Joshua Woelk, MD, MS
My specialties:
- Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
Professional interests:
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Urinary Incontinence
- Fecal Incontinence
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Robotic surgery
What is your practice philosophy? To help women live their fullest lives through strong physician-patient communication.
What are you passionate about? And why? I am most passionate about scientific evidence and its use in both medical and day to day decision making.
If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: Musician
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a physician to help others get the most out of their lives. I knew this was the right path after my own experience being a patient and the overwhelming, daunting experience of the medical unknown.
Something I have learned from my patients is: Most patient appreciate the experience of partnering with their provider to develop an optimal treatment plan while being treated with respect.
One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is (and why): Educating people regarding their diagnosis and treatment options so that they can make a most-informed decision in order to accomplish their own personal goals.
My personal health goal is: To cut down on my caffeine dependency
What is the best thing you’ve done for your health or the best health advice you’ve received? Everything in moderation (including caffeine, excluding fiber)
What are you most proud of? My three boys
What are a few of your personal achievements? Eagle Scout award NOLS mountaineering course completion
Credentials
- MD
- MS
Board-certified specialties
- Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
Personal interests
- Baking
- Cooking
- Outdoors
Years of experience
- 20
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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)
Dr Woelk answered all my questions & was glad to see me
On time. Dr. was very personable.
The time and listening to my concerns was appreciated
Great doctor
Explained everything, kind and caring.
The service was excellent
He is so kind and listens and takes time to make sure I have all my questions answered. He is the best.
I felt that I was listened to with my comments and questions.
He listened and didn't make me feel dumb for coming in.
Gave me a explanation of what he was doing and told me what to expect