Darrick Idso, DNP, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
My specialties:
- Adult gerontology
- Cardiovascular disease
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Heart failure
- Structural heart disease
- Preventative cardiology
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Diabetes
Practice philosophy: My practice philosophy centers on providing personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs. Partnering with patients and families allows me to create treatment plans that reflect their personal goals and values. I prioritize patient education to empower active involvement in their care, aiming to foster positive health outcomes while building trust and respect within the patient-provider relationship.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? I’d be a ski instructor to combine my interests for teaching, fitness, and enjoying the outdoors.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I became a nurse practitioner because I am a lifelong learner driven to improve patient care. This role allows me to continually grow my skills, expand access to care, and improve population health.
What is something you have learned from your patients? I’ve learned the importance to always listen intently to each patient’s story to fully understand their experiences, concerns, and goals.
What is your personal health goal? My personal health goal is to someday complete a full Ironman.
Credentials
- DNP
- APRN
Board-certified specialties
- Adult gerontology
Specialties
- Cardiovascular disease
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Exercising
- Playing piano
- Spending time with family
- Spending time with my dog
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- Saint John's University
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Years of experience
- Less than one year
Hospital affiliations
- 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)