Dr. Gretchen Elizabeth Johnsen, MD

Dr. Gretchen Johnsen is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed her residency at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare. With four decades of experience caring for patients, she brings extensive knowledge to treating families across all age groups. Dr. Johnsen is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, French, and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities throughout Minnesota.

Dr. Johnsen practices at Allina Health Cottage Grove Clinic and maintains affiliations with Allina Health United Hospital Hastings Regina Campus and Children's St. Paul Pediatric Hospital in Cottage Grove and Hastings. She specializes in managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure while also providing comprehensive pediatric care. Her practice includes coordinating physical therapy services and ordering essential blood work to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Johnsen 5.0 out of 5 stars for her …compassionate and thorough approach to family healthcare.