WinnMed is pleased to welcome Brittanee Samuelson, M.D., home to northeast Iowa as she joins the Mayo Clinic Health System medical practice to provide specialized hospital medicine.
Dr. Samuelson earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
In Decorah, Dr. Samuelson will serve as WinnMed’s first full-time hospitalist. Hospitalists are doctors who specialize in treating hospitalized patients. Their focus is to diagnose and treat patients in an inpatient setting, coordinate care with specialists and attend emergencies that may arise.
Dr. Samuelson will be the only full-time hospitalist at WinnMed and joins her family medicine colleagues who currently provide hospitalist services on a rotation, along with their clinical practices.
Dr. Samuelson says, “When patients are admitted to the hospital and under my care, they can expect a comprehensive and compassionate approach to their inpatient experience. From the moment they are admitted to the hospital, they’ll encounter a welcoming and supportive atmosphere where their concerns are listened to with empathy and understanding.” She adds, “Throughout their stay, I will ensure clear and transparent communication, discussing their diagnosis, treatment plans, and any necessary procedures in detail to empower them in their healthcare decisions. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (specialists, social work, nursing, physical therapy, pharmacists, primary care physicians, etc.) is a cornerstone of my practice, guaranteeing seamless coordination of care and the best possible outcomes.”
She says “Growing up on a farm instilled in me a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the value of family and community. As a dedicated hospital medicine physician at WinnMed, I will bring those values, along with a unique blend of compassion and expertise to my practice, patients and their families.”
Thomas Marquardt, D.P.M, chief medical officer of WinnMed says, “WinnMed continues to grow in the services we provide to patients. We are thrilled to add Dr. Samuelson to our committed team of physicians to help expand our hospital services to patients across the region.”
