AdhesiveCapsulitisShoulder near Cambridge, MN

Care Philosophy: Dr. Joan Gekonde enjoys fostering relationships with her patients. She strives to empower her patients toward making informed decisions concerning their rheumatologic needs through education and discussion. Dr. Joan Gekonde enjoys fostering relationships with her patients. She strives to empower her patients toward making informed decisions concerning their rheumatologic needs through education and discussion. Her areas of interest include, but are not limited to, lupus, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and vasculitis.

Biography: I enjoy rural medicine and working with chronic as well as acute problems. As an osteopathic doctor, I enjoy performing manipulation for patients who need or could benefit from the physical touch. I enjoy seeing patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. I like to perform procedures and practice preventive medicine. My overall philosophy is to treat the patient as a whole person, and I also believe that patient education is an absolute necessity. It is my goal that a patient leaves the clinic with no questions.

Biography: My role in medicine is to be an advocate for my patients and my community in the ever-changing and often confusing health care system. I see patients of all ages and the most fulfilling aspect of this career is seeing patients from the same family! I feel it is my duty to listen before speaking and to be thorough, straightforward and honest.