Ellen McCullough, PA-C, MPAS
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Women's Health
- Children and adolescent health
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician assistant, specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include preventive medicine, adolescent health and women's health. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Hastings, MN
Best part of my work: Making a personal connection with each patient and encouraging them to remain healthy or to strive to improve their health.
Why I became a physician assistant: I've always enjoyed studying sciences and am also a "people person", so this career is a perfect fit.
What I tell my friends and family: Keeping up with recommended preventive care is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.
How I spend my free time: Keeping up with my children's activities, reading, cooking, shopping, volunteering at my church, entertaining family and friends.
What patients say about me: They appreciate my positive attitude and that I am good at explaining aspects of their health and medical conditions in a way they can understand.
Favorite health tip: Finding time for yourself is necessary for maintaining a healthy balance.
Practice philosophy: I am there to guide and give advice, but the patient is the one in charge of their overall health.
Credentials
- PA-C
- MPAS
Specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Playing with my children
- Reading
- Shopping
- Volunteer work
Educational institutions
- University of Iowa College of Medicine
Current licenses and certifications
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Years of experience
- 31
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital – Hastings Regina Campus
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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)