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My Areas of Practice
I enjoy the rich diversity of my practice, and strive to give each patient the individual attention they deserve. I am privileged to be in an area of practice where I can do it all: see patients in the office, deliver their babies and also perform gynecologic surgery. Even though I've been doing it for over 20 years, it's still fun! I have a special interest in minimally invasive surgery including the use of the DaVinci robot, lesbian and transgender health care, adolescent gynecology, general obstetrics and gynecology, and Somali women's health care.
General Information
Gender: Female Practicing Since: 1989 Accepting New Patients: Yes | Services | Practices at St Louis Park
3800, 3850 and 3900 Park Nicollet Blvd.
St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Minneapolis
2001 Blaisdell Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1992; recertified annually since then
General OB/GYN
National
2011
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency: University of Minnesota
General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Minneapolis, MN
1989
Internship: Cook County Hospital
Family Medicine
Chicago, Illinois
1985
Medical Doctor: University of Minnesota
Medicine
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1984
Bachelors Degree: St. Olaf College
Chemistry and Biology
Northfield, Minnesota
1984
Participated in development of Somali educational materials in cooperation with Wellshare, Int'l
- Park Nicollet Community Service Award 2003 and 2011
- Park Nicollet Clinic Educator of the Year
- Top Docs and Patient's Choice Awards
- Residency Teaching Award
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health
- North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
- Minnesota Medical Association
- Minnesota Women Physicians
I believe in giving back to the community, and as such, I am the Co-Medical Director of the NIP (Neighborhood Involvement Program) Clinic as well as Chair of the Board of Isuroon, which is an organization dedicated to improving the health of Somali Women. When I'm not at work, I enjoy hanging out at home with my family as well as traveling, biking, skiing and reading.