Dr. Salwa Bakkali-Derksen, DO

DPC Internal Medicine physician, Northfield, MN

Empower Wellness Center

Dr. Bakkali-Derksen is an internal medicine physician.

Northfield, MN

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About Dr. Bakkali-Derksen

Dr. Bakkali-Derksen earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. Her earlier degrees were in computer and biological sciences. She completed an internal medicine residency at Grandview Hospital, Kettering Health Network, in Dayton, Ohio.

She joined Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna, Minnesota, in 2018, seeing patients in internal medicine. She brings experience in quality assurance, teaching and mentorship. Her experience includes treating diabetes, obesity, hypertension and heart disease.

She has a strong interest in rheumatology, naturopathic medicine and women's health. Osteopathic manipulation and hormone replacement therapy are among her clinical interests. Outside work she enjoys travel, hiking, CrossFit and running.

Membership and fees

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Education and credentials

Degree
DO
Medical school
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)
Residency
Internal medicine, Grandview Hospital, Kettering Health Network, Dayton, Ohio
NPI
1538446059
Former name
Saloua Bakkali

Hospital and practice affiliations

Medical Director and founder of Empower Wellness Center
Joined 2018Mayo Clinic Health System in Owatonna, Minnesota,

Recognition and research

Media and books

Featured on the first episode of the podcast Empower Wellness with Dr. D, which covers direct primary care.

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Questions patients ask

Where did Dr. Bakkali-Derksen train?

She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. She completed an internal medicine residency at Grandview Hospital, Kettering Health Network, in Dayton, Ohio.

What conditions does Dr. Bakkali-Derksen have experience treating?

She has experience treating diabetes, obesity, hypertension and heart disease.

Does Dr. Bakkali-Derksen offer hormone replacement therapy?

Her clinical interests include hormone replacement therapy and osteopathic manipulation.

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