

Dr. Denise Hunninghake, MD
Dr. Denise Hunninghake, MD is a gastroenterologist in Vadnais Heights, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital and Saint Croix Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
MNGI Digestive Health - Vadnais Heights Endoscopy Center & Clinic
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Dr Hunninghake completed her undergraduate work at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. She received her medical degree in 1989, from the University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas. Her residency and internship in internal medicine were completed...read morebiography
Dr. Hunninghake completed her undergraduate work at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. She received her medical degree in 1989, from the University of Kansas, Kansas City, Kansas. Her residency and internship in internal medicine were completed...read moreGastroenterology
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University Of Kansas School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991
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MNGI Digestive Health - Vadnais Heights Endoscopy Center & Clinic
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- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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