Dr. Ali has a special interest in cardiology and gastroenterology, and is fluent in Arabic. Patricia I. Freund, M.D., a family medicine specialist, provides a variety of family medicine services as well as obstetrics. Dr. Freund received her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her family medicine residency at the University of Minnesota Department of Family Medicine. She is able to communicate with patients using sign language. Rhonda Meyer, C.F.N.P., has joined the staff of Cannon Valley Clinic as a certified family nurse practitioner and sees patients at the clinic as well as providing care in area nursing homes and visiting patients in their homes.
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced training.
They are highly qualified to treat patients of all ages with a full range of general healthcare needs. Cannon Valley Clinic s nurse practitioners provide healthcare services similar to those provided by physicians. The care provided by nurse practitioners includes the diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and conditions, and management of chronic health care problems with a focus on wellness and prevention to preserve and promote good health through ongoing assessments, education and counseling. Meyer received both her bachelor s degree and master s degree in nursing from Mankato State University. She is board certified with American Nurses Credentialing Center as a family nurse practitioner.