Amrith Shettigar, MD
My specialties:
- Internal medicine
- Pediatrics
Professional interests:
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Clinical teaching for residents and medical students
Practice philosophy: I strive to practice evidence based medicine while also considering my patient's individual needs to create the best therapeutic partnership.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about bridging healthcare gaps between our underserved communities.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A writer or soccer player.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? In undergrad, I found medicine to be the perfect combination of my science interests and my commitment to social justice and began to pursue a career as a physician.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Humility, resilience, and the art of listening.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Pediatrics
Specialties
- Internal medicine
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Dogs
- Family
- Hiking
- Reading
Educational institutions
- Western Medical School Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Current licenses and certifications
- MD
Residencies
- University of Minnesota Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Residency
Years of experience
- 1
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Mercy Hospital
- United 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)