Paul Smaciarz, APRN, CNP
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Geriatric medicine
Professional interests:
- Geriatrics
- Adult medicine
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Chronic disease management
- Weight management
What is your practice philosophy? To understand and address patient health concerns through education, health, promotion, and collaboration.
If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: Personal trainer to improve the health of others.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? While working as a staff nurse in the hospital, I wanted to do more to prevent illness before it happens instead of after illness occurs. Working in the primary care clinic allows me to promote healthy lifestyles.
Something I have learned from my patients is: Health care needs to be tailored to the individual because we are all unique.
One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is (and why): The challenge of healthcare that I enjoy is the complexity of the human body and how all the health care systems interact which is why I wanted to practice in Internal Medicine..
My personal heath goal is: To stay physically active at all times.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the bet health advice you've received? The best thing I have done for my health is exercise regularly.
What are you most proud of? Traveling the country to help fight the Covid pandemic.
Credentials
- APRN
- CNP
Specialties
- Family medicine
- Geriatric medicine
Personal interests
- Golf
- Skiing
- Weight lifting
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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)
We receive good care and appreciate that.
I was able to get an appointment and get in quickly. Wonderful access for patients.
I have had good experiences
Timely
Punctual and efficient
Dr
Slow to get response back for prescription medication(inhaler). Called one in that my insurance doesn't cover.
For your excellent service!
Understood my medical condition and took the time to listen and agree upon a plan moving forward.
I had a satisfactory outcome for my visit and felt the doctor cared about my health.