Carolyn Jahr, a certified physician assistant who specializes in general surgery, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic team.
“I have practiced as a PA in bariatric surgery since 2009, and the whole premise and goal of the bariatric surgery field is working with patients to help them achieve the healthiest version of themselves,” Jahr said. “It is a concept that I have been personally and professionally dedicated to throughout my career.”
Jahr earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Springfield College in Springfield, Mass., and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
“There really is nothing better in medicine than journeying with a patient to help them achieve the healthiest version of themselves,” Jahr said. “In bariatric surgery, we impact so many things — risk reductions in comorbid diseases, improvement or resolution of comorbid conditions and, most importantly, we positively impact our patients’ overall quality of life.”
To view Jahr’s full profile, visit EssentiaHealth.org and click on “Doctors & Providers.”