Joseph Decker, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist
My specialties:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Clinical cardiac electrophysiology
- Internal medicine
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Professional interests:
- Atrial fibrillation
- EP study and catheter ablation of arrhythmias
- Pacemaker and ICD implants
Practice philosophy: I strive to provide care for my patients that is compassionate, guided by the most up to date clinical practice guidelines and most importantly meets their unique needs.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? In an ideal world I would be a professional golfer. More realistically, I would be a teacher.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? Prior to starting my medical training, I worked as a technician in the electrophysiology lab and fell in love with the complex problem solving and hands-on nature of the practice.
What is something you have learned from your patients? My goal is to learn about how rhythm disorders effect each of my patients and how we can work together to reduce symptoms, improve quality of life and prevent death from arrhythmias.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? I am fortunate to work in a constantly evolving field with new practices and technologies to treat arrhythmias.
What is your personal health goal? To find dietary and exercise practices that promote a long and fulfilling life.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? I try to exercise several times per week which I find to be invaluable from a health and wellness standpoint.
What are you most proud of? I am extremely proud of my family, specifically my wonderful wife and our children (three daughters and one son).
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Cardiovascular disease
- Clinical cardiac electrophysiology
- Internal medicine
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota
Internships
- University of Minnesota
Residencies
- University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- University of Minnesota
Years of experience
- 1
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern 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)