Kyle Bakken, MD

Specialty: Family Medicine

Medical School/College: Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin–Madison - Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin - Residency (internship): Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital General Surgery Residency Program - Residency: Duluth Family Medicine Residency Program

Location: Hirsch Clinic - VMH

Additional Info:

Dr. Kyle Bakken is a dedicated family medicine physician with a passion for offering comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families in rural communities. With a strong background in obstetrics, pediatrics, and family medicine, he strives to provide patient-centered care to all ages.

After graduating with an agriculture degree from UW–Madison, Dr. Bakken worked as a CNA and boat driver at a long-term care facility called the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. He applied to medical school after realizing he enjoyed interacting with the residents there as much as he liked studying science. Knowing he wanted to return to a rural community in the Midwest, Dr. Bakken chose places for his medical education that offered a mix of large academic hospitals and small town clinics.

As a resident, Dr. Bakken practiced the full spectrum of family medicine and focused a lot of time on working with patients in obstetrics and pediatrics, including learning how to perform c-sections and newborn resuscitations. Throughout his training, he picked up innovative treatments in weight management and ultrasound-based procedures as well. Dr. Bakken gained hands-on experience working in unconventional settings during a wilderness medicine course backpacking through mountains in Wyoming and later presented on providing care in other resource-limited environments.

Dr. Bakken’s approach to patient care:
“As a physician, I think of my role as a medical guide who helps people get to where they want to go with their health. My approach looks at the individual and their relationship to their community and support network to understand their unique medical concerns. I’ve learned meeting patients where they’re at when it comes to their health goals is the best way to build lasting trust. Taking a small step can be a big achievement.”

Hobbies: Curling, fishing, backpacking, snowboarding, scuba diving, weightlifting, and yoga.

• Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Family Medicine