Dr. Brita M Hansen MD
Hospitalist
2800 HENNEPIN AVE MINNEAPOLIS MN, 55408About
Dr. Brita Hansen is a hospitalist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Hansen specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Hansen manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Hansen works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
U of Minnesota MD
University of Mn Med Sch 2003
University of Minnesota Medical School 2003
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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