Master's school:
Augsburg College, Masters of Science (MS)
Memberships:
American Academy of Physician Assistants, Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Special practice interests:
Preventive health, mental health, cardiology, diabetes
Insurance accepted:
Aetna,America's PPO,BCBS of MN,Cigna Health,First Health/Coventry,Great-West Healthcare,HealthPartners,Humana,Medica,Medicaid/Medicare,Metropolitan Health Plan,Partnership Health Plan,Patient Choice,PPO USA,Preferred One,PrimeWest,SelectCare/LaborCare,South Country Health Alliance,UCare MN,United Behavioral,United Health Care,WEA Wisconsin,Wisconsin Physician Services
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Hometown: New Hope, MN
Best part of my work: When patients feel comfortable enough to share things that they normally wouldn't and getting to know patients and their families.
Why I became a physician assistant: I always knew that I wanted to be in medicine. I enjoy meeting new people and helping them with many health conditions in addition to preventive health services.
What I tell my friends and family: Wash your hands as often as possible and stay on top of health concerns.
How I spend my free time: Reading, photography, traveling, scrapbooking, time with family, watching hockey and football.
What patients say about me: I have been told that I'm a good listener, am encouraging, compassionate and easy to talk to, and that I take time to answer patients' questions and concerns.
Favorite health tip: Prevention is key!
Practice philosophy: Treat everyone equally, the way I would want my family and friends to be treated. Treat the whole person, not just the symptoms.