North Memorial Health · Robbinsdale, MN
Medical school Creighton University School of Medicine
Training University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita
- Robotic surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia surgery
Updated November 2026How we check doctors
Same order as the list above. A comparison, not a ranking.
| Doctor | Type | Education and training | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven J. Kern, MD | Concierge · General Surgeon | University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita | 5.0 (3) |
| Michael Dorle, MD | Concierge · General Surgeon | Internship and residency, Naval Medical Center San Diego | 5.0 (3) |
| Kyle Barker, MD | Concierge · General Surgeon | General surgery, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences | 5.0 (2) |
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