Kootenai | Kootenai Health | Issue 1, 2020

KH . ORG 11 Kyle Severinsen, M.D. Kootenai Clinic Internal Medicine Dr. Severinsen received his medical degree from the University of Queensland School of Medicine-Ochsner Clinical School in Brisbane, Australia, and New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his residency at the University of Washington Boise Internal Medicine Residency. He looks forward to creating lasting relationships with patients as a primary care provider. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 625-4965 . Elizabeth Rau, M.D. Kootenai Heart Clinics Tell us a littlebit aboutyou andyour family: I am married and have two children in elementary school. Whydidyoupick your specialty? I had a hard time picking a specialty and actually did a year of training in family medicine before switching to internal medicine and then completing a cardiovascular disease fellowship. I found, however, that I also really enjoy understanding diseases and processes at a deeper level. In particular, I found the cardiac catheterization laboratory fascinating. It’s incredible the information we can gather and procedures we can do through small catheters. What canpatients expect when theyfirstmeetwith you? I believe that patients do better when they understand their heart condition, why they take the medications they do, and why they need tests or procedures. You can expect that I will try to explain your condition and treatment in understandable terms. What are some of your hobbies? I like to read, when I can, and enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and downhill and cross-country skiing. What drewyou to Kootenai Health? I did my internal medicine residency in Spokane. My husband and I both have family in this region and were hoping to come back to the area. When I was in residency, I did rotations with some of the cardiologists in our group that were in Spokane. They were great mentors and role models. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to join them. What isyour favoritehealthy tip? Be active and get outside when you can! To schedule an appointment, call (208) 625-5250 .