Specialists in General Surgery

06/01/2026

We love hearing from our happy patients. One patient recently shared this about his experience with Corey Stennes, MD, FACS. "I find him to be practical, informative, and extemely professional," the patient said. "He puts me at ease with common sense, easy-to-understand explanations of my options." If you are facing surgery, please give us a call at 763-780-6699 to speak with one of our surgeons or visit us at www.sgsmn.com.

05/18/2026

Steven Kern, MD, FACS, will be retiring from Specialists in General Surgery after 26 years. This remarkable surgeon has provided excellent, compassionate care to many, many patients through the years. Please join us in thanking him for his service and wishing him a happy, healthy retirement.

05/15/2026

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As the days grow longer and the sunshine becomes more compelling, make sure you are using proper sunscreen and are aware of the signs of skin cancer. Learn more about the warning signs of skin cancer and how our surgeons can treat it at https://sgsmn.com/condition/melanomaskin-cancer. Call today for an appointment at 763-780-6699.

05/11/2026

Yesterday was Mother's Day. Take care of the women in your life by reminding them of screenings and preventive health. At Specialists in General Surgery, we support a variety of women's health issues, from breast disorders and cancer to gallbladder disease, diastasis recti, and bariatric surgery. Learn more at www.sgsmn.com or call us at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

Specialists in General Surgery is a team of full-service general surgeons who treat a wide variety of conditions & specialized surgical procedures

05/05/2026

"Dr. Chim was the best doctor I have ever dealt with," said one of our patients, referring to Munyaradzi Chimukangara, MD, FACS. "He answered questions and gave me answers that other doctors haven't been able to give me in over a year. In fact, I wish I could ask him more questions. He is the best of the best." We are grateful for patients who tell us of their experiences with us. To learn more about the remarkable surgeons at Specialists in General Surgery, visit www.sgsmn.com or call us at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

05/01/2026

Congratulations to Mallory Yelenich-Huss, MD, FACS, who has been named Top Doctor Rising Star by Mpls St. Paul Magazine. Dr. Yelenich-Huss is fellowship specialty trained in breast surgical oncology. Learn more about her at https://sgsmn.com/staff_member/mallory-j-yelenich-huss or call us at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

04/17/2026

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. At Specialists in General Surgery, we diagnose and treat many forms of esophageal disease, including cancer. Visit https://sgsmn.com/condition/esophageal-disease for more information, or call us at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

SGS performs surgery for esophageal diseases, such as GERD, achalasia & more. Learn about esophageal disease treatments at Specialists in General Surgery.

04/07/2026

Our surgeons see patients at the Allina Health Buffalo Hospital, and we are proud to be one of the sponsors of this year's Wellness Walk to support the hospital. Join us on May 30 for this important and fun event. Register by April 15 at https://secure.allinahealth.org/site/Donation2?df_id=3701&mfc_pref=T&3701.donation=form1

03/26/2026

March 25-31 is National Physicians Week. We are proud of the physicians who provide comprehensive, compassionate care to our patients and thank them for the dedication to improving the lives of many people. Learn more about them at www.sgsmn.com or call us today at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

03/19/2026

Did you know Specialists in General Surgery sees patients at 10 locations across the western side of the Twin Cities? Sarah Lippert, MD, FACS, and Corey Stennes, MD, FACS, see patients at our clinic in Blaine, located at 4181 108th Street, Suite 200. See the full list of our locations at www.sgsmn.com or call us at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.