Kristen Medhanie, CNP
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Women's Health
- Pediatrics
- Preventive care
- Virtual visits
I am a primary care provider and only see patients virtually. While patients are unable to establish regular care with me, I am committed to helping patients with their health needs.
I'm passionate about: slowing down to listen to my patients. I feel the only way to truly help someone is to stop and listen to their story first.
The best health advice I've received is: to focus on the small steps toward achieving your goal, whether it be running that first mile or losing those first couple pounds.
One of the challenges of this career I enjoy is: the constant learning that comes with being a nurse practitioner. It keeps me on my toes!
My hero is: Mother Teresa. She was an amazing example of self-less giving.
I knew I wanted to become a nurse practitioner: after working as a nurse in a hospital and intensive care unit, where I became passionate about preventive medicine. It's my goal as a provider to help keep patients as healthy as possible to prevent hospital visits.
My personal health goal is: to continue to be aware of what and how much I am eating, and sitting down for meals instead of always eating on-the-go.
My personal health challenge is: to lose my extra baby weight by going to the gym at least three days a week, and taking walks with my family as long as the weather is nice.
My favorite books are: The Help and Eat, Pray, Love.
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Credentials
- CNP
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Family activities
- Running
- Traveling
- Yoga
Educational institutions
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- University of MN, Twin Cities
Memberships
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Internships
- Allina Health Fridley Clinic
Years of experience
- 11
Additional languages spoken
- Spanish
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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)
My NP does a great job
Attentive, timely service
She listened to what I had to say she understood my concerns and gave me medication I haven't been feeling good for a few days now so I'm hoping I will get better soon
Having someone not in a hurry and treating me like a person not a number and listening to my concerns and following up.
Efficiency
Excellent service
Happy with results
The care.
Dr Medhanie is the best. Listens to you
Responsive when needed with solid service.