Specialists in General Surgery

02/05/2026

February is a time when we focus on issues of the heart - from Valentine's Day to the American Heart Association promotion of heart disease. The condition of a patient's heart can affect surgical treatment options and recovery times. Take care of your heart and support the work of the American Heart Association by wearing red on National Wear Red Day, February 6.

01/29/2026

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid is part of the endocrine system that makes and regulates hormones that control heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolism. Thyroid disorders can include hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid), hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid), enlargement of the thyroid gland, and thyroid cancer. Thyroid disease is a special interest of Corey Stennes, MD, FACS. Learn more about him at www.sgsmn.com or call 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

01/28/2026

Not only has she received numerous Top Doctor recognitions, but Mallory Yelenich-Huss, MD, FACS, also has been named Chair of Surgery at North Memorial Health Hospital - Maple Grove. Learn more about her at www.sgsmn.com or call 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

01/22/2026

Are you looking for your next career move? Join the remarkable team at Specialists in General Surgery as a clinical assistant. Learn more here: https://sgsmn.com/careers or call us at 763-780-6699.

  Clinical Assistant Specialists in General Surgery is looking for a Clinical Assistant to manage the patient flow throughout the clinic and assist providers in the management and treatment of their patients, individualizing care to the needs of the patient. … Continue reading →

01/16/2026

Our surgeons are leaders in the healthcare field. Kamrun Jenabzadeh, MD, FACS, is the new Chief of Staff at North Memorial Health - Robbinsdale Hospital. He also is Chair of the Robotics Program there and is a proctor for surgeons training in robotic surgery. In addition, Dr. Jenabzadeh is a community instructor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota.Learn more about him at www.sgsmn.com or call 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

01/02/2026

Happy New Year!! If one of your New Year's resolutions is to lose weight through bariatric surgery, let us create a plan just for you. Our specialists will guide your bariatric surgery journey from the first phone call through your recovery and new lifestyle. Call us at 763-780-6699 for an appointment or visit www.sgsmn.com to learn more.

12/30/2025

Munyaradzi Chimukangara, MD, FACS, is a favorite with our patients. One recently wrote, "I always get the best care from Dr. Chim and his team. They are the most responsive, professional, and caring team that I've ever had medical care from." Learn more about Dr. Chimukangara at https://sgsmn.com/staff_member/munyaradzi-chimukangara or call us at 763-780-6699 today for an appointment.

Munyaradzi Chimukangara, a surgeon at Specialists in General Surgery (SGS), specializes in laparoscopy, robotic surgery, reflux disease, hernias & endoscopy.

12/22/2025

We're grateful to all of our patients who take time to tell us of their experience. Here's what one patient wrote about Kourtney Kemp, MD, FACS. "I was very fortunate to have a great recovery and credit Dr. Kemp for being an excellent surgeon. She provided detailed information in my consult visit and after my surgery. She was attentive and very patient in explaining what I could expect with having gallbladder surgery and the recovery phase. I'm extremely pleased that I chose her to be my surgeon." Learn more about Dr. Kemp at https://sgsmn.com/staff_member/kourtney-l-kemp-md or call 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

12/15/2025

Did you know that Specialists in General Surgery operates the Twin Cities Hernia Center? Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of hernias at www.tchernia.com or call us at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

Twin Cities Hernia Center at Specialists in General Surgery provides diagnosis & treatment of many hernias with hernia specialist & local surgery locations.

12/09/2025

“As a kid, I enjoyed doing home improvement projects with my dad, and as a young adult, I became interested in painting," said Rachel Tay, MD, FACS. "Surgery to me is just as fun, plus I get to improve people’s lives.” Learn more about this remarkable surgeon at https://sgsmn.com/staff_member/rachel-tay or call 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

Rachel Tay, a surgeon at Specialists in General Surgery (SGS) in MN, specializes in hernias, breast cancer, gallbladder disease, thyroid conditions & more.

12/04/2025

Here's the kind of feedback we love. "I truly look forward to visiting the SGS office. When I walk in, greeters know my name and remember my 'story.' They ask questions regarding my progress and seem genuinely concerned with my wellbeing. This office really goes above and beyond when it comes to connecting with patients." Thank you to all of our patients who take time to tell us about their experience. Learn more about the remarkable care at Specialists in General Surgery at www.sgsmn.com or call us at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

11/21/2025

Mallory Yelenich-Huss, MD, FACS, is fellowship trained in breast surgery oncology. Find out what this means for individuals with breast cancer. Visit https://sgsmn.com/2022/10/24/what-my-breast-surgery-oncology-fellowship-training-means-for-patients or call us for an appointment at 763-780-6699.

October is breast cancer awareness month, and while much of our attention is focused on getting women screened for breast cancer, it’s also important to