Specialists in General Surgery

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

11/10/2025

Please join us in welcoming Lauryn Caulley, PA-C, to the Specialists in General Surgery team. She said, "My aim is to serve everyone as a fierce advocate with medical decision-making in a system that is very difficult to navigate." Learn more about Lauryn at https://sgsmn.com/staff_member/lauryn-caulley-pa-c/ or call 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

Lauryn Calley is a certified physician assistant at SGS.

10/28/2025

Specialists in General Surgery has wonderful Advanced Practice Providers. Here's what one patient had to say about Liz Becker, Certified Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner: "Liz Becker was professional, knowledgeable, factual, and kind - Very awesome explanation of the procedure, detailed and very easily understood - not rushed and ample room for asking questions. Very caring." Learn more about Liz at https://sgsmn.com/staff_member/elizabeth-becker or call 763-780-6699 for an appointment.

Elizabeth Becker, a certified Nurse Practitioner at Specialists in General Surgery (SGS) in MN, specializes in adult and geriatrics, bariatrics, and more.

10/13/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Adrianne Bowen, MD, FACS, MBA, and Mallory Yelenich-Huss, MD, FACS, both have extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease and breast cancer. Call 763-780-6699 today for an appointment or visit www.sgsmn.com for more information.

10/01/2025

Specialists in General Surgery is hiring a Medical Receptionist for our Maple Grove office. Come and work with this remarkable team of surgeons. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gyviHgmu.

09/25/2025

Congratulations to our newest Top Doctors from Minnesota Monthly magazine: Adrianne Bowen, MD, FACS, MBA; Kamrun Jenabzadeh, MD, FACS; Kourtney Kemp, MD, FACS; Steven Kern, MD, FACS; and Mallory Yelenich-Huss, MD, FACS. These physicians are part of the Specialists in General Surgery team providing remarkable care to our patients. Learn more about them at https://sgsmn.com/2025/09/24/five-surgeons-named-2025-top-doctors-by-minnesota-monthly-magazine.

09/18/2025

It's always nice to learn a little more about your physician. Rachel Tay, MD, FACS, serves patients at both the Maple Grove North Memorial Health Office Building and at the Buffalo Specialty Clinic in Buffalo, Minn. Learn more about her at https://youtu.be/xt-OCwPAXew or at Specialists in General Surgery at www.sgsmn.com.

09/12/2025

Finding a new doctor can be stressful, but one patient shared this experience. "I picked a doctor according to first availability. Any apprehension I may have had in choosing an unfamiliar doctor was soon gone during the appointment (with Steven Kern, MD, FACS). I felt that I was treated with respect, listened to, and presented with options. The final decision regarding treatment was mine to make. The doctor even suggested seeking a second opinion, if I wanted. I feel confident in my choice." For more information about Specialists in General Surgery, visit www.sgsmn.com or call us at 763-780-6699.