Physician Directory 

John Vukelich, M.D.

To me, medicine is a mission.  My role is earning the trust of patients by listening in a non-judgmental way, showing a sincere interest in their life, and treating them with kindness and compassion.  I encourage patients to be open and honest with me.  I want them to think of me as their advocate.  Family medicine provides unique rewards to doctors in that it gives them an opportunity to develop long-term relationships with patients, and I consider this a great privilege.

Board Certifications / Re-certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Personal Interests

• Enjoy traveling
• Family activities
• Exercise
• Music
• Outdoors
• Gardening.

Professional Societies/Memberships

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
• Minnesota Medical Association
• East Metro Medical Society

Achievements

• Medical Director of Inver Hills College Health Service (1981- )
• Model Physician of Year-1985
• Member-Inver Hills College President's Advisory Board(2002- )
• Recipient "Dedicated Community Service Award" - Inver Hills College 2006
• Board of Directors-EMFP (1995-2007)
• President-Family HealthServices Minnesota (2000-2007)
• Family HealthServices Medical Director of Clinic Operations (2008-)

Medical School

University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1978

Residency

University of Minnesota/HealthEast, St. John's Hospital, St. Paul, Minnesota  1978-1981

Articles

• The Family Doctor's Role in Your Health Care
• What is FHSM?