Celebrating Cardiologists Recognized in 2025 Top Doctors by Mpls St. Paul Magazine

Jul 2, 2025
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Congratulations to Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute physicians recognized as Top Doctors for 2025. Top Doctors are nominated by other doctors in the Twin Cities area. Final selections are based on extensive research and peer review. 

Congratulations to the following physicians recognized for 2025:

Raed H. Abdelhadi, MDJesse Manunga, Jr., MD
Mosi Bennett, MD, PhDDaniel P. Melby, MD
Emmanouil S. Brilakis, MD, PhDMichael D. Miedema, MD, PhD
Joao Luiz Cavalcante, MD, FACCMatthew D. Olson, MD
Ivan J. Chavez, MDMichael A. Samara, MD
Peter M. Eckman, MDRetu Saxena, MD
Kevin M. Harris, MDScott W. Sharkey, MD
David G. Hurrell, MDNorma L. Thiessen, MD
William T. Katsiyiannis, MD, MSJay H. Traverse, MD
Thomas Knickelbine, MDYale L. Wang, MD
Kristopher D. Krueger, MD, PhDPeter Zimbwa, MD, PhD
John R. Lesser, MD, FACC 

We are grateful for the partnership of our physician researchers who support our mission to improve the cardiovascular health of individuals and communities through innovative research and education—congratulations on this recognition!

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The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation® (MHIF) strives to create a world without heart and vascular disease. To achieve this bold vision, we are dedicated to improving the cardiovascular health of individuals and communities through innovative research and education.

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