Ronald Kaufman, MD
My specialties:
- Internal medicine
Not accepting new patients in this area.
Professional interests:
- Patient Care Management
- Preventive health
- Health education
- Virtual visits
I am a board-certified physician, specializing in internal medicine and rheumatology. My professional interests include patient care management, preventive health and health education. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
Best part of my work: Reinforcement and encouragement of good health habits and treatment programs to prevent disease and provide reassurance for my patients.
Why I became a physician: I enjoy interpersonal relationships and scientific challenges.
What I tell friends and family: Exercise is often the best medicine.
How I spend my free time: Biking, swimming, running, skiing, reading, photography, travel and listening to music.
What patients say about me: I am often told that I am a problem solver and energetic.
Favorite health tip: Exercise early in the day abets adherence.
Practice philosophy: Respect, empathy and being kind.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Internal medicine
Personal interests
- Biking
- Music
- Photography
- Reading
- Running
- Swimming
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Internships
- University of Minnesota Hospital
Residencies
- University of Minnesota Hospital
Years of experience
- 48
Hospital affiliations
- Abbott Northwestern 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)