Alexander Stark, MD
My specialties:
- Cancer (surgical oncology)
Professional interests:
- Complex general surgical oncology
- Sarcoma
- Gastric cancer
- Colon cancer
- Peritoneal surface malignancies
- Melanoma (skin cancer)
- Esophageal Cancer
Alexander Stark, MD, is a board-certified surgical oncologist.
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
What is your practice philosophy? I strive to provide evidence based, high quality, and thoughtful cancer care to all of my patients. As a surgical oncologist, it is my job to perform surgery, but just as important, it is my job to guide, support, and counsel patients from the time of diagnosis to surgery and beyond.
What are you passionate about? I am passionate about providing true multidisciplinary cancer care, in which each patient will receive the input and expertise of multiple providers in a team-based approach. I believe in this manner, the best outcomes can be achieved.
When did you know this was the career for you? I realized I wanted to become a surgical oncologist early in my medical training, when I witnessed the complexity of the disease and the depth of the relationship between patient and physician.
One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is: Every patient is unique, and I enjoy the challenge of providing the best possible cancer care that aligns with the individual goals of each and every patient.
My personal health goal is: To live a healthy, active lifestyle.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Cancer (surgical oncology)
Awards and recognitions
- 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Top Doctors: Rising Stars
Personal interests
- Downhill skiing
- Golf
- Music
- Spending time on the lake
Current licenses and certifications
- Board certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology
Residencies
- University of California Los Angeles
Fellowships
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Years of experience
- 14
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)