with accredited hospitals, such as Fairview Southdale, located just across the street.
“I had wanted to have a breast augmentation for a long time and when I left my first appointment at Edina Plastic Surgery I literally cried from happiness and excitement. Using the Vectra 3D camera I was able to see exactly what the suggested implants would look like when placed under the muscle on my own body! I am extremely happy with my final results! For patients looking for unsurpassed expertise and the highest level of technology, Edina Plastic Surgery is the only place to go.”
Edina Plastic Surgery
6525 France Avenue South, Suite 300
Edina, Minnesota 55435
952-925-1765 | 1-800-965-1765 • edinaplasticsurgery.com
Andros ENT & Sleep Center
Good sleep is a necessity, not a luxury. Even minimal sleep loss can affect your energy, your mood, your efficiency, and how you handle stress.
Dr. Inell Rosario, a practicing otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) with 16 years of experience, became board-certified in sleep medicine to provide comprehensive management to patients with sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
In 2013 she opened Andros ENT & Sleep Center, named after the island in the Bahamas where she grew up. Dr. Rosario says she is “genuinely honored” every day to have the opportunity to care for her patients, evaluate their ENT and/or sleep disorders, and help them get a good night’s rest.
In addition to evaluating on-site sleep studies, she dispenses CPAP machines when necessary. Pediatric patients are seen for ear infections, sleep apnea, and tonsils and adenoid problems. Same-day scans can be done on-site with a low dose radiation CT scanner. Balloon Sinuplasty surgery, repair of torn earlobes, keloids, skin growths, and scars are performed in-office. A full line of hearing aids is also available.
This dedicated doctor treats patients with the “same attention and respect” that she would give a family member, her concern evident in regular follow up phone calls—just one of the many ways Dr. Rosario delivers superior value and patient care.
Andros ENT & Sleep Center
5565 Blaine Ave, Suite 225 & 275
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
651-888-7800 • www.androsent-sleep.com
North Metro Dermatology
Successful treatment of a skin condition can do wonders for a person’s confidence and self-esteem. Dermatologists are often the “front line” for those who suffer from skin diseases and those who seek treatments for cosmetic concerns. The hard-working staff at North Metro Dermatology (NMD) recognizes this, and goes above and beyond to make patients feel comfortable and welcome in their North Oaks office.
This commitment to compassionate care is evident in how board-certified dermatologists Drs. Anudeep Rahil and Sherri Long—both selected as “Best Doctors for Women”—don’t treat their patients as “just a number.”
“I love talking with and caring for my patients,” says Dr. Long, named one of “America’s Top Dermatologists” in 2012 by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. “I never tire of helping my patients get well.”
Dr. Rahil fulfilled a long-time dream of hers—to open her own dermatology practice—when she opened NMD in 2013. She brought her talented colleague Dr. Long on board (with 25 years of experience in the field), along with experienced licensed esthetician Natalie Germar.
“I have been fortunate to have worked in different dermatology settings throughout the years. From each experience, I have learned a great deal and become a better dermatologist,” comments Dr. Rahil.
Both Drs. Rahil and Long have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide variety of skin diseases including acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancers, in addition to performing minor surgical procedures. Cosmetic procedures (including Botox, Juvederm, and laser procedures) are available to men and women of all ages. At NMD, Botox and dermal filler injections are performed only by the dermatologists. When customizing treatment plans, patients are thoroughly educated about the cosmetic procedures.
Dr. Rahil is thrilled to be part of the North Oaks community, and is confident that NMD can make a significant difference in patients’ health and skin care needs.
North Metro Dermatology
400 Village Center Drive, Suite 200
North Oaks, MN 55127
651-789-9800 • www.northmetroderm.com
Dermatology Specialists, P. A.
Your skin is what you present to the world—you want it to look as healthy, young and rejuvenated as you feel, at every stage of life.
One way to achieve this is by making an appointment with a respected, experienced dermatologist at Dermatology Specialists, P.A.
At this clinic, with locations in Edina and Eden Prairie, you’ll find 12 board-certified dermatologists—four of them selected as “Best Doctors for Women,” Dr. Cally Chermak, Dr. Peggy Schultz, Dr. Mitchell Bender, and Dr. Jennifer Lee—providing expert, compassionate care in both cosmetic and general dermatology.
Patients are seen for common conditions like acne, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, hair loss, and skin infections, as well as more complex disorders and illnesses like skin cancer. The providers take time to listen, work hard on their patient’s behalf, provide information, support them in managing their health care, and are warm and friendly.
All of the physicians are skilled skin surgeons, including one fellowship trained in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, today’s most advanced and effective treatment for skin cancer.
When skin concerns are cosmetic in nature— decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, filling in sunken areas, reducing blemishes and scarring, tightening sagging skin, or treating unsightly veins—patients can rest easy knowing Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse, Fraxel Restore, and leg vein and Vbeam laser treatments are only performed or directed by the board-certified dermatologists on staff. Additional cosmetic procedures such as laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and photo rejuvenation are performed by a skilled licensed practical nurse. The clinic also carries a variety of physician grade cosmetic skin care products, including Latisse.
Reverse visible skin damage, improve your cosmetic appearance, and benefit from cutting-edge treatments at Dermatology Specialists.
Dermatology Specialists, P.A.
3316 W. 66th St. Suite 200
Edina, MN 55435
775 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 370
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-920-3808 • www.dermspecpa.com
Minnesota Gynecology & Aesthetics
This is not your mother’s gynecologist. Minnesota Gynecology and Aesthetics (MNGA), located in Wayzata, is unique in that it focuses exclusively on gynecological care, allowing board-certified gynecologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Lisa Erhard to focus her attention on helping women feel empowered, youthful, and energized, whether it’s an adolescent’s first gynecologic exam, a patient discussing menopause, aesthetic laser skin treatments, or vaginal rejuvenation procedures.
No question is too embarrassing; no topic is off-limits for Dr. Erhard. She believes sex should be enjoyable, a woman’s menstrual cycle (or lack thereof) should not take over her life, and women deserve to look and feel their best. At MNGA, personalized care nurtures a woman’s mind, body and spirit.
“We understand the powerful connection between health, beauty, and intimacy,” says Dr. Erhard. When one piece of the puzzle is lacking, everything can be off-balance.
Unique procedures include vaginal rejuvenation (a one-hour outpatient procedure that corrects vaginal weakness and stretching due to childbirth, aging, or genetics that can result in better bladder control, enhanced sexual gratification, and improved self-esteem), and G-spot augmentation, a revolutionary new procedure that may heighten and intensify a woman’s sexual experience. Another popular option is bioidentical hormone analysis for menopausal women, derived from natural plant sources similar to those produced by the body (rather than synthetic hormones). Just as no two women are the same, their hormone levels are also different, warranting customized prescriptions.
The mission at MNGA is to provide women with the knowledge they need and alternatives they want for beautiful, natural-looking results.
Minnesota Gynecology & Aesthetics
1421 East Wayzata Blvd Suite 200
Wayzata, MN 55391
952-473-6642 • www.mngaclinic.com
Southdale Ob Gyn Consultants
This is not your mother’s gynecologist. Minnesota Gynecology and Aesthetics (MNGA), located in Wayzata, is unique in that it focuses exclusively on gynecological care, allowing board-certified gynecologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Lisa Erhard to focus her attention on helping women feel empowered, youthful, and energized, whether it’s an adolescent’s first gynecologic exam, a patient discussing menopause, aesthetic laser skin treatments, or vaginal rejuvenation procedures.
No question is too embarrassing; no topic is off-limits for Dr. Erhard. She believes sex should be enjoyable, a woman’s menstrual cycle (or lack thereof) should not take over her life, and women deserve to look and feel their best. At MNGA, personalized care nurtures a woman’s mind, body and spirit.
“We understand the powerful connection between health, beauty, and intimacy,” says Dr. Erhard. When one piece of the puzzle is lacking, everything can be off-balance.
Unique procedures include vaginal rejuvenation (a one-hour outpatient procedure that corrects vaginal weakness and stretching due to childbirth, aging, or genetics that can result in better bladder control, enhanced sexual gratification, and improved self-esteem), and G-spot augmentation, a revolutionary new procedure that may heighten and intensify a woman’s sexual experience. Another popular option is bioidentical hormone analysis for menopausal women, derived from natural plant sources similar to those produced by the body (rather than synthetic hormones). Just as no two women are the same, their hormone levels are also different, warranting customized prescriptions.
The mission at MNGA is to provide women with the knowledge they need and alternatives they want for beautiful, natural-looking results.
Southdale Ob Gyn Consultants
3625 West 65th, Suite 100
Edina, MN 55435
952-920-7001
305 East Nicollet Blvd., Suite 393
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-435-9505 • southdaleobgyn.com
