Ashley Gagnon, MS, PA-C, Family Medicine provider at CRMC in Baxter and Breezy Point, Minnesota.

Ashley Gagnon, MS, PA-C

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine

Locations

Baxter
Breezy Point

Bio

Ashley Gagnon has a personal connection to CRMC. In her own words:

“CRMC has cared for my family for years, and I’ve seen firsthand the difference exceptional healthcare can make in people’s lives. When my father needed advanced medical care, I moved him from Arizona to Minnesota so he could be treated at CRMC. The care he received not only improved his quality of life, but ultimately saved his life.

After experiencing that level of compassion and excellence as a family member, it became my goal to join the CRMC team and give back to the community that has given so much to my family.”

Ashley provides family medicine care for patients of all ages. She believes the best healthcare starts with listening. By taking the time to understand each patient’s concerns and goals, she works alongside them to make informed decisions and create a care plan that fits their needs.

Before joining CRMC, Ashley practiced at North Star Family Medicine. Originally from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, she is also a U.S. Navy veteran with five years of active-duty service.

Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and three dogs. She enjoys boating, gardening, weightlifting, cooking, entertaining family and friends, attending hockey games, fishing, snowboarding, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings. She also serves as a Board Member for the Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association (BAHA).

Professional Interests

  • Preventive medicine and wellness
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Obesity and weight management
  • Women’s health
  • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • Cardiovascular risk reduction
  • Sleep disorders
  • Mental health
  • Addiction medicine

Credentials & Certifications

  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
  • Board Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Certified VA Compensation and Pension Examiner

Education

  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Le Moyne College
  • Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University, Magna Cum Laude

Military Service & Leadership

  • U.S. Navy Veteran
  • Five years of honorable active-duty service
  • Deployed with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
  • Earned Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification
  • Founder and former President of the Student Veterans of America chapter at Arizona State University
  • Recipient of multiple unit commendations and campaign/service awards