BJ (Brenda Jo) Harris, MD
My specialties:
- Obstetrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Professional interests:
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urogynecology
- Gynecologic surgical procedures
- Incontinence
- Robotic surgery
As a surgical gynecologist who promotes women's health and wellness, Dr. Harris believes in educating women so they can make informed decisions about their health. Her areas of focus and interest have been urogynecology and minimally invasive surgery since completion of her residency in 2000.
Dr. Harris believes that finding the balance between professional trust, personal touch and occasionally a bit of humor for each unique woman is what leads to the most rewarding connections with patients. "One of the greatest compliments I receive is when patients send friends or family members to see me."
Dr. Harris was one of the first gynecologists in the Twin Cities to use robotic surgery beginning in 2007. She believes that when used in appropriate cases, robotic surgery can improve patient outcomes and reduce their recoveries. Dr. Harris received the Lester J. Bossert teaching award and the V. Bradley Roberts surgical excellence award in 2000.
She is looking forward to seeing patients again at WestHealth beginning in 2014.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Specialties
- Obstetrics
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- University of Cincinnati
Memberships
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- American Urogynecology Society
Residencies
- University of Cincinnati
Years of experience
- 25
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth 1
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- The Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern and Children's Minnesota
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)