Alexis Bakare, CNP
My specialties:
- Geriatric medicine
Professional interests:
- Diabetes
- Cardiology
- Gerontology
- Women's Health
- Preventative medicine
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? My previous job as a critical care nurse inspired me to become a nurse practitioner. As a provider, it's important to have a vital role in teaching and encouraging patients to make better health choices to reduce risk of hospitalizations and preventable illnesses.
Something I have learned from my patients is: There is a lot to learn from a patient by listening to his or her story.
One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is (and why): Healthcare is constantly evolving. I enjoy every opportunity to be able to learn about new guidelines and treatments and help guide the community on how to make better health choices.
What is the best thing you’ve done for your health or the best health advice you’ve received? I have learned that it is important to be proactive, become self-aware, and advocate for yourself regarding any concerns with your health.
What are you most proud of? Being a mother to my three beautiful children. My children inspire me to be the best version of myself. Every day is always an adventure with them.
Credentials
- CNP
Specialties
- Geriatric medicine
Personal interests
- Baking
- Traveling
Years of experience
- 6
Additional languages spoken
- Yoruba
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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)