Ian West, D.N.P.
Psychiatry & Psychology
Appointment Information
Albert Lea, MN
Hospital and Clinic
404 W. Fountain St., Albert Lea, MN 56007Mankato, MN
Eastridge Clinic
101 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Mankato, MN 56001Hospital and Clinic
1025 Marsh St., Mankato, MN 56001Provider's Bio
I aim to provide all the patients I serve the best evidence-based practice care. I pride myself in listening to the needs of the patient in working through shared decision-making to develop a treatment plan that will help address current needs. I take a holistic, person-centered approach that looks to address both medical concerns as well as social concerns. I incorporate therapeutic approaches that aim to provide well-being and promote overall health.
Training & Credentials
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Psychology, University of Minnesota
- Master's degree, Physical Activity and Health, University of Minnesota
- Master's degree, Pain Research and Education, Tufts University School of Medicine
- Master's degree, Nursing, Columbia University School of Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Columbia University School of Nursing
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Memberships
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Neuroscience Education Institute
Academic Appointment
- Instructor in Psychology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Special Interests
- Concussions and traumatic brain injuries
- Psychiatric disorders
- Rural psychiatric health
- Substance use disorders
- Telehealth
Research & Publications
- Community engagement strategies to promote recruitment and participation in clinical research among rural communities: A narrative review, February 2023.
- Patient telemedicine perceptions during the COVID-19 pandemic within a multi-state medical institution: Qualitative study, May 2022.
- Researchers’ experiences working with community advisory boards: How community member feedback impacted the research, March 2021.