Providers
Northwind Lung Specialists & Sleep Cente
3758 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Phone:763-746-9463    Fax:763-746-9473
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Northwind Lung Specialists and Sleep Center, 2007
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the
    University of Minnesota, 1992

  • Masters of Science in Nursing, College of St.
    Catherines, 1998

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner, American Academy
    of Nurse Practitioners, 1998-present

  • Certified hypnotherapist, 2005

  • Certified Asthma Educator, 2005

  • Internal medicine practice with an emphasis in
    cardio-pulmonary care, 1998-2003

  • Pulmonary practice, 2003-present

  • Member, American Thoracic Society (ATS)

  • Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
    (AASM)
  • Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory
    Therapy, 1986

  • Bachelor of Arts, Business Management,
    Metropolitan State University, 1998

  • Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies,
    Augsburg College, 2004

  • Certified Physicians Assistant, National
    Commission on Certification of Physician
    Assistants(NCCPA), 2004-present

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist, National Board
    of Respiratory Care, 1986-present

  • Member, American Thoracic Society (ATS)

  • Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
    (AASM)
Charles Gensmer, M.D.
Julie Dahl, RN, CNP
Jamie Witt, PA-C
Bachelor of Arts, Biology Augsburg College, 1972

Bachelor of Science with Physician Assistant Certificate State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1975

Master of Public Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, 1989

Family Medicine practice, 1975-2008

Private Pulmonary practice, 2008-present

Member, Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants

 

 

  • Board Certified Internal Medicine, 1979

  • Board Certified Pulmonary Medicine, 1982

  • Board Certified Sleep Medicine, 2007

  • Vice President, Quality Improvement,
    Mercy/Unity Hospitals, 1995-2005

  • Medical Director, Respiratory Care, Mercy/Unity
    Hospitals, 1982-present

  • Private Pulmonary practice, 1982-present

  • Member, American Thoracic Society (ATS)

  • Member, American Academy of Sleep Medicine
    (AASM)
Kathy Kufus, PA-C