W. David McConnell, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Sports Medicine
- Preventive Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician assistant, specializing in family medicine with professional interests in sports medicine, preventive medicine and pediatrics. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Lakeland, MN
Best part of my work: Getting to know my patients and their families. As a former paramedic, I really like the "follow-up" part of clinical medicine.
Why I became an MD: I grew up in a medical family. My dad and sister are family practice physicians and I developed a love for medicine early in my life.
What I tell friends and family: Prevention is key. Make time to exercise and eat right.
How I spend my free time: I enjoy spending time with family, working out and working around the house.
What patients say about me: Patients see that I try to practice what I preach.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Movies
- Outdoors
- Playing with my children
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- Western Michigan University
- University of Minnesota
Memberships
- American Association of Physician's Assistants Pediatrics
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)