Stacy Erstad, PA-C, MPAS
My specialties:
- Obesity medicine
Professional interests:
- Laparoscopic gastric bypass
- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic duodenal switch
- Bariatrics
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Gastric band management
- Bariatric surgery for weight loss
I specialize in obesity medicine and surgical weight loss solutions. I have professional interests in laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic vertical sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, laparoscopic duodenal switch, gastric band management, robotic-assisted surgery and bariatric surgery for weight loss.
Favorite health tip: The key to changing health habits, be it exercise, diet, or other, is to set small, attainable goals and continually build upon them. Progress will come faster than you realize. You can do it!
Practice philosophy: I am tremendously fortunate to work in a field where I can directly improve people's lives in so many ways. Always strive for the highest quality of patient care, and never stop looking for ways to improve.
Best part of my work: Watching patients progress. Better health improves quality of life in innumerable ways, and it is truly a joy to see and hear about from patients.
Credentials
- PA-C
- MPAS
Specialties
- Obesity medicine
Personal interests
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Skiing
Educational institutions
- Oregon State University
- Augsburg College
- University of Nebraska
Current licenses and certifications
- MPAS
- PA-C
Years of experience
- 22
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)