Joel Sagedahl, MD

"Training

MD: University of Minnesota

Residency: North Memorial Medical Center University of Minnesota

Certifications

Board Certified, Family Medicine

Year joined

2002

Special Interest

Sports Medicine, Colonoscopies, Diabetic Management

Personal Interest

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Over the past 15 years here, I have kept my little brother persona. It was established growing up in Fairmont, MN with two older sisters. As a parent of two teenagers, keeping things fun (and fair) can occasionally be a challenge. I love family trips, events and gatherings as well as going out to many of the local breweries with my wife. Staying fit with running mixed with other activities is how I keep up with my world record holding father."

"PrimaCare Direct is a health membership for primary care that allows you to pay one low monthly fee of $75 directly to the clinic of your choice for primary care access. The majority of medical needs are, typically, met through primary care visits. Your major medical plan is for the other healthcare services, hospital and specialty care, but is not needed for routine primary care.

PrimaCare Direct is a cooperative of clinics in Minnesota that want to lower the cost healthcare to the patient, while focusing on providing exceptional care centered around wellness. Traditional health insurance programs discourage doctor visits by adding extra costs to each visit (copays) or even accessing insurance altogether (deductibles). PrimaCare Direct encourages patients to visit their physician regularly and build a working relationship to achieve good health outcomes."