Lance Deeter, DO

Practice philosophy: I find it important to engage in open communication and active listening when working alongside patients in order to provide better insight and guidance in their medical care. In doing so, I hope to establish long term relationships with my patients and the communities of New Ulm and Springfield.

What are you passionate about and why? My experience working in physical therapy in the setting of a nursing home before medical school, really established an interest in geriatric medicine. Similarly, between my physical therapy background and my osteopathic training, I have special interests in lifestyle preventative medicine and osteopathic manipulation. 

If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? I absolutely loved my physics classes in college and was close to switching my major to some form of engineering. 

Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I enjoyed studying the various sciences in school and similarly have always enjoyed working closely with people. My love for these two elements became evident with my first exposure in medicine working as a Physical Therapy Aide in a nursing home. This experience laid the foundation for my desire to become a physician and a career in healthcare.  

What is something you have learned from your patients? My experience in medicine thus far has taught me the importance of patience, humility, and the power of honesty and time.