Allison Winge, PA-C
My specialties:
- Cancer (oncology)
- Hematology
Professional interests:
- Medical Oncology
- Palliative Care
- Malignant and Benign Hematology
- Cancer survivorship
Practice philosophy: I think of the care I provide as a partnership with my patients. I encourage them to be active participants in their medical care and I strive towards shared decision making. I would describe my practice philosophy as compassionate with an evidence based medicine backbone.
What are you passionate about and why? Working in the field of Oncology I know that life can often be too short and time limited. I am passionate about helping my patients to maximize both the quantity AND quality of their lives.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A Zoologist with the DNR. I believe in maintaining sustainable conditions for humans & wildlife.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? For as long as I can remember I have always loved science and caring for others. Medicine is the best of both of those worlds!
What is something you have learned from your patients? They have taught me the value of listening and taking life one day at a time.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Getting 8 hours of sleep at night. Getting a dog has also been great for both my mental and physical health. My chocolate lab Chester is a constant source of snuggles and long walks!
Credentials
- PA-C
Specialties
- Cancer (oncology)
- Hematology
Personal interests
- Family time
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Puzzles
- Reading
Educational institutions
- Bethel University
Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Associates/Assistants
- Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology
- Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Current licenses and certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Physician Assistant
Years of experience
- 5
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth
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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)
The professionalism of the provider, her thoroughness in explaining my diagnosis and what to expect
quality of care recieved
Nobody would ever ask me about a recommendation for a doctor
Very kind & thorough
Very professional.
I felt a genuine interest in my concerns. I left feeling very well taken care of & I was very happy that I decided to make the appointment.
Allison Winge has been so wonderful and caring in helping me come up with answers for my whole health, not just breast cancer prevention. She has gone above and beyond the call of duty in listening to all of my concerns, researching, providing referrals, coming up with ideas and options on how to treat my osteoporosis related to my back issues. During a scary time in my health journey, Allison has really been there for me and I so appreciate her!
Competent and friendly. Answered all my questions.
She was very understanding and compassionate. She continued to not give up on me.
The caregiver, Allison Winge, was outsrranding