Ingrid Bjerknes, PA-C
My specialties:
- Diabetes education
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Depression
- Stitches
- Mole biopsy
- Ingrown toenails
- PAP Smear
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Blood pressure, high
- Diabetes mellitus
- Anxiety
I am board-certified in family medicine with professional interests in diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, evaluating and treating anxiety and depression; procedures including stitches, mole biopsy, ingrown toenail removal and pap smears.
Hometown: Fairmont, MN
Best part of my patient visit: When a patient leaves feeling good about our visit and that I care about their well being.
Why I became a provider: Being there for people when they are not well and supporting and guiding patients to improve their health.
What I tell my friends and family: Stay up-to-date with yearly physicals.
How I spend my free time: With my husband and two children. Running, yoga and healthy living.
What patients say about me: I'm easy to talk to. Sometimes I run behind if a patient needs extra time.
Practice philosophy: I care about listening to you, making you feel comfortable, having you feel part of the medical process and play a role in your own health. I focus on general health and wellness and really strive to provide the best care I am able. I hope you leave with a clear understanding of my instructions and have your questions answered.
Favorite health tip: Maintain a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and get regular physical activity.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Diabetes education
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Fitness
- Running
- Yoga
Educational institutions
- University of Iowa Roy J and Lucille A Carver College of Medicine
Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants
Years of experience
- 19
Hospital affiliations
- United 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)