Mara K. Waaraniemi, PA-C
Hospital Medicine
LocationsApproach To Care
Mara is a board-certified physician assistant who strives to care for the whole person when caring for patients. She utilizes evidence-based medical practices and prioritizes communication and listening to her patients. Hearing the stories of the patients she cares for is important to her. She believes that when you know what matters most to patients, you can provide even higher quality care.
“I'm dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while prioritizing what matters most to patients.”
Experience
Education
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies – Augsburg University
- Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Certifications
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)/Basic Life Support (BLS)
Personal
Mara enjoys spending time with family and friends, often traveling to visit those that live outside of Minnesota. Her favorite camping spot is on the North Shore of Lake Superior. She enjoys paddle boarding, watercolor painting, cooking and baking.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare
