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comprehensive health care for the individual and the family. Our Family
Practice Department sees patients of all ages and provides care with the
entire family in mind. The Family Practice physicians schedule regular
appointments for routine care, but also provide urgent, unscheduled and after
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Paul W. Bergstrand M.D. Dr.
Paul Bergstrand was born in Minneapolis, MN and raised in Jamestown,
NY. He completed his undergraduate studies at Jamestown Community
College, Jamestown, NY and Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN,
earning his B.A. degree in 1980. Dr. Bergstrand did his residency in family
medicine and community health at the University of Minnesota Methodist Hospital
in St. Louis Park, MN.
Dr. Bergstrand joined Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in 1987. In addition to
Family Medicine, Dr. Bergstrand's expertise includes an emphasis on
Allergy and Asthma Medicine.
His hobbies include hunting, tennis, travel, skiing (snow and water) and
spending time with his family.
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Michael L. Bristow D.O. Dr.
Michael Bristow was born in Iowa City, IA. Following several early
moves, the majority of his childhood was spent in Sioux City, IA. After
graduating
from high school, he went on to earn his B.S. degree in Zoology at the
University of Iowa. Upon completion of his undergraduate education,
Dr. Bristow attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences
in Des Moines, IA. The four-year course of study was completed with the
granting of a D.O. degree or doctor of osteopathic medicine degree.
Dr. Bristow’s clinical training includes a one-year rotating internship,
completed in Dayton, OH and a three-year residency in family medicine completed
at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Dr. Bristow joined the Alexandria Clinic, P.A. as a member of the Family
Medicine Department in August 1991. He is a member of the American Academy
of Family Physicians and certified in bone densitometry.
His interests include the use of computers in medicine, outdoor activities and parenting.
Dr. Bristow and his wife, Jean, have one son and one daughter.
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Deborah S. Dittberner M.D.
Dr. Deborah Dittberner was born in St. Paul, MN. She graduated from Concordia
Academy in 1982 and received her B.A. degree from Gustavus Adolphus College,
St. Peter, MN
in 1986, majoring in biology and athletic training. She then spent two years
working in the health fitness industry before returning to school. In 1992,
she graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed
her family medicine residency through the University of Minnesota at Fairview
Riverside Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. She began her practice at the
Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in August 1995.
Her special interests include women and children’s health and sports medicine.
She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American
Medical Women’s Association. Dr. Dittberner and her husband, Jay Sieling,
reside in Alexandria with their three children, Emma, William and Julianna.
Her interests include being a mom, reading, kayaking and playing the piano.
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George F. Erhard M.D. Dr. George
Erhard was born in Waconia, MN. He went to Mankato State University,
Mankato, MN,
where he obtained a degree in chemistry and mathematics. Following graduation
from the University of Minnesota Medical School, he completed a three-year
family medicine residency in Grand Forks, ND. Dr. Erhard is a
member of the Minnesota American Medical Association. He resides in Alexandria
with his wife.
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Steven C. Ferguson M.D. Dr.
Steven Ferguson was born and raised in Oskaloosa, IA. He completed his
undergraduate studies at Iowa State University in Ames, IA and the University
of Washington in Seattle, WA. Dr. Ferguson graduated from medical
school at the University of Iowa in 1977. He completed his family
medicine
internship and residency programs at the Siouxland Medical Education Foundation
in Sioux City, IA. Dr. Ferguson is a member of the American Board of Family
Physicians.
He joined Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in 1987. Dr. Ferguson and his wife, Jan,
reside in Alexandria. He enjoys family activities, playing with his
grandkids, hunting and fishing.
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Sandra L. Johnson M.D. Dr. Sandra
Johnson was born in Ames, IA and moved to Minneapolis, MN, where she graduated
from high school. She attended the University of Minnesota-Duluth and Minneapolis,
where she received her B.S. degree in Biological Sciences summa cum laude.
After completing her M.D. degree at the University of Minnesota,
she spent three years in residency at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center in
St. Paul, MN.
Dr. Johnson joined the Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in 1986. She is a member
of the American Board of Family Physicians. She and her husband, Dr. Steven
Longbotham, enjoy camping and canoeing. For relaxation, she enjoys quilting,
gardening, reading, music and cooking with her twin sister Erika. Her greatest
joy is her son, Dylan.
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Paul M. Kietzmann M.D.
Dr. Paul Kietzmann grew up in Watertown, SD. He attended college at the
University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities, graduating in 2001 with a
degree in Genetics and Cell Biology. He received his medical degree from
the University of Minnesota in 2005, followed by residency training
through the Sioux Falls Family Practice Residency Program in Sioux
Falls, SD. He has special interests in Obstetrics and Natural Family
Planning.
In his free time, Dr. Kietzmann enjoys time with his wife, Amanda, and
their two children, Joshua and Joanna. He loves time spent outdoors,
especially camping and fishing. Dr. Kietzmann joined Alexandria Clinic
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Steven M. Longbotham M.D.
Dr. Steven Longbotham was born and educated in the Twin Cities area. After
graduating from high school in St. Paul, MN, he attended the College of St.
Thomas, where he received his B.A. degree. He completed his M.D.
degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School, and three-year residency at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center in St. Paul, MN.
Dr. Longbotham and his wife, Dr. Sandra Johnson, joined Alexandria Clinic,
P.A. in 1986. He is a member of the American Board of Family Physicians.
His interests include ecology, canoeing, camping and gardening. Dr. Longbotham
and his wife live in a 100-year-old farm house with their son, Dylan.
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Stacey L. Luetmer M.D. Dr.
Stacey Luetmer
was born in Scottsdale, AZ, but was raised in Williston, ND.
She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Morris in 1994, majoring in
psychology. She then went to the University of North Dakota School of Medicine
in Grand Forks, ND and graduated in 1999. Her internship was completed through
UND in Fargo, ND, and she finished her family medicine residency through the
St. Cloud/Mayo program in March 2003.
Her special interests are women’s health, obstetrics and pediatrics,
including those with special needs. She is a member of the American Academy
of Family Physicians and the Minnesota Medical Association.
Dr. Luetmer and her husband, Ron, reside in Glenwood. They have four children,
Adrianna, Abigail, and twins, McKenzie and McKenna. Her interests include
family time, reading, scrapbooking and outdoor activities.
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Anthony P. Lussenhop M.D.
Dr. Anthony Lussenhop was born and raised in Morton, MN. After earning
his undergraduate degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN and his
M.D. degree from the
University of Minnesota, he completed his family medicine residency in Duluth,
MN.
Dr. Lussenhop joined the Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in November 1997. He is
board certified in family medicine. He and his wife, Sue, along with
their four children, reside in Alexandria. His interests include golfing,
boating and skiing.
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Jennessa N. Warzecha M.D.
Dr. Warzecha is a native Minnesotan. She was born in Lancaster,
MN and attended high school in Windom, MN. She graduated from the University
of Minnesota-Morris, where she studied Chemistry and Biology. Dr. Warzecha
then received her M.D. degree from Mayo Medical School in
Rochester, MN. She completed her last year of training at the University
of Minnesota Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program and
joined the Alexandria Clinic in September 2007. She has special interests
in obstetrics, women’s health and hospital-based medicine.
Dr. Warzecha enjoys running, cross-country skiing, fishing, traveling and
playing the piano. She and her husband, Brian (who has joined the Douglas
County Hospital as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist), have
enjoyed returning to a smaller community with their dog, Baxter.
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Bruce R. Wymore M.D. Dr. Bruce
Wymore was raised in Mayville, ND. He attended Mayville State
University and received his B.S. degree in Physics and Chemistry. After
completing his M.D. degree at the University of North Dakota in
Grand Forks, ND, he
spent three years in residency at the University of Wyoming Family
Medicine
Residency in Casper, WY.
Dr. Wymore was in private practice for four years in Chewlah, WA before
joining Alexandria Clinic, P.A. in October 1992. He is a member
of the American Board of Family Physicians. Dr. Wymore, his wife, Mindy,
and children reside in Alexandria. He enjoys fishing, woodworking and
chorus.
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