Specialists in General Surgery

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.

03/16/2026

Our bariatric team is ready to help patients who want to lose weight in the new year. We work closely with the Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss team at North Memorial Health, guiding patients through the journey from their initial inquiry through surgery and recovery. If losing weight was a New Year's resolution, but you haven't yet made the commitment, call us at 763-780-6699 to start the conversation.

03/11/2026

Learn more about diastasis recti symptoms, causes, and treatment options from Kamrun Jenabzadeh, MD, FACS, at https://sgsmn.com/2026/03/11/understanding-diastasis-recti.. If this sounds like something that affects you or someone you know, call us today at 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

03/09/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer involves cell growth in the large intestine and often begins with polyps, a small grouping of cells. Polyps usually aren't cancerous, and they often don't cause symptoms, but some can turn into colon cancer over time. Removing them helps prevent colon cancer. Schedule a colonoscopy with one of our providers today at 763-780-6699.

02/20/2026

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.

02/11/2026

February is National Cancer Prevention month. Our surgeons treat cancer in a number of areas, including the breast, stomach, colon, thyroid, pancreas, and skin. Learn more about the many conditions Specialists in General Surgery providers can treat at www.sgsmn.com or call 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

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.