Kathleen M. Ayaz, MD
My specialties:
- Internal medicine
I am a board-certified internal medicine physician.
Best part of my work: Personal contact and continuity of care with long-standing patients.
Why I became a physician: My scientific background and desire to work directly with people on a daily basis.
How I spend my free time: Swimming, listening to classical music or playing with my grandchildren.
What patients say about me: They find me approachable and willing to work with them on their health care needs.
Favorite health tip: Get regular exercise.
Practice philosophy: Health care is a collaborative effort between physician and patient. Channels of communication need to remain open
Practice philosophy: Patient participation in health care decisions and treatments
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Internal medicine
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota Medical School
- Robert College, Istanbul
- University of North Dakota
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- Minnesota Women's Physicians
Internships
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Residencies
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Years of experience
- 37
Additional languages spoken
- Turkish
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)