Mrinalini Mudkanna, MD
My specialties:
- Geriatric medicine
Professional interests:
- Dementia
- Polypharmacy
- Complex medical issues
- Patients 18 and older
I am a board-certified family medicine and geriatric medicine physician and see patients 18 and older. My professional interests include dementia, polypharmacy and complex medical issues.
Hometown: Pune, India
Best part of my work: Improving the quality of life of my patients.
Why I became a physician: Becoming a physician appealed to me even as a child. When I entered Medical School, it was clear to me that I loved to help my patients cope with emotional as well as physical issues. Later, when my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, I knew my calling was Geriatric Medicine. I have found it to be an exceptionally fulfilling endeavor.
What I tell my friends and family: Take one day at a time. Eat in moderation and exercise as much as you can.
Personal interests: Music, reading, travel, dogs, theater (plays), concerts. Music is an integral part of my life.
What patients say about me: Patients and families like me for my patience and understanding. They appreciate my efforts in cutting down medicines and focusing on quality of life.
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Geriatric medicine
Personal interests
- Music
- Pets
- Reading
- Theater
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- B.J. Medical College
Memberships
- American Academy of Family Medicine, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
- American Geriatrics Society
- American Medical Association, American medical Directors Association
Residencies
- St. Joseph's Hospital, University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- Hennepin County Medical Center
Additional languages spoken
- Hindi
- Marathi
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy 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)