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    Central Internal Medicine Associates, P.A.

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    Dr Ferris is knowledgeable, friendly and a great problem solver. Couldn't ask for more.

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    Stephan Burgeson, MD - Your Doctor - Dr. Stephan Burgeson-white coat on!

    Stephan Burgeson, MD - Your Doctor

    4.0(4 reviews)
    3.2 miSummit-University

    Dr Burgeson is passionate and caring. He is so smart and helps his patients through the jargon and…read moresometimes confusing and conflicting advice from other docs the web.

    Dr. Stephan Burgeson -- hands down -- is the best Dr. I have ever worked with. If you're…read moreconsidering working with him, have an initial conversation with and see if you're not blown away. For approximately the same price as the high-end iPhone (including a case and apple care), you can get personalized concierge medicine. Dr. Burgeson has made a form of medical care that was previous exclusive to the rich -- i.e. concierge medicine -- and made it available for everyone. One of the many things I love about Dr. Burgeson is that I can visit with him via Skype, text message him when I have questions, or just send an email (I usually hear back within an hour or two). Finally, I love that he really makes the time for his patients. My first visit with him was 1.5 hours, and most of that visit was us just chatting about my health goals. And because of the way he runs his practice, when you visit him you're usually the only patient there. I wish I had found Dr. Burgeson earlier. His practice is the anthesis of everything wrong with our current medical system. Finally, I wanted to comment on the 1-start review left on this page. I'm pretty sure that review was intended for a Dr. in Memphis Tennessee and not Dr. Stephan Burgeson in St. Paul, Minnesota. Everything about that negative review is just plain wrong. Especially the part about Dr. Burgeson "only caring about the money." Indeed, if someone were only in it for them money there's no way they'd choose to independently growth this kind of business from scratch; it's much faster to grow a medicine practice within the existing system, with insurance payouts, etc. P.S. I should also mention that the Dr.'s assistant, Jenni, is also fantastic. They make a great team.

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    Empower Wellness Center

    Empower Wellness Center

    5.0(1 review)
    32.8 mi

    Before I Found Dr. Derksen For more than twenty years, I…read morestruggled with a difficult digestive autoimmune condition. As I entered my fifties, my health declined rapidly. I was chronically dehydrated, malnourished, weak, and exhausted. Even simple tasks like cooking or getting dressed required enormous effort. I felt like a fifty-year-old trapped in an eighty- or ninety-year-old body. There were days when I felt so fragile and depleted that I no longer felt like living at all. My visits to conventional doctors left me discouraged. Because of insurance limitations, I couldn't even get routine blood tests every year. Appointments were rushed, and I was often handed mental-health questionnaires instead of being offered real medical guidance. Deep down, I knew something was profoundly wrong with my body, yet I felt dismissed, misunderstood, and invisible. In desperation, I searched for alternatives--and finding Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen became the turning point that gave me hope again. How Dr. Derksen Helped Me Reclaim My Health From the moment I met Dr. Derksen, something shifted. She listened--truly listened--with patience, empathy, and complete attention. She immediately ordered comprehensive testing, which revealed that my testosterone level was essentially zero, explaining my severe fatigue, depression, muscle loss, and bone decline. With confidence and precision, she started me on hormone replacement therapy with estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Within weeks, it felt as though someone had turned the lights back on inside me. My energy, clarity, and joy began to return. Under her guidance, I began exercising regularly and nourishing myself properly. She performed a body composition analysis and ordered a bone scan, which showed severe osteoporosis--far too early for my age. Instead of leaving me in fear, she took immediate action, consulted with endocrinologists at Mayo Clinic, and developed a thoughtful plan to rebuild my bones and restore my strength. Joining her practice has been one of the most important decisions of my life. I now receive regular monitoring, meaningful follow-up, and a level of care that addresses my whole health--body, mind, and long-term well-being. For the first time in years, I feel like I have a real chance to live fully again. Why Dr. Derksen's Care Represents the Future of Medicine Working with Dr. Derksen has shown me what modern healthcare must become. Today's greatest health burdens--heart disease, diabetes, autoimmune illness, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's, and cancer--are chronic conditions that slowly take away vitality long before they end a life. Based on my experience as a post-menopausal woman and current clinical research, hormone imbalance significantly increases the risk of these diseases. Restoring balance is not optional; it is foundational to preventing long-term decline and protecting brain and metabolic health. The traditional medical system is designed to react after disease appears. The future must be proactive: early detection, continuous monitoring, balanced hormones, good nutrition, muscle strengthening, and lifestyle support. This is exactly the model Dr. Derksen practices. By stepping outside insurance constraints, she removes barriers, looks for root causes, and empowers her patients to reclaim their energy and well-being. A Message From My Heart Life is the most precious gift we are given, and each of us has only one chance to live it. Without health, we are not truly living--we are merely existing. Too many people wait until it is too late, regretting that they ignored early warning signs or postponed care because of cost or insurance limitations. No amount of savings can bring back lost vitality. I encourage everyone to take ownership of their health long before illness forces the issue. Work with physicians like Dr. Derksen--doctors who look deeper, focus on prevention, and are dedicated to restoring strength and clarity. I am forever grateful for the second chance at life she has given me.

    From the owner: Experience the highest standard of personalized care at Empower Wellness Center…read more Our Internal Medicine Direct Primary Care clinic offers physician-guided hormone therapy for men and women, a comprehensive weight loss program, aesthetic services, and more — all designed to help you achieve optimal health and vitality. Our expert team customizes every treatment plan to support your unique wellness journey. Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen, a highly skilled Internal Medicine physician, brings over a decade of experience caring for patients with diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and heart disease. With a strong focus on rheumatology, naturopathic medicine, and women’s health, she blends traditional and holistic approaches to deliver exceptional, compassionate care. Having served at the Mayo Clinic for more than seven years, Dr. Bakkali-Derksen is recognized for her dedication to excellence and her unwavering commitment to empowering patients toward lasting wellness.

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