Lilian Kigonya, MD, MPH
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Diabetes
- Minor surgical procedures
I am board-certified in family medicine and have a professional interest in diabetes and perform minor surgical procedures. I also speak Luganda.
"One of my favorite parts of my job is really getting to know my patients. Through this relationship, I strive to educate and encourage my patients to participate in their own health care decisions."
Hometown: Kampala, Uganda
Why I became a physician: I was inspired by the doctors I met as a child. They would make me feel better and I wanted to do the same when I grew up!
What I tell friends and family: Make sure you are in touch with your friends and family throughout the year.
How I spend my free time: I am handy and enjoy fixing things. I also like spending time with my family and traveling.
What patients say about me: I am often told that I pay attention to detail and explain things in an easy way to understand.
Favorite health tip: Find ways to laugh or smile daily - it is very good for your health.
Practice philosophy: I would like you to be a part of the medical decision making. I will also understand if on a given day, you just want me to do it for you.
Credentials
- MD
- MPH
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Computers
- Gardening
- Shopping
Educational institutions
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem, MPH
- Makerere University Medical School, MD
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians- Patient Advocacy Committee
Current licenses and certifications
- Board-Certified, Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine
Internships
- Hennepin County Medical Center
Residencies
- Hennepin County Medical Center
Years of experience
- 24
Additional languages spoken
- Luganda
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)