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Parvathi Theerthakarai, MD

Family Medicine
Office:
Allina Health Clinic - Shakopee
1601 St. Francis Avenue, 1st Floor
Shakopee, MN 55379
Phone: 952-428-3535
Status:
Active
Accepting new patients:
Yes
Other specialties:
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN)
Medical school:
Chennai medical College, India  
Residency:
University of Minnesota  
Sex:
Female
Memberships:
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians
Special practice interests:
Women's health, preventive medicine, chronic conditions, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, mental health and well-child 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
Practice philosophy:

I am a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine.  My professional interests include women's health, preventive medicine, chronic conditions, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, mental health and well-child exams. I also speak Hindi and Tamil. 

Best part of my work: Motivating patients into preventive health and helping patients understand their condition better to make progress.

Why I became a physician: Initially it was the challenge of making the medical diagnosis and giving the optimal treatment but what keeps me going now is the immense job satisfaction of helping patients feels their best.

What I tell friends and family: Have fun but also try to eat healthy and exercise regularly.

How I spend my free time: I spend my free time with my husband and two sons. I love to travel, exercise, cook, dance, visit theme parks and I want to ride a Harley Davidson bike someday.

What patients say about me: I’m comfortable talking to them about their health and I ask questions.

Favorite health tip: Spend 30 minutes of ‘me time’ everyday doing what you love to do.

Awards/honors: Recipient of “The Resident Teacher” award from The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. 
Languages spoken:
Hindi
Tamil
Note:

Best part of my work: Motivating patients into preventive health and helping patients understand their condition better to make progress.
Why I became a physician: Initially it was the challenge of making the medical diagnosis and giving the optimal treatment but what keeps me going now is the immense job satisfaction of helping patients feels their best.
What I tell friends and family: Have fun but also try to eat healthy and exercise regularly.
How I spend my free time: I spend my free time with my husband and two sons. I love to travel, exercise, cook, dance, visit theme parks and I want to ride a Harley Davidson bike someday.
What patients say about me: I’m comfortable talking to them about their health and I ask questions.
Favorite health tip: Spend 30 minutes of ‘me time’ everyday doing what you love to do.

Awards/honors: Recipient of “The Resident Teacher” award from The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine.