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Kareem Rizk, PA-C, MPH
Approach To Care
Every patient’s problem list is unique, and Kareem Rizk evaluates it meticulously. He feels it is a great honor to care for his patients’ health and be trusted to assist in improving it. From attentively listening to their symptoms to assisting them in understanding their treatment plans, Kareem Rizk thoroughly enjoys helping patients better understand their cardiac conditions and how to improve their outcomes. He likes both the complexity and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.
Kareem Rizk has a passion for vascular disease, specifically Peripheral Artery Disease. He works with patients to modify their risk factors, achieve their health goals, and enhance their quality of life.
Experience
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Biology – University of Wisconsin-Parkside
- Master of Public Health – A.T. Still University
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies – Franklin Pierce University
- Clinical Rotations in Emergency Medicine, Geriatrics, Cardiology, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine and Psychiatry
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
Membership
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA)
- Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology (APAC)
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
Personal
Kareem Rizk enjoys exercising, playing sports, particularly soccer, and watching movies. He also likes to travel with family and explore new places and cultures.
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
- Humana
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Preferred One
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare