About Minnesota Surgical Specialists
Dr. Vishal Kudav and Dr. Erin Worden are board-certified general surgeons and fellowship-trained in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. They have expertise in laparoscopic, robotic and endoscopic procedures for weight loss, gallbladder surgery, hernia repair, and antireflux surgery.
Dr. Kudav and Dr. Worden embrace a commitment to quality and patient-centered care. Our minimally invasive procedures lead to improved recovery times, better pain control, and allow patients to experience better outcomes and enhanced quality of life in the postoperative setting.
Minnesota Surgical Specialists is a subsidiary of Bhatti GI Consultants, P.A., a multispecialty medical practice consisting of surgeons, gastroenterologists, physician assistants and a dietician who provide highly specialized surgical and gastrointestinal care to patients in the Twin Cities of Minnesota
Our Vision
Patient Care
At Minnesota Surgical Specialists, we believe in delivering outstanding surgical care centered on patients’ needs and expectations. If you are in need of an urgent surgical consultation, we will schedule your visit with our surgeons within one week of your inquiry.
Innovation
Our mission is to utilize the latest advancements in surgical technology to provide the safest and most effective treatments available.
Empowerment
We aim to empower our patients through education, ensuring they understand their surgical options and what to expect.
Community
Minnesota Surgical Specialists is dedicated to serving our community, providing access to exceptional surgical care in a timely manner, and support for all out patients.
Meet Our Surgeons
Dr. Vishal Kudav
General and Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Vishal Kudav is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in bariatric and foregut surgery. Dr. Kudav is a native to northeast Ohio, where he completed his undergraduate and medical school studies. He then completed his general surgery residency at the University of Missouri - Columbia, followed by a minimally invasive, bariatric and robotic surgery fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. His professional interests include surgical treatment of obesity, robotic surgical platforms, endoluminal procedures for weight loss, anti-reflux surgery, biliary tract disease, and abdominal wall hernias.
Dr. Erin Worden is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive general surgery, foregut surgery, and bariatric surgery. She grew up in the beautiful upper peninsula of Michigan before moving to Ohio for medical school. Dr. Worden completed her general surgery residency at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, before moving on to a bariatric surgery fellowship at the University of Iowa. Her interests include robotic surgery and advances in surgical technology, biliary tract disease, anti-reflux surgery, abdominal wall hernias. and the comprehensive treatment of obesity.
Hospital & Ambulatory Surgical Center Affiliations
Southdale Specialty Surgery Center
6500 Barrie Road, Floor 3
Edina, MN 55435
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Bhatti Surgery Center
1447 White Oak Dr.
Chaska, MN 55318
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North Memorial Health Hospital - Robbinsdale
3300 Oakdale Ave. N.
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
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M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
6401 France Ave S.
Edina, MN 55435