
Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
“I enjoy caring for patients of all ages and partner with them for their optimum health. “
Clinical Expertise
Natalie is a Physician Assistant who cares for people of all ages in the Family Medicine Department at the Golden Valley Clinic. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Minnesota and her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Augsburg University. She received her Obesity Management Primary Care Certificate from the American Academy of Physician Assistants in 2022. She attended Harvard University of Medical School’s Blackburn Course in Obesity Medicine in 2017. She is an active member of the Obesity Medicine Association. She is in the process of receiving a Certificate of Advanced Education for NPs and PAs from the Obesity Medicine Association.
Natalie founded a weight management program at the Golden Valley Clinic called The Great Slim Down in 2015 which has now expanded to multiple sites. This program provides individualized counseling to people interested in managing their weight using the standard treatment guidelines for obesity: nutrition, physical activity, behavior change and medications. Her treatments goals are to prevent chronic disease caused by increased body weight and improve quality of life.
In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, traveling and spending time outside with her family during all the beautiful seasons in Minnesota.
Publications
- 8 Questions to Ask a Doctor at Your Annual Exam, SingleCare
- Why do Colds Feel Worse at Night? WCCO News
- Diet Advice for 2020, WCCO News with Cory Hepola
- Natalie Ikeman talks about her role at Hennepin Healthcare
Professional Affiliations
- Obesity Medicine Association
Credentials
- Board Certified Physician Assistant by NCCPA
- Licensed by the Minnesota Board of Medicine
- Assists with educating future Physician Assistants with the Augsburg College Physician Assistant Program
- Preceptor for APP Students
- Consultant with St. Catherine’s Physician Assistant Program
Personal
“I enjoy exercising, reading, remodeling and spending time with my family on the lake.”