Appointment Information
Mankato, MN
Hospital and Clinic
1025 Marsh St., Mankato, MN 56001Provider's Bio
Providing patient education is critical to ensure patients know their options and feel supported throughout the surgical and recovery process. I lead this process with compassion and active listening to meet the individual needs of patients with the goal of a healthy outcome and an overall increase in quality of life.
As far back as I can recall, medicine and surgery have always been my passion. I began my medical career with Mayo Clinic in 2011 in the Emergency Department and now currently serve as a physician assistant in the field of general surgery. My experiences in the Emergency Department early on in my career inspired me to continue on to earn my degree as a physician assistant at Des Moines University, in Des Moines, Iowa. I am passionate about the work I engage in each day, and committed to the health and wellness of each patient I serve.
On a personal note, I was born and raised in rural Minnesota. I am married and a proud uncle to my niece and nephews. In the limited spare time that I have, living near family allows me to spend quality time with them, which is time that I highly value. In addition, my wife and I love to travel any chance we get. I also enjoy being outdoors, biking, running and golfing.
Training & Credentials
Education
- Physician Assistant Program, Des Moines University
Certifications
- Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training
- FEMA Introduction to the Incident Command System for Hospitals (ICS 100)
- FEMA National Incident Management Systems (NIMS IS-00700.a)
Membership
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
Academic Appointment
- Instructor in Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Special Interests
- Assisting in Da Vinci robotic surgery, specifically robotic cholecystectomy, hernia repairs and hysterectomies
- Assisting in these surgical specialties: general, bariatric, trauma, vascular, thoracic, obstetrics and gynecology
- Independent surgical clinic for post-operative follow-up examinations, new consults and outpatient procedures
- Participating in Mankato quality improvement projects aimed at improving patient outcomes
- Preceptor to physician assistant students