Kavita Nair, MD
My specialties:
- Adult gerontology
Professional interests:
- Adult medicine
- Hospital medicine
- Blood Pressure, High
- Diabetes
- Preventive Medicine
I am a board-certified physician specializing in adult gerontology with a clinical fellowship in adult hospital internal medicine. My professional interests include high blood pressure, diabetes and preventive care. I accept adult patients.
I currently serve as the lead physician/medical director at Allina Health Bloomington Clinic and my administrative and clinical team and I would like to be your partner in helping to ensure your best health.
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Best part of my work: By far, my favorite part is getting to know my patients as people. These personal connections go a long way in building trust and confidence.
Why I became a physician: Medicine was the only career path I had considered while in school. The human body and its functions fascinate me.
What I tell friends and family: Be the best advocate for yourself. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or clarify what you don’t understand.
How I spend my free time: I am an artist and a writer. Painting and penning my thoughts is rejuvenating. I also enjoy reading with my children and my husband.
What patients say about me: I have often been very touched by the great kinship I have developed with so many patients. I have been told I am well prepared and knowledgeable when I see them.
Favorite health tip: Stay active and enjoy it! Everything in moderation.
Practice philosophy: I am a partner and guide in your care. I expect you to actively participate and we can make the right choices for your health as a team. All questions are good ones!
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Adult gerontology
Personal interests
- Art
- Family activities
- Reading
- Writing
Educational institutions
- Calicut Medical College, Kerala, India
Memberships
- American College of Healthcare Quality
- Society of Hospital Medicine
Internships
- Mayo Clinic
Residencies
- Mayo Clinic
Fellowships
- HealthPartners - Hospital Medicine
Years of experience
- 21
Additional languages spoken
- Hindi
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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)