Crown Medical Center

1925 1st Ave. S.
Minneapolis MN  55403

7001 78th Avenue N
Brooklyn Park  MN
55445

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At Crown Medical Center, you will find our staff is knowledgeable and courteous.  Despite our busy schedules, we offer a smile and professional medical diagnosis and treatment.   We help people from all walks of life with their medical needs. 

Dr. Joyce Onyekaba
Civil Surgeon
Dr. Joyce Onyekaba graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB.BS). She completed her residency in Internal medicine in 1992 at Harlem University Hospital, New York. Harlem Hospital is an affiliate of the Columbia College of physicians/ surgeons. Dr. Onyekaba received her board certification in 1993 and 2003 from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Onyekaba has a vast knowledge of tropical disease conditions because she practiced for several years in sub saharan Africa. She also worked for Health Partners organization in Minnesota for twelve years.  She is the current medical director at Crown medical Center.

Dr. Nha Peter Nguyen
Family Practitioner

Dr. Nguyen originally from Viet Nam, graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 2004. Dr. Nguyen is a
Board Certified Family Doctor  After his residency in Family practice he worked at the urgent care Center in Monticello Minnesota and with the Health Partners in Minneapolis. Dr. Nguyen joined Crown Medical in 2008 and he is in charge of Brooklyn Park Center.

Elena Polukhin, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Elena Lev Polukhin is a Board Certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Her organization, the Rehabilitation Specialist is Collaborating with Crown Medical Center in patient care. Dr. Polukhin received her MD, Ph.D. degrees from Russia.  She has conducted several novel researches on rehabilitation of disabled individuals using innovative rehabilitation techniques.  Dr. Polukhin pain management expertise is well respected worldwide.  She is currently a faculty member in the Integrative Pain Management Program at the University of Minnesota and Hennepin County Medical Center. A professional athlete, she competed in the Russian Olympic Team. A humanitarian and active community leader, Dr. Polukhin was one of the founders of the Eastern European Medical Society and the current vice president of Russian American Medical Association. Crown Medical is happy to have Dr. Polukhin collaborate with us.

 

Dr. Melvin Coleman
Clinical Psychologist

Melvin is our clinical psychologist with over 30 years of active clinical psychology practice experience. His area of expertise include family / individual services; diagnostic assessment; career and professional development supports; anxiety and stress reduction treatment; clinical maintenance and crisis management. Dr. Coleman joined Crown Medical in 2007. His services have been extremely valuable to the immigrant communities, especially the refugees from war torn areas of the world. 

 

Nina Bacaner, M.D; M.P.H; DTM & H
Dr. Nina Bacaner (Board Certified in Internal Medicine) received her Medical Degree from Boston University School of Medicine; a Masters Degree in Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health; and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She also holds a certification in Travelers Health from the International Society of Travel Medicine; and a certification in First Line Therapy, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Management.  Dr. Bacaner has worked at a primarily Latino community clinic in Boston, MA, and at the Community University Health Care Center in Minneapolis, MN. She was a faculty Member at Harvard Medical School, and is currently on the faculty of the University of Minnesota Medical School.  Dr. Bacaner has published articles on travel, tropical, and immigrant medicine. She is also passionate about integrative medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle balance. Crown Medical Center is pleased to have Dr. Bacaner join us with her wealth of experience.

 

Caroline Stein, PA  Caroline graduated from the University of Wisconsin PA Program. She gained extensive clinical practice experience in preceptor programs working at St. Paul Surgeons and the University of Wisconsin Hospital Madison, Wisconsin. Caroline has lived in Namibia, Southern Africa.   Her primary interests include providing preventive care and managing chronic disease conditions.  She joined Crown Medical Center in 2009 and hopes to be able to overcome cultural and linguistic barriers, which have prevented minorities from seeking effective health care services

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