Once again, Minnesota Monthly has released its Top Doctors list – an annual recognition of the physicians who were most frequently named by fellow colleagues for their outstanding care and expertise. North Memorial Health is proud to have six of our doctors included, representing both the hospital and clinic setting – a testament to the excellence across our organization.
“We are incredibly proud to celebrate our six providers named 2025 Minnesota Monthly Top Doctors,” said Dr. Carolyn Ogland, President and Chief Medical Officer at North Memorial Health. “Their expertise spans a remarkable range of specialties – from hospital medicine and endocrinology to oncology and cardiothoracic surgery – reflecting the depth and excellence of care we provide. These physicians exemplify the compassion, innovation, and clinical leadership that define North Memorial Health. We are fortunate to have such an outstanding team of providers serving our community.”
Get to know our top-achieving doctors who are providing state-of-the-art care for their patients.
North Memorial Health’s 2025 Top Doctors
Ese Aghenta, MD, MPH
Hospital Medicine
Watching many people, including close family members, navigate healthcare has helped Dr. Aghenta understand the degree of complexity patients can face. She understands that a hospital visit can be stressful for the individual and their family. Dr. Aghenta believes that caring for people is a privilege and is committed to treating people with respect. She focuses on strong interpersonal communication with the individual, families and other members of her healthcare team.
Farha Khan, MD, FACE
Endocrinology
Dr. Farha Khan is the director of endocrinology and diabetes and has extensive experience treating disorders of the endocrine system including type 1 and 2 diabetes, pituitary and adrenal disorders, osteoporosis, thyroid issues, metabolic bone disease and more.
Dr. Khan actively involves her patients in their care plan and treatment options, clearly explaining the potential benefits and side effects with each alternative. She uses a team approach to diabetes management, working closely with dietitians and diabetes educators.
Robert Michael King, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
As a cardiac surgeon, Dr. King is highly skilled in cardiac, coronary artery bypass, valve repair and replacement, TAVR and Aortic aneurysm surgery.
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Joseph Levine, MD
Hematology & Oncology
Dr. Levine began his employment with North Memorial in 2012, and since 2016, he has served as the medical director of the North Memorial Health and CentraCare Monticello Cancer Centers. In addition to seeing patients in Robbinsdale, he is the primary hematologist/oncologist to staff the CentraCare Monticello Cancer Center.
Dr. Levine’s philosophy in healthcare is one where no single treatment approach is applicable to all patients. Because all people are special and unique, he understands that therapy must be individualized in order to yield the best possible outcomes.
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Mark L. Solfelt, MD
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Mark Solfelt is a thoracic surgeon committed to providing the highest quality surgical care using innovation, skill and compassion. He strives to spend as much time as it takes to help patients and their families feel well-cared for and well-informed. His practice focuses solely on non-cardiac surgery including all aspects of lung surgery as well as diseases of the pleural space and chest.
By using minimally invasive surgery like robotic-assisted lung surgery, Dr. Solfelt has been instrumental in establishing North Memorial Health as a leading program in Minnesota. These innovations have allowed our patients to recover faster with minimal disability. He also helped to create a coordinated, team approach among all the specialists to bring efficiency and improved results to his patients.
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Joseph Van Camp, MD
Cardiac Surgery
Dr. Joseph Van Camp approaches patients as individuals and tries to listen to their concerns and how a disease affects their lives. He makes recommendations for a care plan and then together decides on the best way to proceed for each individual. He believes both the patient and the provider need to feel they have made the right choices regardless of the outcome.
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About North Memorial Health
North Memorial Health delivers unmatched patient experience and empowers its patients to achieve their best health. With specialty and primary care clinics, urgent and emergency care offerings, medical transportation services and two hospitals in Maple Grove and Robbinsdale, North Memorial Health provides access to high-quality, low-cost care in the Twin Cities, across the broader state of Minnesota and surrounding states. The North Memorial Health system includes 900+ doctors and 6,000+ team members who are dedicated to delivering a more connected experience for our patients.