Stuart Steichen, DO, is board certified in family medicine and provides compassionate, comprehensive care to people in the Greater Twin Cities area at the Apple Valley Medical Center in Apple Valley, Minnesota. As a fully licensed physician, Dr. Steichen brings a well-rounded background and holistic approach to healthcare, treating mind and soul in addition to your body. Dr. Steichen joined the Apple Valley Medical Center in 1996. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana before earning his doctor of osteopathy degree at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. The Apple Valley Medical Center is proud to have an experienced osteopathic doctor on its staff since the discipline adds different perspectives and more diversity to the clinic’s expertise. Only about 7 percent of active doctors in the United States are osteopathic doctors. After receiving his osteopathic medicine degree, Dr. Steichen expanded his skills with a residency at St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. In addition to his certification by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Steichen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Osteopathic Association, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, and the Minnesota Medical Association. He genuinely lives for helping parents and children, calling it “his true passion” and saying it is “an honor that my patients trust me with their health and well-being. It is something