Kara Kershner, PA-C, ATC
Physician Assistant
My specialties:
- Obesity medicine
Professional interests:
- Medical Weight Loss
- Bariatric Medicine
- Optifast Meal Replacement
- disease prevention
- Lifestyle Modifications
Practice philosophy: To practice medicine in a knowledgeable and sincere manner, and provide the support, education, and compassion that each patient deserves.
What are you passionate about and why? As both an Athletic Trainer and Physician Assistant, I have always been passionate about the role of preventative care in medicine and empowering patients to take an active role in their goals and treatment plan.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Medicine continually evolves which means there is always something to learn! I enjoy professional conferences, healthcare podcasts, & hearing each patient’s personal experience with healthcare trends.
What is your personal health goal? To keep dancing! Dance is a social and active hobby that boosts my energy and brings me joy.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? To me, wellness is a blend of spiritual, emotional, social, vocational, & physical health. Identifying and addressing which cup is depleted can be beneficial in the way I view my overall health.
Credentials
- PA-C
- ATC
Board-certified specialties
- Obesity medicine
Personal interests
- Dancing
- Reading
- Spending time with family
- Travel
- Trivia
Educational institutions
- Purdue University
- University of Iowa
Years of experience
- 3
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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)