Kristin Hansen, PA-C
Physician Assistant
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Preventive care
- Adolescent Health
- Chronic disease management
- Women's Health
- Dermatology
- Urgent Care
- Travel Medicine
- Virtual visits
- mental health
- IUDs and Neplanon placements
Practice philosophy: I believe that patients are often more capable than they know. I believe that a respectful and collaborative environment will allow for the best outcomes and aims to build relationship to better treat the patient as a whole.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about traveling and continuing to challenge myself to learn new things. This allows me to learn more about the world and people around me.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? High School Biology teacher
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I enjoy working with people and have a passion for medicine. Being a physician assistant allows me to serve others and connect with people on personal level.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Every patient is capable of taking the necessary steps to improve their health provided we work to find what motivates them to make the important changes.
What is your personal health goal? To exercise daily whether it be a brisk walk, a long run or playing outside with my kids.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Everything in moderation and practice gratitude. Especially during the difficult times in life, focusing on your blessings changes your perspective.
What are you most proud of? I am most proud of my husband and my four children. They are wonderful humans who enrich my life every day.
What are a few of your personal achievements? Completing several half and full marathons.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Family activities
- Reading
- Running
- Traveling
- Watching my kids play sports
Educational institutions
- Augsburg College
Current licenses and certifications
- Physician Assistant Certification
Years of experience
- 23
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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)