Physician-owned Almara Women's Health launches in Minnesota, promising to 'redefine whole woman’s care'
Alternative to VC-backed or corporate entities
A new physician-owned network of women’s health clinics has launched in Minnesota, promising a more holistic and integrated approach to care that centres women's full lifespan needs — from pregnancy to menopause, mental wellbeing and sexual health.
Almara Women’s Health, officially launched this month, brings together ten clinic locations and more than 65 women’s health specialists across seven practices in Minnesota to serve 45,000+ women annually. The organisation, which is wholly physician-owned and operated, offers an extensive range of services including reproductive health, mental health, metabolic care, menopause support, and more.
“We created Almara because the healthcare system too often flattens what it means to be a woman,” said Dr Suzin Cho, OBGYN and president of Almara Women’s Health.
“Whether you're navigating pregnancy, menopause, mental health, or intimacy challenges, our mission is to build meaningful relationships and whole-woman care that match the complexity of women's lives.”
More integrated care
In contrast to VC-backed or corporate entities, Almara Women’s Health positions itself as an independent, clinician-led alternative that emphasises both medical autonomy and relationship-based care. Unlike vertically integrated or private equity-backed health systems, Almara’s physician-owners say their model allows for greater freedom and patient-centred decision-making.
“We have the freedom to integrate more services and programs, spend more time with patients, avoid unnecessary tests, and refer out to the best experts because we have full control over the way we approach medicine and deliver care,” said Cho.
With ten locations across Edina, Burnsville, Maple Grove, Plymouth, and Woodbury, Almara says it aims to support women at every stage of life — from adolescent care and family planning to midlife hormone management and chronic condition support.
The model, Cho added, also benefits clinicians by reducing burnout and fostering collaboration.
“We're not just pushing the same rock alone — we're pushing together to collaborate on new ways to deliver the health care that women need.”
Almara also plans to launch a public-access online Women’s Health Library, offering evidence-based information on topics including sleep, intimacy, self-care and aging.
“We're not here to sell you something,” Cho said. “We're here to be your personal guide that supports you through every decade of your life with knowledge, compassion, and clinical excellence.”
Almara is now accepting patients at all ten clinic locations, with more clinics and services planned as part of its growth strategy. For now, the group’s focus is regional. But the model could hold wider implications, offering a possible template for clinician-led collaboration in other states — particularly as access to reproductive care becomes an increasingly contested issue in the US.