Medical school:
University of North Dakota
Memberships:
Minnesota Association of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants
Special practice interests:
Acute illness, diabetes, hypertension, skin problems and DOT exams
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
Note:
Hometown: Savage, MN
Specialties/focus: Family medicine
Best part of my work: It is a privilege to team up with my patients and facilitate their best health.
Why I became a physician assistant: I was influenced by the providers I worked with in the troop medicine clinic while deployed to Afghanistan.
What I tell friends and family: Moderation and balance are the keys to healthy living.
How I spend my free time: Traveling, softball, boating, reading, gardening, home improvement projects, football and spending time with family and friends.
What patients say about me: I have been told that I am thorough, listen well and explain medical issues in a way that is easy to understand.
Favorite health tip: The human body is a unique machine, the more you use it the better it works. Eat to live rather than live to eat.
Practice philosophy: I will help you enjoy your life in optimal health for as long as possible by combining evidence based medicine with a personalized approach.
Personal Interests: Boating, family activities, gardening, reading, and traveling.