Kathleen Lorenz, MD
My specialties:
- Maternal and fetal medicine (high-risk pregnancy)
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
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Professional interests:
- Diabetes in pregnancy
- Pre-Eclampsia
- OB Critical Care
- Fetal ultrasound and echocardiograms
Practice philosophy: The needs of the patient always come first. My mission is to listen closely and to be kind, thorough, and thoughtful with every patient who walks through the door.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a physician because it was the best way I could think of to help make the world a better place. I love the intimacy and the complexity of taking care of pregnant patients and their families.
What is something you have learned from your patients? The human body is amazingly adaptable and resilient and people are often stronger than they think. I've had the privilege of seeing examples of this time, and time again, every day I come to work.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? To make sure to be thorough, and to make sure we aren't missing anything. I enjoy thinking and planning for far down the road to make sure my patients are safe.
What are you most proud of? I am most proud of being consistently calm and kind, no matter the situation in front of me.
What are a few of your personal achievements?
- Successfully raised a stray dog, Piper
- I have given many lectures on OB ultrasound and plan to continue this at Alina
- I have started lifting weights and have been consistent for two years
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Specialties
- Maternal and fetal medicine (high-risk pregnancy)
Residencies
- MAHEC Ob/Gyn (Asheville NC)
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic
Years of experience
- 1
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Mercy Hospital
- United Hospital
- The Mother Baby Center at Abbott Northwestern and Children’s Minnesota
- The Mother Baby Center at Mercy with Children's Minnesota
- The Mother Baby Center at United and Children's Minnesota
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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)