Dr. Alana Kim Sasaki, MD

Dr. Alana Sasaki specializes in family medicine with additional expertise in addiction medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed her residency training at the University of Minnesota Health Care System. With 16 years of clinical experience, Dr. Sasaki provides comprehensive care that bridges primary healthcare needs with specialized addiction treatment. She is fluent in Korean, Spanish, Russian, and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations throughout the Twin Cities area.

Dr. Sasaki practices at multiple locations in Saint Paul, Minnesota, including M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital, United Hospital, and Regions Hospital, along with several Kai Shin Clinic sites. Her clinical focus includes treating substance use disorders, particularly cannabis use disorders and teen substance abuse issues. She performs drug screening tests including benzodiazepine, cannabinoid, and cocaine screens to support her patients' …recovery journeys. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.