Armin Jewell, DO
Epileptologist
My specialties:
- Neurology
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Professional interests:
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy surgery
- EEG
- Refractory epilepsy
Practice philosophy: Treating each patient as an individual with epilepsy, and tailoring their care to become seizure free and have excellent quality of life. I hope to use multiple modalities to help everyone, and listening to their story to help guide a mutual decision for treatment.
What are you passionate about and why? Treating epilepsy in all stages, including when difficult to control, with multiple modalities and options for treatment.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? Chef
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? I have always had a passion for neuroscience including during undergraduate studies, and this passion translated into a neurology and epilepsy career.
What is something you have learned from your patients? Every patient is different and has their own story, and listening to their symptoms is important to treat them well.
What is one of the challenges of this career you enjoy? And why? Complex cases and strategies for care are important and make my job worth doing every day.
What is your personal health goal? Healthy, exercise.
What is the best thing you've done for your health or the best health advice you've received? Continued to exercise and eat healthy when able.
What are you most proud of? Running a half marathon in medical school.
Credentials
- DO
Board-certified specialties
- Neurology
Educational institutions
- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Michigan State University
- Dartmouth College
Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- American Epilepsy Society (AES)
Current licenses and certifications
- Epilepsy
- Neurology
Residencies
- Michigan State University
Fellowships
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Years of experience
- 10
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern 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)