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David A Ecklund, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
I was born in a small town in rural Minnesota, and I attended college and medical school in Minnesota. After completing my residency, I spent an extra year of training as a chief resident, where I mentored and taught medical students and fellow residents. I then began my pediatric practice in Minnesota before moving down to Atlanta and joining Kaiser Permanente in 2006.
When people ask me why I chose pediatrics as a specialty, I can truly say that it was as close to a "calling" as I think anyone can get. I cannot imagine doing anything else.
About my practice
It is a privilege working with our members and their families at Kaiser Permanente. I love my job, and I use a great amount of humor in my practice. I especially enjoy teaching patients and their families how to take control of their own health, and I spend time during checkups discussing healthy living choices. I think education is extremely important, so while I tell patients and their families what diagnosis a child may have, I also make sure to tell them why that diagnosis applies. I do this so they can see my thought process and know I have listened to their concerns.
How I thrive
I stay active physically and mentally. I love to come home from work and go for a walk in my neighborhood. I also enjoy traveling, reading, cooking and spending time with my family. I am naturally someone who multitasks, so I am rarely sitting still.
Medical groups and plans
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
- HMO or EPO
- Individual and Family Plans - Added Choice
- Signature HMO
Contact information
- Health Line
- 1-800-255-0056 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
- Health Line
- 1-800-611-1811 (toll free)
- Health Line
- 404-365-0966
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolBoard certification
American Board Pediatrics
American Board PediatricsTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Internship
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolResidency
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolJoined Permanente Medical Group
This information is not available at this time.Provider ID
3355
My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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This page was last updated on: 12/13/2024