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Summary
Dr. Ryan Knoper is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in complex chest and heart procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and brings 15 years of experience to his practice. His dual specialization in thoracic surgery and general surgery allows him to provide comprehensive surgical care for conditions affecting the chest cavity and cardiovascular system.
Dr. Knoper practices at M Health Fairview Saint Johns Hospital and McKay Dee Hospital Center, with locations in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as Ogden, Utah. He treats patients with serious heart conditions including aortic valve stenosis and coronary artery disease, with particular expertise in addressing coronary artery disease in women. His surgical skills include performing arterial line procedures and central venous catheter placement to support critical care patients.
Dr. Knoper practices at M Health Fairview Saint Johns Hospital and McKay Dee Hospital Center, with locations in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, as well as Ogden, Utah. He treats patients with serious heart conditions including aortic valve stenosis and coronary artery disease, with particular expertise in addressing coronary artery disease in women. His surgical skills include performing arterial line procedures and central venous catheter placement to support critical care patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ryan Christopher Knoper has 4 locationsM Health Fairview Heart Clinic Maplewood
1600 Saint Johns Blvd Ste 200Saint Paul, MN 55109Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
University Of Minnesota Physicians
720 Washington Ave Se Ste 200Minneapolis, MN 55414 Tel: (612) 884-0600
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Ryan Christopher Knoper, MD | Dr. Louis Jacques, MD | Dr. Frederick Walter Endorf, MD | Dr. Kayla Joy Gish |
| Thoracic Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Critical Care Medicine | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 15 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Saint Paul , MN | Edina , MN | Minneapolis , MN | Minneapolis , MN |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | Med School: Universite Laval | Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ryan Christopher Knoper
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ryan Christopher Knoper has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ryan Christopher Knoper has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Ryan Christopher Knoper holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Utah and Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Utah that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Dr. Knoper's NPI number is 1376836031.
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