Michael Dole, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Integrative, complementary medicine
Professional interests:
- Bioidentical hormone therapies
- chronic fatigue
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dr. Dole sees patients in person at Penny George Institute for Health and Healing - Abbott Northwestern and Penny George Institute for Health and Healing - WestHealth. He offers offers TeleHealth visits at Allina Health Isanti Clinic. These visits let you see and talk with him through an audio or video connection.
I am a board-certified family physician with more than 20 years' experience in integrative medicine. In particular, I’m professionally interested in bioidentical hormone therapies, chronic fatigue, and digestive complaints. I offer integrative medicine consultations to support these and other health conditions.
I'm passionate about: getting patients involved in their care and health. When decisions are made about a treatment, whether it involves a diet or lifestyle change, a nutritional supplement, or a medication, I want patients to understand why it has been recommended and proceed with their full support. To me, a key part of practicing medicine is establishing a connection with each patient and trying to help in ways that make sense to them.
If I wasn't a provider, I would: specialize in the natural sciences. I love being outdoors, and especially love canoeing and backpacking. These bring me intellectual stimulation, exhilaration and fresh perspective.
I enjoy movies about: inspirational leaders or spaceships. I love historical accounts and learning about amazing figures like Ghandi, and I’m also a bit of a sci-fi and fantasy nerd. A few of my favorites: Stargate, Firefly, and Star Trek.
The challenge of my career I enjoy is: finding natural solutions to the unique issues patients face. I do my best to get a comprehensive idea of my patient’s life and recommend treatments accordingly.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Specialties
- Integrative, complementary medicine
Personal interests
- Backpacking
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Music
- Outdoors
- Yoga
Educational institutions
- University of Oregon
- Wake Forest School of Medicine
Current licenses and certifications
- Bachelor's of Science
Residencies
- University of Minnesota, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health
Years of experience
- 36
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)