Kevin Manzel, DO
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Sports Medicine
- Adolescent Health
- Toddler behavior
- Osteopathic manipulative therapy
- Joint injections
I am a board-certified family medicine physician with professional interests in sports medicine, adolescent health, toddler behavior and osteopathic manipulative therapy and joint injections.
Hometown: Dubuque, IA
I knew I wanted to be a doctor: in college, where I discovered my love of science while also reaffirming my desire to work directly with people. I knew I wanted to use my knowledge to positively impact peoples' lives. I am pleased I chose family medicine as my specialty.
I am passionate about: nature. I find the outdoors both relaxing and invigorating. I love learning about and experiencing nature with my wife and our two young boys.
My favorite movie is: Field of Dreams. I grew up near the movie site and some of my family participated in its filming. The movie has personal meaning to me and my family as well.
If I wasn't a doctor, I would be a: high school biology teacher and tennis coach.
Something I have learned from my patients is: how to deal with life's curve balls. I am often inspired by my patients as they encounter unpredictable changes in life.
My personal health goal is: paying more attention to the ingredients and preparation required to make the food I eat. As a result, I have been cooking more, growing my own vegetables and reading food labels. Not only has my diet become healthier, but I am also eating better tasting food.
Honors and awards:
- 2018 Top Doctor Rising Star in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
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Credentials
- DO
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Family activities
- Outdoors
- Tennis
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- Des Moines University
- University of St. Thomas
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP)
- Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Residencies
- University of Minnesota Family Medicine Residency Program
Years of experience
- 9
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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)