Kurt Habben is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Habben is currently accepting new patients.

Janella Fuchs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Richmond, Minnesota. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

My philosophy of care is to turn off the computer and listen to the patient. In my opinion, most often many of the good accomplishments in medicine are not in the tests ordered or procedures done, but in the discussion between the patient and the doctor. Only in the discussion can the right questions be asked and the best lessons to be learned by both the patient and the physician. My special clinical interests include obstetrician (OB) and Point of Care Ultrasound.|Why I Love My Work|I enjoy the moment of connecting with a patient when they finally trust our relationship. Regardless of whether I have the answer or not, I know they can finally trust me that I have their best interest at heart. After that moment, the real care can begin.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my children and family, reading, cooking, camping, hunting and meditation. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, and Lymphangitis.

My goal as a nurse practitioner is to provide quality, patient-centered care. I treat patients with respect and empathy while supporting them in making decisions about their health and course of treatment. I provide a relaxed atmosphere and appreciate individual patient preferences, needs, values and cost as guiding principles.|Why I Love My Work|Working in family practice allows me to spend every day with a variety of patients in my community, from newborn to geriatrics. Every patient has a different story and I enjoy learning about their lives, families, and uniqueness. I went into family practice for the diverse spectrum of care.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of work, I enjoy golfing, biking, hiking, camping, fishing, and playing cards with family and friends. Her top area of expertise is Schizoaffective Disorder.

As a nurse practitioner, my philosophy focuses on holistic and compassionate care. I treat the whole person, not just symptoms, and strive to understand each patient’s unique needs. By building trust and respect, I empower patients to take an active role in their health. My approach is based on evidence, continous learning, and a commitment to high-quality care. I am dedicated to being the best caregiver, helping patients navigate their health journeys with empathy and expertise.|Why I Love My Work|I was inspired to go into health care by my desire to help others and make a difference. Every day, I am driven by the chance to support and heal my patients. I chose family medicine because it lets me care for patients of all ages and build long-term relationships. I love the variety and the chance to address a wide range of medical issues, from preventive care to chronic conditions. It allows me to be a trusted health advocate for my patients throughout their lives.|Getting to Know Me|I have twin girls, I enjoy hiking, fishing and rooting for the Minnesota Twins and Vikings.

I went into being a family nurse practitioner because it provided a wide range of areas to practice as well as broad range of knowledge into the life span of an individual. My philosophy of care involves a holistic approach. I believe in taking the whole picture into consideration, including the patient's preference.|Why I Love My Work|My favorite part about my job is the variety of patients I get to see as well as the challenges I am faced with. I am grateful to be working on a team with supportive staff in the CentraCare family.|Getting to Know Me|My love for medicine began when I was hospitalized in 6th grade due to pneumonia. One of the nurses during my stay had such a passion and drive that it motivated me to pursue a degree in medicine to make a positive impact on others as she did on me.|Outside of work, the number one thing I enjoy most is family time. I am married to Nathan Beckman whom some of you may know as he is employed with CentraCare - Paynesville. We have three children that keep us on our toes.

My philosophy of care is to provide individualized holistic care to my patients by acknowledging their unique situations and providing compassionate, high-quality care.|Getting to Know Me|I was born and raised in the St. Cloud area. After moving away for seven years, I am happy to call Cold Spring my home. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, camping and running with my friends and family.

My goal is to provide high-quality health care with respect and empathy. I also strive to educate and empower my patients to make beneficial changes in their health.|My clinical interests include chronic disease management and pediatrics.|Why I Love My Work|I love that I get to see patients of all ages in family medicine. Working in a small town allows me to really get to know my patients and their families. I have the privilege of following many three-generation families.|I was motivated to go into health care because I have a caregiver personality. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a health care provider. I chose family medicine because I love the variety of medical issues and patients I encounter.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of work, I enjoy time with my family, traveling, hiking and being outdoors.

As a family practice provider, I work with my patients to help them achieve their health goals. My clinical interests are in disease prevention and management. I believe in providing patients with a holistic approach to care which focuses on health of the mind, body and soul.|Why I Love My Work|I became a Nurse Practitioner after working as a nurse for 13 years in various roles. My desire to provide a higher level of care with a focus on disease prevention led me to pursue a career in family medicine. I enjoy working with my patients to help them understand their options and make choices that improve their health.|Getting to Know Me|I have lived in Central Minnesota my entire life and worked for CentraCare for more than 10 years. My husband and I have four children, we love to be outside and enjoy camping, swimming, boating and four wheeling. Personally, I love to run and I’ve completed marathons, half marathons and 5Ks.

Frank Barnaby is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cold Spring, Minnesota. His top area of expertise is Sciatica.

Randall Zimmerman is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paynesville, Minnesota. Dr. Zimmerman is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Zimmerman is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Malling is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paynesville, Minnesota. Dr. Malling is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo. Dr. Malling is currently accepting new patients.

Brittany Nagel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Minnesota. Dr. Nagel has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Burkitt Lymphoma. Dr. Nagel is currently accepting new patients.

Patient-centered care of non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine. This includes fracture management, concussions, tendon and joint injection. Focus on improving pain and returning function. Special interest in concussions, sports injuries, sports psychology. An integrated physician and teacher, I strive to empower my patients to better understand their injuries which allows for accelerated recovery and further injury prevention.|Why I Love My Work|It is a privilege to care for our patients. And I give my patients the kind of individualized, insightful and personal care I would give to my family. I’ve been fortunate to see patients not only in clinic but also on the sidelines, stadiums, and gymnasiums as team physician for Albany Area High School and St John’s University.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of medicine you’ll find me with my amazing family- they mean everything to me. No matter the season, we’re enjoying Minnesota lakes and finding ways to discover beauty in nature. I’m “a fixer” at heart…whether that’s building a treehouse, repairing a boat, or seeing an injury in clinic I’m naturally inquisitive and inclined to discover the source of the problem and find solutions.|Awards & Recognition|Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Three-time Minnesota Family Physician of the Year Nominee; Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award; Vitals Patients’ Choice Doctor Award; Martin C. & Jean M. Mata Award; Dr. Mark Rathke & St. Mary Hospital Medical Service Award; Dr. Edwin Eddy Award; Captain, Football. 2003 D-III NCAA National Champions. Summa Cum Laude at Saint John’s University (2003). Dr. Brever is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Salivary Duct Stones, and Gastroparesis.

Julie Youngs is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paynesville, Minnesota. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Lawrence Strate is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paynesville, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Vertigo, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

Christopher Anderson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paynesville, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Gardner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paynesville, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Pneumonia, Vertigo, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Allan Solum is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Paynesville, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis and Acute Cystitis.

My interests in both science and serving others led to my decision to choose family practice. I believe that health care involves caring for the whole person. This involves looking at an individual’s lifestyle, social involvement, and medical needs. I like to spend time getting to know my patient and looking at their goals, then working together towards accomplishing them.|Why I Love My Work|The ability to be involved in many different types of medicine made Family Medicine a good choice for me. I like having the opportunity to work with patients in the clinic, hospital, emergency, and obstetric settings. Family Medicine, along with other specialties, is a journey of life-long learning. I appreciate the ability to get to know my patients over time, to better guide them towards fulfilling their health goals.|Getting to Know Me|I grew up in the Paynesville area. Being able to live and practice in my hometown community, and to be closer to family, is exciting. I love the outdoors and enjoy biking, hiking, traveling, sewing, and cooking. Being able to partake in my hobbies and activities, surrounded by the supportive feeling of a close-knit community, is what I am looking forward to. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hypothyroidism, and Pyogenic Liver Abscess.

Libby Brever is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albany, Minnesota. Dr. Brever has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Her top areas of expertise are Erysipelas, St. Anthony's Fire, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

Kourtney Bradford is a Family Medicine provider in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Her top areas of expertise are Premenstrual Syndrome, Vascular Birthmark, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Hirsutism in Women, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

My philosophy is to involve patients in their care through conversation and shared decision making. I believe in treating the whole person and treating all patients as individuals.|Why I Love My Work|I enjoy getting to know my patients and providing education as I work alongside them in their health care journeys.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. When I have time to relax, I enjoy reading. Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Jane Peterson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. Her top areas of expertise are Common Cold, High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Bartley Mueller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Cloud, Minnesota. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.