HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
Position and Affiliation:
Nicole L. Ulrich, DO, is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician affiliated with HealthPartners and Park Nicollet Health Services, based in Savage and Prior Lake, Minnesota. She holds clinical responsibilities at Park Nicollet Clinic Lakeville and is also recognized as a Clinic Medical Director at Park Nicollet Health Services.
Education and Training:
- Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Class of 2010
- Residency in Family Medicine, University of Minnesota (implied by regional association and standard training pathways)
Clinical Expertise and Focus Areas:
Dr. Ulrich specializes in family medicine with a holistic approach to patient care, integrating hands-on manual therapy techniques typical of osteopathic medicine alongside conventional medical treatments. Her clinical interests include management of common chronic conditions such as hypertension, sleep apnea, and diabetes. She has experience in preventive care and patient education aimed at promoting long-term healthy lifestyles.
Professional Recognitions and Achievements:
- Fellowship of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Fellowship of the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
- Consistently rated highly by patients with an aggregate rating of 4.8/5 based on 141 reviews, indicating strong patient rapport and satisfaction.
Clinical Roles and Responsibilities:
- Actively serves as a family medicine physician within the HealthPartners network, including participation in regional accountable care organizations (ACOs) with Park Nicollet Health Services.
- Functions as an active preceptor, contributing to education and training of medical residents within the Family Medicine discipline.
- Holds leadership responsibilities at Park Nicollet as a Clinic Medical Director, overseeing clinic operations in addition to direct patient care.
Geographic Practice Area:
- Locations include Savage, Prior Lake, and Lakeville, MN, within the HealthPartners and Park Nicollet system—major providers offering integrated healthcare services in the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
Patient Care Philosophy:
Dr. Ulrich emphasizes a holistic patient experience, leveraging her osteopathic training to combine manual therapy with traditional medicine. She advocates for teaching patients sustainable health practices aimed at improving longevity and quality of life.
Relevant Network and Organizational Participation:
- Participates in HealthPartners’ various care programs, including Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+).
- Listed among the network’s participating providers, indicating her involvement in managed care and coordinated health delivery models.
Professional Online Presence:
- HealthPartners provider profile: [https://www.healthpartners.com/care/find/doctor/88744/](https://www.healthpartners.com/care/find/doctor/88744/)
- LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-ulrich-131aab57](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-ulrich-131aab57)
This profile reflects Dr. Ulrich's established clinical experience, leadership within her healthcare system, and commitment to family medicine enhanced by osteopathic principles. Her strong patient satisfaction ratings, fellowship distinctions, and clinic directorship illustrate a well-regarded clinician positioned within an influential regional healthcare network. These factors collectively highlight her capacity for collaborative initiatives and potential receptivity to innovative health services and solutions aligned with holistic and patient-centered care.
