Lisa Krohn, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacist
My specialties:
- Pharmacy
Professional interests:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus
- weight management
- Geriatrics
- Transitions of care
- Medication education
Practice philosophy: I work with your providers, educate about medications and conditions, and adjust medications to maximize their effect. I combine clinical evidence and personal preference with the goal of empowering people to make informed decisions about their medications and about their health.
What are you passionate about and why? I'm passionate about providing patient-centered care and working within a team to achieve health and medication goals. Having the patient at the center of the process is imperative for success. I enjoy celebrating when tasks have been achieved and problem solving during set backs.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A teacher! I enjoy helping others learn and achieve goals.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I really enjoy the collaborative part of healthcare and the team-based approach to ensuring optimal outcomes for patients. This works well with my love of education and continual growth.
What is something you have learned from your patients? I have learned the importance of listening carefully to my patient's stories. This provides a lot of insight into a patient's overall health and the role medications play in their lives.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Guidelines and recommendations are constantly changing and there is always something new to be learned. This keeps medicine and pharmacy exciting!
Credentials
- PharmD
- BCACP
Specialties
- Pharmacy
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy - Minneapolis, MN
Current licenses and certifications
- Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
Residencies
- Park Nicollet Health Services
Years of experience
- 12
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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)
Professional and easy to understand Kind and very helpful
Professional
The pharmacist was very kind and helpful.
level of concern
Very professional and quite informed about my other medication's
Knowledgeable, professional, kind, caring, helpful
Lisa take time to explain things in a manner that is easy to understand. I never feel rushed when meeting with her.
I felt heard
Very pleasant to speak with. Thourough with explanations. Very empathetic person.
She Showed a lot of interest in my medicines, was very friendly person.