About
Dr. Nick Krawczyk brings over 20 years of family medicine experience to Torrey Pines Direct Primary Care in Northfield, MN. He earned his BA in Humanities from St. Johns University in Collegeville, MN before attending the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Twin Cities. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Minnesota-North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program. Before medical school, he worked as a paramedic in Northfield, and that hands-on clinical foundation has shaped his practice ever since. The American Board of Family Medicine has board-certified him in Family Medicine.
His clinical career has taken him through emergency medicine, hospital care, nursing home medicine, and outpatient practice across Cannon Falls, Stillwater, and Farmington. He always planned to bring his career back to Northfield, where it began. Dr. Krawczyk is passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and evidence-based medicine. He treats conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis, hair loss, dermatological concerns, and anxiety. Patients describe him as thorough, personable, and proactive. He is known to take walks with patients on the Cowling Arboretum campus and discuss its history during visits. He and his wife Nicole have two children, Wally and Keira. He spoke at the DPC Summit 2025 in New Orleans and earned coverage from MPR News in September 2025.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
St. Johns University, Collegeville, MN, BA Humanities
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Minnesota—North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program
Additional Training
Worked as a paramedic in Northfield, MN prior to medical school
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Krawczyk right for?
Dr. Krawczyk sees patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. He is a strong fit for individuals and families managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or asthma. Patients who want direct access to their physician and unhurried appointments benefit most from his approach. Adults seeking thorough preventive care and proactive follow-up will find his style particularly well-suited to their needs. College students at Carlton College and St. Olaf looking for affordable, reliable primary care also fit well in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Krawczyk treats a broad range of conditions across all age groups. His clinical focus includes diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis, hair loss, dermatological conditions, and anxiety. He also provides preventive care, chronic disease management, and well-child visits. His background spans emergency medicine, hospital care, and outpatient family medicine.
Yes. The American Board of Family Medicine has board-certified Dr. Krawczyk in Family Medicine. He holds over 20 years of experience practicing across multiple clinical settings in Minnesota.
Dr. Krawczyk attended the University of Minnesota Medical School in the Twin Cities. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota-North Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program. Before medical school, he worked as a paramedic in Northfield, MN.
Dr. Krawczyk schedules appointments that run 30 to 60 minutes. He takes the time to address all of a patient's concerns in a single visit without rushing. Patients describe him as thorough, caring, and proactive about follow-up. He charges nothing extra for follow-up visits.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Krawczyk directly by phone, text, email, or secure app 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He responds personally rather than routing patients through staff or an after-hours service.
Yes. Dr. Krawczyk sees patients from newborns through adulthood. He provides well-child care, school and camp physicals, sports physicals, and vaccinations for children and teenagers.
Dr. Krawczyk requires all children and teenagers in his practice to follow the vaccine schedule recommended by the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This includes vaccines for MMR, DTaP/Tdap, polio, and varicella, among others. He recommends but does not require seasonal flu or COVID vaccines.
Dr. Krawczyk does not manage chronic pain or routinely prescribe narcotics. He also does not routinely prescribe controlled substances for long-term anxiety treatment. Patients who need those services should seek a specialist practice equipped to manage them.
Yes. Dr. Krawczyk spoke at the DPC Summit 2025 in New Orleans, where he covered topics including marketing and realistic growth expectations for DPC practices. MPR News featured him in September 2025, and a local Northfield newspaper also covered the launch of his practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026