Our Doctors
Melissa Bredemus, APRN, CNP
Melissa Bredemus, APRN, CNP
Medical Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, Minnesota
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Kaeli Demarco, MMS, PA-C
Kaeli Demarco, MMS, PA-C
Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, Wisconsin
National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Board Certification
Bjorn Engstrom, M.D.
Bjorn Engstrom, M.D.
FELLOWSHIP
Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
RESIDENCY
Diagnostic Radiology
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
INTERNSHIP
Internal Medicine
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Dartmouth Medical School
Lebanon, New Hampshire
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Interventional Oncology including radioembolization and tumor ablation, endovascular repair of artery aneurysms, minimally invasive treatment of vascular malformations, deep vein and pulmonary artery thrombectomy, treatment of PAD including angioplasty and stenting, IVC filter removal, prostate artery embolizations, uterine fibroid embolization, emergency interventions including embolization for bleeding, hepatobiliary interventions including TIPS, BRTO and biliary interventions.
Maria R. Gomes M.D.
Maria R. Gomes M.D.
Fellowship
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residency
University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinics
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Internship
Oporto University Hospital
Oporto, Portugal
Medical Education
Oporto University Medical School
Oporto, Portugal
Undergraduate
Liceu Garcia da Orta
Porto, Portugal
Clinical Expertise
Vascular and Interventional Radiology focusing on Peripheral Vascular Disease, Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Vein Treatment, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
Locations
Plymouth, Robbinsdale, New Brighton
Karen Gozel, MSN
Karen Gozel, MSN
Medical Education
Masters in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Minnesota Moorhead
Moorhead, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Metropolitan State University
St. Paul, Minnesota
Central Lakes College
Brainerd, Minnesota
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES
National Guard
Jeffrey L. Groffsky M.D.
Jeffrey L. Groffsky M.D.
Fellowship
Angiography and Interventional Radiology
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Residency
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Internship
Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center
San Francisco, California
Medical Education
University of California
San Francisco School of Medicine
San Francisco, California
Undergraduate
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Clinical Expertise
Management and treatment of peripheral vascular disease and venous insufficiency, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty
Locations
Plymouth, Robbinsdale, New Brighton
Lisa Hoepner PA-C
Lisa Hoepner PA-C
Bachelor’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Yusuf Karrar, M.D.
Yusuf Karrar, M.D.
Fellowship
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
Residency
Diagnostic Radiology and Internal Medicine
University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois
Medical Education
Deccan College of Medical Sciences
India
Undergraduate
Kakatiya Academy
India
Brian T. Larkin M.D.
Brian T. Larkin M.D.
Fellowship
Neuroradiology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Residency
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota
Medical Education
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Undergraduate
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minnesota
Clinical Expertise
Neuroradiology, Interventional Radiology, Phlebology, Spinal Injections, Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Locations
Plymouth, Robbinsdale
Marlon A. Lee M.D.
Marlon A. Lee M.D.
Fellowship
Vascular Surgery
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Residency
General Surgery
New Jersey Medical School
Newark, NJ
Medical Education
University of Miami School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Undergraduate
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
Clinical Expertise
Endovascular and surgical treatments of vascular disease, creation and maintenance of dialysis access, stenting and bypass surgeries
Locations
Coon Rapids, Monticello, New Brighton, Robbinsdale
Anna Marjan, M.D.
Anna Marjan, M.D.
Fellowship
Integrated Vascular Surgery
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
Residency
Vascular Surgery
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Iowa City, IA
Medical Education
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine
Maywood, IL
Undergraduate
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Clinical Expertise
Endovascular and surgical treatments of vascular disease, creation and maintenance of dialysis access, stenting and bypass surgeries
Locations
Coon Rapids, New Brighton, Plymouth
Christopher M. McAninch, M.D.
Christopher M. McAninch, M.D.
Fellowship
Integrated Vascular Surgery
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin
Residency
Vascular Surgery
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin
Medical Education
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
St. Louis, Missouri
Undergraduate
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
Clinical Expertise
Endovascular and surgical treatments of vascular disease, creation and maintenance of dialysis access, stenting and bypass surgeries
Locations
Coon Rapids, New Brighton, Robbinsdale
William D. McMillan M.D.
William D. McMillan M.D.
Fellowship
Vascular Surgery
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
Residency
General Surgery
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois
Medical Education
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, New York
Undergraduate
Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey
Clinical Expertise
Endovascular and surgical treatments of vascular disease, creation and maintenance of dialysis access, stenting and bypass surgeries
Locations
Coon Rapids, Maple Grove, New Brighton, Robbinsdale
Molly Phillips, APRN, DNP
Molly Phillips, APRN, DNP
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelors of Science- Nursing
North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Scott R. Schultz M.D.
Scott R. Schultz M.D.
Fellowship
Interventional Radiology
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Residency
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Medical Education
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Washington, D.C
Graduate
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Undergraduate
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Clinical Expertise
Interventional Radiology, Aortic Stent Grafts, Carotid Stents, Cancer Interventions, Dialysis Access, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Spine injections, Vertebroplasty
Locations
Robbinsdale, New Brighton
Riley Sharbonno, APRN, CNP
Riley Sharbonno, APRN, CNP
Medical Education
Masters of Science – Nursing
Adult and Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Emergency Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science – Nursing
St. John’s University
Collegeville, Minnesota
Anthony Spano, M.D.
Anthony Spano, M.D.
FELLOWSHIP
Interventional Radiology
Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute
Miami, Florida
RESIDENCY
Diagnostic Radiology
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Minneapolis, Minnesota
TRANSITIONAL YEAR RESIDENCY
Hennepin Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Minneapolis, Minnesota
UNDERGRADUATE
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, Minnesota
Christopher S. Stampe, M.D.
Christopher S. Stampe, M.D.
Fellowship
Interventional Radiology
University of Minnesota Medical School
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residency
Diagnostic Radiology
University of Minnesota Medical School
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Medical Education
Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota
Undergraduate
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Clinical Expertise
Interventional Oncology, Chronic Venous Disease and Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Locations
Plymouth, Robbinsdale, New Brighton
Andrew Thoreson, M.D.
Andrew Thoreson, M.D.
Fellowship
Vascular and Interventional Radiology
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Residency
Diagnostic Radiology
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Medical Education
Loyola University Chicago – Stritch School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
Undergraduate
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
Clinical Expertise
Minimally invasive treatment of cancer, peripheral vascular disease, and many other conditions.
Locations
Plymouth, Robbinsdale, New Brighton
Rachel Tien, APRN, CNP
Rachel Tien, APRN, CNP
Doctorate of Nursing Practice – Adult/Gerontological Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Minnesota Board of Nursing
Adam Zuchowski, M.D.
Adam Zuchowski, M.D.
FELLOWSHIP/RESIDENCY
Integrated Interventional Radiology
Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina
INTERNSHIP
Surgery
Exempla St. Joseph Hospital
Denver, Colorado
MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Minnesota School of Medicine
Minneapolis, Minnesota
UNDERGRADUATE
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, Arizona