Medical school:
                                
                                
                                    Creighton University School of Medicine  
                                     
                                
                            
 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    Memberships:
                                
                                
                                    American Academy of Pediatrics, Awarded Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award 2012
                                
                            
 
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    Special practice interests:
                                
                                
                                    Patient and family education, asthma management and education
                                
                            
 
                            
	
                                
                                    Insurance accepted:
                                
                                
                                    Aetna,America's PPO,BCBS of MN,First Health/Coventry,Great-West Healthcare,HealthPartners,Humana,Medica,Patient Choice,Preferred One,Tri Care,UCare MN
                                
                            
 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    Note:
                                
                                
                                    I enjoy working with children of all ages, from infancy through adolescence. I believe it is important for children and families to have a clear understanding of their health. 
I grew up in South Dakota and consider myself a true Midwesterner. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our new puppy, a Bernese Mountain dog. I enjoy reading for my book club, trying new restaurants, and spending time in the kitchen baking and honing my culinary skills.