Whitney Manka, DNP
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Urgent Care procedures
- Women's Health
- Pediatrics
Practice philosophy: Treat everyone like family.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about delivering the highest level of professional care to patients and I do this by staying on top of new information and evidence-based practice guidelines.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Marine Biologist or Meteorologist.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a provider in order to share information and help patients make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Attitude is everything!
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? New and evolving science is an omnipresent aspect of this career and it challenges me to keep my knowledge, skills and understanding sharp; which I enjoy!
What is your personal health goal? Run Grandma's half marathon in Duluth in 2023.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Start a yoga practice.
What are you most proud of? Being a mom.
What are a few of your personal achievements? Obtaining my doctorate degree
Credentials
- DNP
Specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Family
Educational institutions
- The College of St. Scholastica
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)