Eight anesthesiologists with the Department of Anesthesiology have been recognized by Minnesota Monthly as Top Doctors in the state. They join 270 other providers with M Physicians who have also been recognized on the annual list.

This year's honorees include:

  • Kumar Belani, MBBS
  • Aaron Berg, DO, MHA
  • Megan Lanigan, MD
  • Larry Lidenbaum, MD
  • Tjorvi Perry, MD, MMSc
  • Martina Richtsfeld, MD
  • William Rogers, MD
  • Clarence Shannon, MD


To determine the top doctors in the state, Minnesota Monthly Magazine asks physicians across Minnesota, “If you or a loved one needed medical care, which doctor would you recommend?” The final list represents the best physicians in Minnesota as determined by their own peers.

Congratulations to all who have been selected.