Many of us do not plan to grow up to be what we have actually become. We plan as kids on being a nurse, doctor, lawyer, teacher, fireman, psychologist or sports hero. When I was growing up I wanted to be a bit of my mom and a bit my dad. Mom was a nurse and dad was a business man (in my eyes…that just meant he had an office and desk of his own!).

As it turned out being a Patient Coordinator is a blend of those. I get to walk through the journey of plastic surgery with our patients. I enjoy getting to know each and everyone of our patients and am genuinely interested in their lives and making the experience here at Wayzata Plastic Surgery the best one it can possibly be. This involves some nursing, some counseling, and some financial quoting/planning.

With 2 busy Dr’s schedules, operating room and medica spa, sometimes it can be a little crazy around here. Juggling people, medical equipment, implants and busy schedules requires all of my multi-tasking skills.

When we are rockin’ and rolling around here, I can be seen running from end to end in my high heels. I think there should be an olympic sport for this and Nike could launch a whole new line of shoes!

I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be a patient coordinator, but it was in the plan all along. As I tell our patients when they are contemplating their decisions…..listen to your intuition. You will hear what you need to hear and end up making the right choice. August, 2010 – Michaela aka Patient Coordinator