Joanna Marie Hagen, ARNP, FNP

I saw her after the death of my son to discuss an antidepressant that my previous doctor, who had retired, had prescribed. Instead she spent the entire appointment telling me I was over weight as if I didn't already know and as if I could magically become thin right there and then. 

Joanna Hagen has been my primary care provider for the last 5+ years and I think she’s fantastic. What I really appreciate about her is that she listens to me. I have mild asthma that can turn serious very quickly when I'm ill, and the doctor I saw prior to switching to this clinic just assumed he knew it all and didn't really listen to me, the patient that has dealt with this for years. I know when I'm reaching a point where I need certain medical intervention to avoid that turn to becoming really ill. For me, this usually means the use of steroids. I hate taking them, but I also know that sometimes it’s that or getting worse. My prior doctor always wanted to wait, or try something else instead and every time it was to my detriment. Since being under Joanna’s care, I haven’t had to fight to get what is needed to stop that downward spiral. I always feel like I can speak openly about any concerns I have regarding any type of treatment and I can ask questions without being made to feel stupid or bothersome.