Diane Lee, FNP-C
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Orthopedics
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Professional interests:
- Fractures Management
- Joint Injuries
- Bone/Joint infection
- Medical-Orthopedic trauma
- Pre/Post op/Acute Orthopedic management
- Adults/Geriatrics
Practice philosophy: Care & Cure. I enjoy caring for patients who have a wide variety of medical and orthopedic problems. My goal is to improve my patients' quality of life and their best health by working together to accomplish a desired goal. Patients can expect empathy and a partnership in decision making
What are you passionate about and why? Orthopedics- its collaboration and teamwork. I am very passionate about volunteering and giving back to the focused on building healthier communities. I find it very rewarding to make a positive Impact on others. I also love traveling and learning about other cultures.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Businesswoman. I had worked in the International business involves cross-border transactions
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? This became a natural choice. I always enjoy working with people and helping them maintain happy and healthy lifestyles. I never get bored of caring for my patients.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Care and Cure is all about collaboration and teamwork with all healthcare professionals and patients. I am the co-pilot through my patients’ healing journey from their injuries to recovery.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? The complexity of Orthopedics is always challenging. One size never fits all. However, it is rewarding to reach a resolution by team collaboration
What is your personal health goal? Be Physically Active, Be Grateful, Laugh More, and Get Enough Good Sleep if possible
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Be physically active and spend time with family and friends, and enjoy good food and laughs
What are you most proud of? Raising my two happy boys, Nathan and Caleb.
What are a few of your personal achievements? My DNP, one of 5 degrees, is the personal achievement as the first generation of immigrant and self-funded. My motto is, "Never stop learning and stay in a positive attitude."
Credentials
- FNP-C
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Specialties
- Orthopedics
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota School
- Metropolitan State University
- Metropolitan State University
Memberships
- AANP- Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Current licenses and certifications
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Training
- State of Minnesota Board of Nursing: Certified Nurse Practitioner
Years of experience
- 2
Additional languages spoken
- Korean
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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)