Katarina Astrup, PA-C
4.7/5
189 Ratings – 47 Comments
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Preventive care
- Health and wellness promotion
I am a board-certified physician assistant specializing in family medicine with professional interests in preventive care, and health and wellness promotion.
Hometown: Blaine, MN
I became a physician assistant: to combine my love for learning and science with helping others. I have always had an interest in health sciences, but I first met a PA-C after a knee injury in middle school. A few years later, I researched the profession, and was able to shadow physician assistants. This helped to confirm that it was the correct career choice for me.
My favorite part of my work: I enjoy meeting my patients and getting to follow-up with them, while working together towards their health goals.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Church activities
- Cooking
- Crafting
- DIY crafts and projects
- Family activities
- Family and friends
- Fishing
- Ice fishing
- Spending time at the cabin
- Trying new recipes
Educational institutions
- Des Moines University, IA
Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Years of experience
- 5
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
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Patient ratings and comments
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4.7 out of 5 (189 Ratings, 47 Comments)
9/17/2019
This was my first visit with Katarina and I loved her! She was very polite and respectful. [...] I liked having the summary printout at the end and the lab results posted so quickly.
9/16/2019
She is a very understanding person.
9/11/2019
during my visit I went over my diagnosis of celiacs disease and explained my concerns with my blood pressure and fast heart rate
9/10/2019
very thorough, she told me that she had reviewed my records prior to coming in the room and she had information about the last time I was seen for this issue. it was reassuring
9/10/2019
She was very helpful as I came in for a check up after being in the hospital.
8/28/2019
Experience was good. Would have liked a little more information about results of tests and understanding of what caused my symptoms.
8/13/2019
[...] my provider answered all the questions I had going into the visit.
8/13/2019
I was originally reluctant regarding the diagnosis given at my visit, however after a few days of it progressing, I realized Katrina was correct. She is young, but she is very professional and knowledgable. I would definitely see her again.
7/7/2019
Katarina was so great I came in to talk about my anxiety and depression and adjustment to my meds. this was the first time seeing her and I wanted to transfer my primary care to an Alina clinic and I will definitely be returning to her as my primary. [...] made me feel very comfortable talking about sensitive issues
5/30/2019
Arrived early for appt. waited in waiting room for 15 minutes and then once in the room, waited over 30 minutes for the doctor. This appt was just for a simple prescription refill, visit was total over an hour which consisted of just waiting