Behnaz Movahedi, MD
My specialties:
- Bariatric medicine
- Family medicine
- Obesity medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Women's Health
- Geriatrics
- Preventive Medicine
- Virtual visits
I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
I am a board-certified physician specializing in family practice, bariatric medicine and obesity medicine. My professional interests include women's health, geriatrics and preventive medicine.
I also have a professional passion to help patients obtain a healthy lifestyle and achieve their weight loss goals. Weight loss is achieved through the use of structured dietary changes, in combination of behavior modification and weight loss medications.
To schedule a consultation with me for weight management, call the Fridley clinic to schedule an office visit for weight loss.
Hometown: Blaine, MN
Best part of my work: Seeing a patient make progress either emotionally or physically.
Why I became a physician: The challenge of helping people feel their best.
What I tell friends and family: Follow up with your primary care physician once a year. Prevention is the key to good health.
How I spend my free time: I enjoy biking, cooking and spending time with my child.
What patients say about me: I am a good listener and explain things so that they are easy to understand.
Favorite health tip: It is important to have an annual health exam with a doctor.
Practice philosophy: I provide high-quality care that I would want for my own family.
Additional language spoken: Farsi
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Bariatric medicine
- Family medicine
- Obesity medicine
Personal interests
- Biking
- Cooking
- Family activities
- Playing with my children
Educational institutions
- Azad Medical University
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Medicine
- American Academy of Family Practice
Current licenses and certifications
- Board-Certified Family Practice Physician
Internships
- University of Minnesota
Residencies
- University of Minnesota Hospital
Years of experience
- 17
Additional languages spoken
- Farsi
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
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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)