Celebrating our 2026 Rising Stars
Ten Department of Surgery faculty were recognized as Top Doctors: Rising Stars for 2026 by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.
Honorees were selected through a rigorous peer-nomination process, followed by review from an expert physician panel. They are recognized for their clinical skill, dedication to patient care, and commitment to advancing the future of medicine. The magazine defines “Rising Stars” as physicians within the first 10 years of their careers.
“These talented doctors represent the future of strong, compassionate care for our state and our neighbors,” said Greg Beilman, MD, CEO of University of Minnesota Physicians and professor in the Department of Surgery.
We are proud to celebrate the following 10 University of Minnesota Surgery faculty who have been named Rising Stars in their field:
- Michael S. Mulvihill, MD, ABTS
- Elliot Arsoniadis, MD, PhD
- Paolo Goffredo, MD
- Harika Nalluri-Butz, MD
- Randi Lassiter, MD
- Thomas Suszynski, MD, PhD, FACS
- David Brauer, MD, MPHS, FACS
- Tessa Watt, MD, MSc
- Keyn Mun Joshua Wong, MD
- Nolan Cirillo-Penn, MD, RPVI
Learn more and view the complete list of M Health Fairview providers honored as Rising Stars.
