About
Dr. Kristen Dall-Winther grew up in Racine, Wisconsin, the eldest of four children in a working-class family. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin at age 20 and spent a year working as a microbiologist before starting medical school. She earned her MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2004 and completed her Family Medicine residency in rural Belleville, Wisconsin, where she was selected as Chief Resident in her final year.
After residency, Dr. Dall-Winther spent a decade at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, serving as Patient Safety Officer, Medical Director for Value Analytics and Affordability, and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. She earned the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Silver Quality Fellow designation and achieved patient satisfaction scores in the 99th percentile nationally. Her research under Dr. Victor Montori on shared decision-making and minimally-disruptive medicine appeared in JAMA Internal Medicine. She holds board certification in Family Medicine and fellowship status in the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Dall-Winther is passionate about reproductive health, mental health, GLP-1 therapy for obesity, pharmacogenomics, and longevity medicine. She is a mother of six and shares her home with a mini goldendoodle named Penny and approximately 30 chickens.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Wisconsin, graduated at age 20
Medical School
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (started 2000, graduated 2004)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin – Belleville, WI (2004-2007); Chief Resident final year
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Silver Quality Fellow; Research in shared decision-making and minimally-disruptive medicine under Dr. Victor Montori at Mayo Clinic (published in JAMA Internal Medicine)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dall-Winther right for?
Dr. Dall-Winther serves patients of all ages, from newborns through older adults. She is a strong fit for individuals managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, ADHD, asthma, COPD, or heart disease. Patients seeking reproductive health support, including prenatal care through 28 weeks and contraceptive management, find her clinical range well-suited to their needs. She also works well with patients interested in obesity medicine, pharmacogenomic testing, or longevity-focused care. Families who want one physician to care for multiple generations benefit most from her approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dall-Winther treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Her clinical scope includes diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, heart disease, kidney disease, asthma, COPD, depression, anxiety, ADHD, osteoporosis, endometriosis, PCOS, migraines, atrial fibrillation, obesity, sarcoidosis, joint pain, skin conditions, upper respiratory infections, and urinary tract infections. She also provides prenatal care through 28 weeks and 4th trimester care.
Yes. Dr. Dall-Winther holds board certification in Family Medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Dall-Winther earned her MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2004. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin program in Belleville, Wisconsin, where she served as Chief Resident. She later joined Mayo Clinic Health System, where she practiced for ten years and held faculty and leadership roles.
Dr. Dall-Winther practices evidence-based, whole-person medicine rooted in shared decision-making and minimally-disruptive care. She researched both approaches at Mayo Clinic under Dr. Victor Montori, publishing her findings in JAMA Internal Medicine. Her goal is to build care plans that fit each patient's life, not the other way around.
Yes. Dr. Dall-Winther prescribes GLP-1 agonist therapies including semaglutide and tirzepatide for patients managing obesity. She integrates this treatment with her broader focus on metabolic health and clinical nutrition.
Yes. Dr. Dall-Winther provides prenatal care through 28 weeks, 4th trimester care, IUD management, and Nexplanon management. Reproductive health is one of her core clinical interests.
GeneSight is a pharmacogenomic test that analyzes how a patient's genetics affect their response to psychiatric medications. Dr. Dall-Winther offers this testing at Birchwood Family Medicine to help optimize medication selection for conditions like depression, anxiety, and ADHD. The test requires only a cheek swab and takes less than five minutes.
Yes. Dr. Dall-Winther provides care for patients of all ages, including newborns and children. She performs well child checks, newborn exams, sports physicals, and annual wellness visits. Many of her members include multiple generations from the same family.
Yes. PBS NewsHour featured Dr. Dall-Winther and Birchwood Family Medicine as an innovative model addressing America's healthcare crisis. Hint Health recognized her among notable women in the direct care movement. She also appeared as the guest on episode 100 of the My DPC Story podcast.
Doctor profile last updated March 24, 2026