Jordyn Lira, PA-C
Physician Assistant
My specialties:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Orthopedics
- Sports medicine
Professional interests:
- Ultrasound guided injections
- Arthritis
- Hip
- Knee
Practice philosophy: Building a relationship with my patients. Understanding my patients and their needs plays a large aspect in forming the treatment plan to meet their unique needs.
What are you passionate about and why? Physical activity and staying active, whatever that looks like to you. Finding an activity you enjoy to do is the best way to so. I love getting outside for a hike or weight lifting to help clear my mind.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? I would restore furniture or have a doggy daycare.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I have always had an interest in healthcare. Helping take care of my mom during her cancer treatment really solidified my choice. Working as an athletic trainer assisted me in choosing orthopedics.
What is something you have learned from your patients? You know your body best, listen to it. Do not ignore pain and be honest about it.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? I enjoy that the learning does not end at school. There is always room for growth and gaining more knowledge.
What is your personal health goal? To keep active and run a half marathon.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Physical therapy was life changing for my gait and running form. I am now pain free with running just from addressing some issues with my posture and unbalanced muscle strength.
What are you most proud of? My family.
Credentials
- PA-C
Specialties
- Orthopedic surgery
- Orthopedics
- Sports medicine
Years of experience
- 1
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
- Cambridge Medical Center
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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)