Top Doctors Rising Stars 2026

We are proud of our physicians named to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2026 list for providing exceptional care in the community.

This month, the magazine released the 2026 edition of Twin Cities’ Top Doctors—Rising Stars list, which recognizes five outstanding Minnesota Oncology physicians. To be selected for the list, the doctors must have been practicing for 10 years or less. Each physician named to the list of “Rising Stars” were chosen by peers in the field and are also evaluated on numerous factors including professional achievement, review by an expert panel, research and disciplinary history. View the online issue.

Congratulations to the following 2026 Rising Stars from Minnesota Oncology!

  1. Lauren Bollinger, MD, Gynecologic Oncology
  2. Patrick Dreyer, DO, Medical Oncology
  3. Adrianne Mallen, MD, Gynecologic Oncology
  4. Sushma Tatineni, MD, Medical Oncology
  5. Danielle Tippit, MD, Medical Oncology
  6. Kate Watson, MD, Colon & Rectal Surgery

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