Nathan L. Markell, MD
My specialties:
- Family medicine
- Obstetrics
Professional interests:
- Coronary disease
- Sports Medicine
- mental health
I am a board-certified physician, specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include coronary disease, sports medicine and mental health.
Hometown: South Minneapolis, MN
Best part of my work: Getting a patient with a newly diagnosed chronic illness, such as diabetes or sleep apnea, treated and in control. It's always rewarding hearing about the difference it makes in their lives.
Why I became a physician: It's a profession in which I can learn something new from my patients every day, not just the other way around.
What I tell my friends and family: Take time for yourself every day, even if it's only 15 minutes.
How I spend my free time: Cycling, camping, canoeing/kayaking, snowboarding, snowshoeing, traveling, training for the occasional marathon or 100 mile ride.
What patients say about me: I'm told that I'm good about explaining my thought process and laying out options when it comes to workup and treatment.
Favorite health tip: Evaluate how much sleep you function best on and strive to get that as often as possible.
Practice philosophy: Listen intently to each patient's story and invite their input when it comes to treatment planning.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Specialties
- Obstetrics
Personal interests
- Biking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Running
- Snowboarding
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
Residencies
- North Memorial Medical Center
Years of experience
- 19
Hospital affiliations
- St. Francis Regional Medical Center
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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)