Safiya Wooten, RD, LD
My specialties:
- Bariatric medicine
- Obesity medicine
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Professional interests:
- Bariatrics
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Obesity
- Minority Groups
Hometown: State College, Pennsylvania
Practice philosophy: I let the patient lead the way when it comes to their health-related goals.
I became a dietitian because: I knew that becoming a dietitian was the career for me when I realized that it would give me the opportunity to change a person's perspective about food and what it means to eat healthfully.
What I have learned from my patients: My patients have taught me that individualized care is the best approach.
A career challenge I enjoy: In the field of nutrition there’s always new information being presented and I enjoy helping individuals sift through what’s true and what’s false.
What I am most proud of: Moving to Minnesota! My entire extended family lives on the east coast, so this was a big (and scary) move. However, I can actually say that I’ve experienced what it’s like to live away from everything I’ve ever known.
If I wasn't a dietitian, I would be: A chef, because I love the creative aspect of making a meal.
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Credentials
- RD
- LD
- MPH
Specialties
- Bariatric medicine
- Obesity medicine
Personal interests
- Cooking
Years of experience
- 13
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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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)