Tamara (Tammy) Perez, PA-C
My specialties:
- Family medicine
Professional interests:
- Mole, cyst, lesion biopsies, removal
- Wart and ingrown toenail treatment
- Trigger point and joint injections
- Laceraton repair
- Cerumen impaction
- Acute illness
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Skin problems
- DOT physicals
I am a board-certified physician assistant, specializing in family medicine. My professional interests include the treatment of acute illness, diabetes, hypertension, skin problems and DOT physicals.
Hometown: Savage, MN
Specialties/focus: Family medicine
Best part of my work: It is a privilege to team up with my patients and facilitate their best health.
Why I became a physician assistant: I was influenced by the providers I worked with in the troop medicine clinic while deployed to Afghanistan.
What I tell friends and family: Moderation and balance are the keys to healthy living.
How I spend my free time: Traveling, softball, boating, reading, gardening, home improvement projects, football and spending time with family and friends.
What patients say about me: I have been told that I am thorough, listen well and explain medical issues in a way that is easy to understand.
Favorite health tip: The human body is a unique machine--the more you use it the better is works. Eat to live rather than live to eat.
Practice philosophy: I will help you enjoy your life in optimal health for as long as possible by combining evidence based medicine with a personalized approach.
Credentials
- PA-C
Board-certified specialties
- Family medicine
Personal interests
- Boating
- Family activities
- Gardening
- Reading
- Traveling
Educational institutions
- University of North Dakota
Memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Minnesota Association of Physician Assistants
Years of experience
- 12
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)