Patients are an integral part of the care team, so I encourage my patients to be involved in their care, participate in discussions and follow through with recommended evaluations and treatments discussed in the office visit. I welcome questions and provide detailed explanations in writing to support the discussion.

I have over 20 years of experience — beginning with primary care and now specializing in nephrology (kidney care). This gives me a perspective across the continuum of patient care and a greater understanding of the challenges faced and resources to overcome these challenges.

Education

• University of South Dakota, Vermillion
• University of Nebraska, Omaha

Certification

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Memberships

• American Academy of Nephrology PAs (AANPA)
• American Academy of PAs (AAPA)
• Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
• National Kidney Foundation

Academic Appointments

• Instructor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, Minnesota
• Clinical Assistant Professor, University of South Dakota

• Educating patients and their families about chronic kidney disease
• Instructing and precepting medical professionals
• Legislative, patient advocacy efforts and advancement of the physician assistant profession