Ben DeVries PA-C

 

I began my professional career as a paramedic and quickly developed a strong passion for science and medicine, prompting career advancement, thus I acquired my PA-C.

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I've spent the last two years working in family medicine and urgent care. A large portion of my job is spent developing treatment plans for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and coronary artery disease. As a society, we have a plethora of medications to treat these conditions, but what I am most passionate about is preventing these diseases from occurring in the first place.

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I decided to educate myself further in obesity management when patients began asking me to prescribe medications for weight loss. After acquiring my Certification of Advanced Education from the Obesity Medicine Association, I've treated several patients who have lost significant amounts of weight after years of trying and failing a wide array of diet and exercise regimens.

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As a clinician, I've found this process extremely rewarding, but realize there is a lack of resources and access for this type of specialized care in northern Minnesota. My passion for the specialty, the rewarding results I have seen, and the lack of access brought about a compelling drive to develop LifeSpan medical.