Look Good, Feel Better® Program
Look Good, Feel Better® is offered in partnership with The American Cancer Society. It’s a free, single session program that helps strengthen confidence and self-esteem…
Cancer / Oncology
Meet Your Cancer Care Team
When you get a cancer diagnosis, you need a team to fight with you—and a place to call home. That’s what North Memorial Health Cancer Center provides. Our top-rated hematologists, oncologists, and surgeons provide superlative care and access to the latest technological treatments, clinical trials, onsite pharmacy, and private chemo rooms. It’s research-university-level care in an environment where you’re not one of a thousand, you are the ONE.
The North Memorial Health Advantage
- We have been accredited since 1987 with the Commission on Cancer, a rigorous program that cements our commitment to interdisciplinary treatment and consistent improvements to our care.
- We have oncology-certified nurses, our providers are specialists in hematology and oncology and are often named to local Top Doctors’ lists.
- Our Specialty Center Pharmacy provides personalized counseling and the convenience of on-site infusion and retail pharmacy services.
- North Memorial Health also has highly trained and experienced genetic counselors on staff for families seeking information about their cancer risk.
- 100 percent of North Memorial Health Breast Center customers surveyed are willing to recommend the care and facilities.
- We are one of few places in Minnesota to perform the much less invasive robotic lung-cancer surgery.
- We are also the third-largest oral, head and neck cancer practice in Minnesota.
- We believe well-being is the sixth vital sign—equally as important as lab values and blood pressure. That’s why we address the practical, family, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your care too.
- We partner with Minneapolis Radiation Oncology to lead our radiation treatment for cancer to deliver the best possible outcome for each customer.
- A financial counselor is available and we offer advance care planning, chaplains and palliative care.
- Our oncology social worker can get you services you may need outside our clinic: Housekeeping, grant money (we gave more than $1.6 million in 2016 alone), meal deliveries, ride-shares, and more.
- We support your desires for alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, diet, massage, and reiki.
- We make the journey with you from diagnosis to treatment’s end. Survivorship visits provide you with a summary of your diagnosis and treatments, plus you’ll review treatment effects, understand your “new normal,” connect to resources, outline follow-ups, and discuss recurrence prevention.
Cancer Conditions & Care Options
Learn more about your condition and how it may be treated at North Memorial Health.
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Aromatherapy
Chemotherapy
Holistic Care
Immunotherapy
Massages
Nutrition
Radiation
Reiki
Care Team
Our highly trained experts empower you with the knowledge and the support you need to get the healthcare you want.
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Ketan Patel, PhD, DDS
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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My extensive training and experience allows me to provide the best care possible to my customers.”
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Tulasi Gummadi, MD
Oncology, Hematology
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I feel responsible and blessed to be there for my customers and their families throughout their cancer journey.”
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Charina Wynia, CNP
Cancer / Oncology
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I strive to make cancer care as low stress as possible for my customers. ”
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Elizabeth Edlavitch Levin, MD
Cancer / Oncology
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I am dedicated to providing a comprehensive, evidence-based model of care with compassion and honesty.”
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Mark L. Solfelt, MD
Thoracic Surgery
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It is my privilege to care for people during some of the most challenging times of their lives.”
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Heather A. Penning RN, APRN
Cancer / Oncology
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I try to make cancer care less stressful for my customers.”
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Robert Schneidewend, DO
Oncology, Hematology
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As part of a holistic healthcare approach, I tailor treatment options to fit my customer’s goals and lifestyle.”
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Joseph I. Levine, MD
Oncology, Hematology
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I am devoted to the compassionate, science-based care of my customers.”
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Jean B. Pupkes, APRN, CNS, AOCN
Cancer / Oncology
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I’m passionate about cancer survivorship and helping customers achieve their best health after treatment.”
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Rena Shah, MD
Oncology, Hematology
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I believe that the customer is the forefront and center of all cancer management. ”
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Katie Baker-Lange, CGC
Cancer / Oncology
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I believe that knowing about health risks empowers customers to make more informed care decisions.”
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Shirley Kern, APRN, CNS, AOCN
Cancer / Oncology
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I work to maximize my customer’s health outcomes.”
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Christine Wiese, APRN, CNP
Oncology, Hematology
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I am passionate about providing each customer with compassionate, empathetic and supportive treatment.”
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Connie Caldwell, PA-C
Thoracic Surgery/Oncology
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I treat my customers the way I would want to be treated.”
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Karli McGill, APRN, CNP
Oncology, Hematology
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I am passionate about helping guide individuals and family members on their cancer journey.”
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Avanti Mehrotra, MD
Oncology, Hematology
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I am focused on integrative medicine and take a holistic approach towards overall care of the customer with the goal of complete physical and emotional well-being.”
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Groups & Classes
Get the support and education you need to live your best life. Consider this care beyond the clinic walls.
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Better Together - Yoga & Stretching
Better Together combines physical, spiritual and emotional health topics and activities to educate and uplift specialty center customers. Better Together utilizes the power of socialization…
Breast Cancer Education and Support Group
This group helps take the unexpected out of tomorrow and calms fear with information, understanding and friendship. Guest speakers periodically attend to share the latest…
Head and Neck Cancer Education and Support Group
This support group is a great opportunity for new head and neck cancer customers to meet survivors and discuss the changes associated with the diagnosis…
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Education and Support Group
Whether you are newly diagnosed, in remission or in relapse, this group is for you. Guest speakers present on issues facing those with blood cancers.
Lung Cancer Education and Support Group
Members of this group understand the challenges of a lung cancer diagnosis, and work together to make sense of diagnosis, treatments and life’s challenges. The…
Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group
This ongoing group offers the latest information and camaraderie for men and their families. Men from all phases of a prostate cancer diagnosis can attend….
Locations
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