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Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants

Joan M. Madsen, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified

Joan M. Madsen, WHNP

Joan has been at Metro OBGYN since 2005 and has been in the medical field since 1976. She sincerely enjoys working with women. Her exceptional skill and expertise allow her to treat a variety of issues. She provides care in the areas of well-women care, annual exams, obstetrics, infertility, limited ultrasound, birth control counseling including intrauterine devices and diaphragm fitting, menopausal concerns, and infection testing of vaginitis, urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted illness testing. Patients continually notice that Joan is warm, caring, and non-judgmental. She provides a comfortable atmosphere for her patients.

Joan received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Minnesota State University and her Nurse Practitioner's Advanced Practice degree from Planned Parenthood of MN/SD. She resides in Edina and is married with 3 sons. Her interests include reading, travel, being outdoors, yoga and her grandchild.



Lori J. Miller, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified

Lori J.Miller, WHNP

Lori has been with Metro OBGYN since 2007. She is compassionate and knowledgeable and is well respected by peers and patients alike. She practices within the full scope of her field, including well woman care, annual exams, obstetrical care, treatment planning of infertility issues, testing, diagnosis and treatment of infections, counseling relating to prevention of STDs, as well as placement and removal of IUDs.

Lori has been in the medical field since 1993. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center in 1993, and her Master of Science, with specialty in Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner at the University of MN in 2003. In her free time, Lori enjoys gardening and spending time with her family, especially playing with her granddaughter.



Stephanie Elko, Physician Assistant - Board Certified

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Stephanie joined Metropolitan Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2011. She has a passion for women's health and comes with a breadth of experience in cardiology and gastroenetrology. Stephanie performs well woman exams, gynecologic infection & STI testing and treatment, perinatal care, infertility, contraceptive management including Implanon and IUD placement and removals, as well as generalized health concerns.

Stephanie received her Bachelors of Arts degree in psychology/pre-medicine at Hamline University in 2002 and her Masters in Physician Assistant studies at the University of New England in 2005. When Stephanie is not working,she can most often be found spending time with her husband and two children. Her interests include reading, crafting, traveling and adventurous eating.

 

 

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