Rita Hurd, MD
My specialties:
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
Professional interests:
- Women's Health
- Breastfeeding medicine
- Pediatric to adult transition care
- Addiction medicine
- Mental health
What are you passionate about? And why? I am passionate about the health of whole families and communities because I truly believe we are all raised by and supported by our communities. As an internist and pediatrician, I believe we must consider the health of the whole family in order to best care for children and adults and I am excited to partner with patients of all ages to empower them to take an active role in their health.
If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: Farmer! My husband and I really enjoy growing own own fruits and vegetables from seeds and getting to try new recipes with all of the fresh produce.
Something I have learned from my patients is: From my patients I have learned that trust is the foundation of all patient-physician relationships, and it is a true privilege of this career to be trusted by patients with their health and wellbeing.
My personal health goal is: To stay active outdoors in all four seasons!
What is the best thing you’ve done for your health or the best health advice you’ve received? Some of the best health advice I have received is about creating healthy habits – there is a lot of good evidence for creating habits. I have created habits in my own life around running, cooking, and showing gratitude, and I know these habits have contributed significantly to my overall wellbeing.
What are you most proud of? I am most proud of the choices I have made that have allowed me to be a physician, a wife, and a mother and to feel confident in all those roles.
Credentials
- MD
Specialties
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
Personal interests
- Baking
- Cooking
- Gardening
- Running
- Watching sports
Years of experience
- 7
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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 Hurd listened and answered questions. Helped me a lot.
Friendly, efficient and well organized
Dr. Hurd is a wonderful physician. I always feel heard, and supported.
Dr. Hurd was up to date on my issues and took the time to explain how best to proceed. She is compassionate, and professional,yet takes the time to develop a relationship in the short time we have.
I was well taken care of as always.
I greatly appreciate the way my questions are answered.
Dr. Hurd was extremely helpful, kind and understanding. I was anxious about my first appointment with her and she made me feel calm and heard.
Easy access to my Dr - She really cares about what I say & works hard to meet my needs
Marvelous interaction with this doctor! She listens, collaborates decisions with patients and makes sensible suggestions. A+ visit!
She explained everything so we understood what was going on.