Barry Bohlen, MD
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
Professional interests:
- Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopic Surgical Procedures
- Total joint surgery
- Hand surgery
- Fracture care
- Foot and ankle surgery
Practice philosophy: The basis of treatment is listening. Identify the problem and then creating a plan that takes care of the whole person. Helping to return patients to the best physical health that our team can achieve
What are you passionate about and why?
Being a part of an orthopedic team that provides care to the community of New Ulm and the surrounding communities in Southwest Minnesota. Providing comprehensive orthopedic care to the area and being a part of a wonderful opportunity in a great physician group and hospital
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be?
Basketball Coach
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you?
I became interested in being an orthopedic surgeon at the age of 18. I entered into college as an athletic trainer. From that experience I wanted to take care of people.
What is something you have learned from your patients?
That we all need to be patient to have the best outcomes possible.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why?
Progression of technology in orthopedic surgery. Learning new techniques to make patients and outcomes better is a challenge but rewarding to create better outcomes.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received?
Identify obtainable goals and creating basic habits to try to accomplish a mental and physically healthy life.
What are you most proud of?
Marriage to my wife Laura. Father of 3 boys and 4 step daughters. 20 years of orthopedic care. 16 years of service in the US Army Reserve.
Credentials
- MD
Specialties
- Orthopedic surgery
Personal interests
- Sports
- Travel
Educational institutions
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
Current licenses and certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Internships
- Medical College of Virginia
Residencies
- Medical College of Virginia
Years of experience
- 21
Hospital affiliations
- New Ulm Medical Center
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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)