Christine Sarkinen, MD
Physician
Locations
Maple Grove, Plymouth
Contact
Language Spoken
English
About Christine Sarkinen, MD
Care philosophy: Whenever I see my patients I enjoy catching up on life as much as I enjoy the medical part, the listening, education, advising, and laughing.
When I was waiting to get accepted to medical school I remember telling everyone that my first biggest fear is that I wouldn’t be accepted and my second biggest fear is that I WOULD be accepted. Little did I realize at the time was that this reality would lead to my greatest adventures ever.
Anybody that knows me today knows that I think I am the luckiest person ever. I adore my job, my career, my life’s work, more than imaginable. Becoming an obstetrician/gynecologist is a perfect fit for my personality. With my wide-ranging interests and hobbies, it enables me to strike an instant rapport with patients. Patients invite me into their lives and allow me to be an influential person in their decisions. I enjoy forming relationships that encourage patients to make healthy choices and to be involved in their own health care decisions. Whenever I see my patients I enjoy catching up on life as much as I enjoy the medical part, the listening, educating, advising and laughing.
Having started with Oakdale ObGyn right after finishing my training has also been instrumental in my ability to positively impact women’s lives. This is a group that has always been committed to providing the highest quality, progressive care to our patients. We have been in the northwest metro for more than 60 years and have an outstanding group of doctors, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners who are seeking to be your partner in care.
When I am not at work, my attention is captured by my family. I have a wonderfully supportive husband and two children. As a family we love to spend time outside with our dogs, our families and our friends, traveling and simply being together. In the summer we love to swim, bike, and play in the woods. We enjoy time at the lake with family, fishing, and boating. In the winter we enjoy being out in the snow like only a true Minnesotan can. We love to pack up the dogs for a road trip to ski in the mountains of Colorado. We also like to take advantage of a particularly cold day and simply hang out together, working on home projects.
Every day reminds me how precious time is, so whether a day at work or a day at play I approach either with humor and adventure.
Qualifications
Education
University of Minnesota
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyInsurance Information
Our practice accepts most major insurances. However, we encourage you to call your insurance provider about your coverage.
MN-Aetna
MN-Americas PPO
MN-BCBS of MN
MN-Cigna
MN-HealthPartners/Cigna
MN-Hennepin Health
MN-Humana
MN-Medica
MN-Medicaid
MN-Medicare
MN-Multiplan
MN-PreferredOne
MN-Railroad Medicare
MN-VA CCN
MN-UHC
MN-Ucare
MN-Tricare
Hospital Affiliations
Oakdale ObGyn Clinics
North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital
9875 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Phone (763) 581-1000
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
9855 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Phone (763) 581-9000
Awards & Accolades
Minnesota Monthly, “Top Doctors for Women”, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2023
Minnesota Monthly “Best Doctor”, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine “Top Doctor”, 2015
Special Interests
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- In-office procedures
- Endometrial ablation
- Adolescent medicine
- Obstetrics
Care philosophy: Whenever I see my patients I enjoy catching up on life as much as I enjoy the medical part, the listening, education, advising, and laughing.
When I was waiting to get accepted to medical school I remember telling everyone that my first biggest fear is that I wouldn’t be accepted and my second biggest fear is that I WOULD be accepted. Little did I realize at the time was that this reality would lead to my greatest adventures ever.
Anybody that knows me today knows that I think I am the luckiest person ever. I adore my job, my career, my life’s work, more than imaginable. Becoming an obstetrician/gynecologist is a perfect fit for my personality. With my wide-ranging interests and hobbies, it enables me to strike an instant rapport with patients. Patients invite me into their lives and allow me to be an influential person in their decisions. I enjoy forming relationships that encourage patients to make healthy choices and to be involved in their own health care decisions. Whenever I see my patients I enjoy catching up on life as much as I enjoy the medical part, the listening, educating, advising and laughing.
Having started with Oakdale ObGyn right after finishing my training has also been instrumental in my ability to positively impact women’s lives. This is a group that has always been committed to providing the highest quality, progressive care to our patients. We have been in the northwest metro for more than 60 years and have an outstanding group of doctors, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners who are seeking to be your partner in care.
When I am not at work, my attention is captured by my family. I have a wonderfully supportive husband and two children. As a family we love to spend time outside with our dogs, our families and our friends, traveling and simply being together. In the summer we love to swim, bike, and play in the woods. We enjoy time at the lake with family, fishing, and boating. In the winter we enjoy being out in the snow like only a true Minnesotan can. We love to pack up the dogs for a road trip to ski in the mountains of Colorado. We also like to take advantage of a particularly cold day and simply hang out together, working on home projects.
Every day reminds me how precious time is, so whether a day at work or a day at play I approach either with humor and adventure.
Education
University of Minnesota
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyOakdale ObGyn Clinics
North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital
9875 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Phone (763) 581-1000
North Memorial Ambulatory Surgery Center
9855 Hospital Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
- Phone (763) 581-9000
Minnesota Monthly, “Top Doctors for Women”, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2023
Minnesota Monthly “Best Doctor”, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine “Top Doctor”, 2015
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- In-office procedures
- Endometrial ablation
- Adolescent medicine
- Obstetrics
Other Providers Who Work With Christine Sarkinen, MD
Naomi Lara, DNP, MPH, APRN, CNM
Nurse Midwife
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Maple Grove, Blaine, Plymouth
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(763) 587-7000
Debra Ramesh, APRN, CNM, WHNP-BC
Nurse Midwife
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Maple Grove, Blaine, Plymouth
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(763) 587-7000
Naomi Lara, DNP, MPH, APRN, CNM
Nurse Midwife
- Maple Grove, Blaine, Plymouth
- (763) 587-7000
Debra Ramesh, APRN, CNM, WHNP-BC
Nurse Midwife
- Maple Grove, Blaine, Plymouth
- (763) 587-7000