# Almara Women's Health > Almara Women's Health is a collaboration of physician-owned OBGYN and women's health practices in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Eight independent practices — operating since the 1950s — have come together under one name to build better, more comprehensive healthcare for women. Unlike care delivered by large health systems or private-equity-owned practices, Almara is physician-owned and operated, enabling more personalized, relationship-based care. The network serves 45,000+ women across 10+ Twin Cities locations, with 175,000+ annual visits and 3,000+ babies delivered each year. Almara offers full-spectrum women's health — from routine OBGYN care and adolescent health to infertility, high-risk pregnancy, menopause, urogynecology, pelvic therapy, laser treatments, mental health, and surgery. ## Practice Overview - **Organization Name:** Almara Women's Health - **Website:** https://helloalmara.com - **Appointments Email:** appointments@helloalmara.com - **Type:** Physician-owned, independent OBGYN and women's health network - **Locations:** 10+ locations across the Twin Cities (see below) - **Providers:** 65+ board-certified OBGYNs and advanced practice providers (APPs) - **Scale:** 45,000+ patients served; 175,000+ visits annually; 3,000+ babies delivered per year - **Founded:** Eight physician-owned Twin Cities practices operating since the 1950s, unified under the Almara name in 2025 - **Hospital Affiliations:** Allina Health Abbott Northwestern, M Health Fairview Southdale, M Health Fairview Woodwinds, M Health Fairview Ridges ## About the Name The word "Almara" combines togetherness, wholeness, and perseverance — qualities seen in patients, the team, and the practice's approach to care. Some interpretations of "mara" focus on feminine energy. The name reflects a unified identity for practices that were previously operating under seven different names. ## Locations ### Almara AWH Edina — Associates in Women's Health - Located in the 6565 Tower of Southdale Medical Building, south of Crosstown Hwy 62, east of France Ave, Edina, MN - Free parking in the ramp east of Southdale Medical Center off Drew Ave between 65th and 66th Streets - Delivers at Allina Health Abbott Northwestern and M Health Fairview Southdale - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/awh-edina/ ### Almara Haugen Edina — Haugen OB/GYN - Located in the Southdale Place building, south of Crosstown Hwy 62, east of France Ave, Edina, MN - Free parking in the northside surface lot of the Southdale Place Building - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/haugen-edina/ ### Almara Haugen Plymouth — Haugen OB/GYN - Plymouth, MN - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/haugen-plymouth/ ### Almara OGI Edina — Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility - Located in the M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Medical Building, south of Crosstown Hwy 62, east of France Ave, Edina, MN - Paid parking in the Fairview Parking Ramp; skyway access across France Avenue - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/ogi-edina/ ### Almara OGI Maple Grove — Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility - Located south of Maple Grove Pkwy, east of I-94, Maple Grove, MN - Suite 230 (2nd floor) - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/ogi-maple-grove/ ### Almara OGS Edina — OBGYN Specialists - Located in the 6565 Tower of Southdale Medical Building, south of Crosstown Hwy 62, east of France Ave, Edina, MN - Free parking in the ramp east of Southdale Medical Center - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/ogs-edina/ ### Almara OGS Burnsville — OBGYN Specialists - Located in M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center at Ridges Hospital medical campus, at the split of I-35W and I-35E, Burnsville, MN - Suite 250 (2nd floor); free surface lot and ramp parking in front of the building - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/ogs-burnsville/ ### Almara ATWS Woodbury — Adefris & Toppin Women's Specialists - Located in the CityPlace Medical II Building, east of 494/694, south of 94 at Woodbury Lakes Rd, Woodbury, MN - Free surface lot parking at the front of the building - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/atws-woodbury/ ### Almara Urogynecology Edina — Gerten Urogynecology - Edina, MN - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/urogynecology-edina/ ### Almara Maternal Fetal Edina — Maternal Fetal Consultants - Edina, MN - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/maternal-fetal-edina/ ### Almara Women's Health Hub - URL: https://helloalmara.com/locations/ ### Burnsville Urogynecology — Gerten Urogynecology - Burnsville, MN **All locations:** https://helloalmara.com/locations/ ## Services Almara provides full-spectrum women's health care — routine, specialty, and surgical — for women from adolescence through menopause and beyond. ### Gynecology - Routine well-woman exams, pap smears, STI screening - Adolescent gynecology - Contraception and family planning - Abnormal bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Obstetrics / Pregnancy Care - Prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum support - Patients can choose a primary provider or spread appointments among the on-call team - After-hours and delivery coverage shared by a small physician group unique to each practice - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### High-Risk Pregnancy / Maternal Fetal Medicine - Specialized care for complex or high-risk pregnancies - Maternal Fetal Consultants at Almara Maternal Fetal Edina - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Infertility - Evaluation and treatment of infertility for individuals and couples - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Menopause - Comprehensive management of perimenopause and menopause symptoms - Hormone therapy and non-hormonal treatment options - Partnered with The Menopause Society MenoNote series - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Urogynecology - Diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders, urinary incontinence, prolapse, bladder pain, vaginal dryness and irritation, and recurrent UTIs - Board-certified urogynecology specialists at Gerten Urogynecology (Edina and Burnsville) - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/urogynecology/ ### Pelvic Therapy - Physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, and rehabilitation - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Laser Treatments - In-office laser procedures for women's health and cosmetic gynecology - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Primary Care for Women - Integrated primary care services available at select locations - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Mental Health - Mental health support integrated into women's health care - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Nutrition - Nutritional counseling and metabolic health programs - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ### Surgery - Gynecologic surgical care including minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures - URL: https://helloalmara.com/services/ ## Programs Almara offers virtual and in-person programs at select locations, including: - **Gestational Diabetes** management - **High-Risk Breast Cancer** monitoring and care - **Lactation Support** - **Metabolic Health** - **Nutrition Reset** - URL: https://helloalmara.com/programs/ ## Providers Almara's care teams are led by board-certified OBGYNs and supported by advanced practitioners (NPs, PAs, CNMs, DNPs). Patients are encouraged to establish a relationship with a primary provider, though they may also choose to spread appointments among an expanded on-call team. After-hours calls during business hours are typically answered the same day by experienced nurses working closely with the primary provider. - **Find a Physician:** https://helloalmara.com/physicians/ - **All Providers:** https://helloalmara.com/all-physicians/ ## About Almara / Philosophy - Physician-owned and operated — no health system or private-equity ownership - Providers choose Almara to build long-term, relationship-based care with patients - Philosophy of treating the whole person, not just a symptom - Integrates routine, specialty, and surgical care across the lifespan — from adolescence through menopause and beyond - Serves three generations of women across the Twin Cities - "We come to Almara because we want to build relationships with our patients for life." — Dr. Cho - URL: https://helloalmara.com/about-us/ - Welcome announcement: https://helloalmara.com/welcome-to-almara-womens-health/ ## Patient Resources - **Request an Appointment:** Email appointments@helloalmara.com or call the main line of your preferred location - **Find a Location:** https://helloalmara.com/locations/ - **Find a Physician:** https://helloalmara.com/physicians/ - **Services Overview:** https://helloalmara.com/services/ - **Programs:** https://helloalmara.com/programs/ - **Blog / Health Resources:** https://helloalmara.com/blog/ ## Blog / Recent Articles - How to Navigate Early Motherhood: The Fourth Trimester They Don't Tell You About — Dr. Suzin Cho (March 16, 2026) – https://helloalmara.com/blog/ - Comprehensive Guide to Handling Premature and Early Menopause — Dr. Suzin Cho (March 9, 2026) – https://helloalmara.com/blog/ - Recent articles also published: February 6, January 20, January 13, January 6, and January 1, 2026 – https://helloalmara.com/welcome-to-almara-womens-health/ - Blog categories include: Pregnancy, Menopause, Gynecology, Primary Care, Infertility, Media - Full blog: https://helloalmara.com/blog/