Paula Westlund, CNP
My specialties:
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Professional interests:
- Implanon
- Intrauterine devices
- Menopause
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified nurse practitioner, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. My professional interests include Implanon, intrauterine devices and menopause. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Golden Valley, MN
Best part of my work: I love to teach and help patients solve their problems. It is gratifying to find solutions as a team.
Why I became a nurse practitioner: After both my parents had cancer, I returned to school to become a nurse practitioner and provide more advanced care to patients.
What I tell friends and family: Wear you seat belt, use sunscreen and exercise regularly.
How I spend my free time: Boating, biking, traveling, cooking for family and friends and raising money for breast cancer research.
What patients say about me: I have been told that I am easy to talk to and make people feel comfortable to ask about any concerns.
Credentials
- CNP
Specialties
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Personal interests
- Biking
- Boating
- Cooking
- Traveling
- Volunteer work
Educational institutions
- College of St. Catherine
- Planned Parenthood of MN/SD
Current licenses and certifications
- Certified Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse
Internships
- Planned Parenthood of Minnesota
Years of experience
- 26
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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)