The Crookston Early Childhood Initiative is honored to name Dr. Erik Kanten, MD, a Champion for Young Children.
Dr. Kanten has been a family medical provider in Crookston since 1988. He has impacted countless lives within our community with his greatest impact being on our youth. Dr. Kanten has helped deliver nearly 1,500 babies at RiverView Health in Crookston, stood on sidelines at hundreds of Crookston sporting events to provide medical assistance as a Credentialed ImPACT Consultant (concussion management),provided medical care at University of Minnesota Crookston’s student clinic, was recognized as RiverView Health’s Employee of the Month in October 2015, and was named the 2008 Family Physician of the Year by the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Kanten has been an advocate for numerous youth medical services within our community and has been recognized by community members, patients, and fellow-providers for his dedication to connecting our youth with quality medical care; a few of those recognitions are listed below:
“Dr. Kanten provides his patients with compassionate and comprehensive care on a continuing basis. He enhances the quality of his community by being directly involved in community affairs and activities. He acts as a credible role model professionally and personally not only to the Crookston community, but to other health professionals and medical students. His impact on the standard of care in our area has been immeasurable. I can safely say that he stands out among his colleagues!”
“Dr. Kanten is the best doctor I’ve ever been to. Came in on his day off to sit with me and my husband in the ER when I miscarried. Spent extra time with us that day and followed up through the next few weeks. Was always available when I had questions. Very kind and compassionate. “
“I switched doctors after my first daughter was born. I felt like my first doctor would have to ask me the same questions every time I was in, like she would forget who I was. Dr. Kanten remembers not only me, but my family as well. He actually cares about you and how you feel about your care. He always asks if you have any questions. He is very thorough and never makes you feel rushed!”
Left to right: Brittney Osen, ECI committee; Jami Doyea, RiverView Health; Cindy Scott, ECI committee; Merry Spivey, RiverView Health; Barb Durden, ECI committee; Dr. Kanten; Gina Gunderson, ECI committee; Caitlyn Michno, ECI committee and RiverView Health; Ashley Cameron, ECI committee and RiverView Health; and Lance Norman, RiverView Health.