Joan M. Krikava, MD
My specialties:
- Hospitalist
- Internal medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Substance Dependence
- Care, Long-Term
I am board-certified in Internal Medicine with professional interests in chemical dependency treatments, long-term care and hospitalized patients.
Hometown: Albert Lea, MN
Specialties/focus: Internal medicine
Best part of my work: I enjoy getting to know each patient and their family. I also enjoy helping individuals with chemical dependency learn to live a drug-free life. Overall, helping patients understand their illness and path to recovery is rewarding for me.
How I spend my free time: I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening and cooking.
What my patients say about me: My patients often tell me that I explain things in a way that is easy for them to understand.
What I tell family and friends: I tell them that taking good care of yourself today pays off with good health tomorrow.
Why I became a physician: I enjoy the challenge of helping individuals get well and stay well.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Internal medicine
Specialties
- Hospitalist
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Music
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Internships
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Residencies
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Years of experience
- 31
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- New Ulm Medical Center
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Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- 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)