Melissa Baughman, DO
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Palliative Care
- Pediatrics
- Virtual visits
What is your practice philosophy? I believe in collaboration with patients. I offer options and make decisions together with patients to best fit their needs and lifestyle.
What are you passionate about? And why? I studied anthropology and international studies in college and I am interested in how culture affects health.
If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: Social worker because I enjoy connecting people with resources that can improve their circumstances.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I chose family medicine because I enjoy building long term, close relationships with patients and their families. This is what makes medicine meaningful to me.
My personal health goal is: Walk with my dogs every day.
What is the best thing you’ve done for your health or the best health advice you’ve received? When making lifestyle changes. focus on one small change at a time. Trying to do too much at once can be overwhelming and impede progress.
Credentials
- DO
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- My dogs
- Traveling
Years of experience
- 6
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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)
Got in pretty much on time. Baughman was thorough and didn't seem rushed.
Was able to get started on a primary care relationship by explaining past history and continuing care via meds. My doctor seemed to listen well and asked questions to clarify as needed.
Seemed efficient
I don't feel that my time was at all respected. It was nearly an hour after my scheduled appointment that I was finally seen. That is unacceptable.
Dr. seems to care about me.
Friendly very informative and care about your health
Appointment was on time even with extreme weather.
Appt went well and Dr. Baughman was thorough
I like my doctor, she listened to what I am saying. And I like that.
Great Care,Great Dr,