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M Health Fairview Clinic - Smiley's
2020 28th Street East
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Nicole Chaisson, MD, MPH, is faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical Center Family Medicine Residency. She is also one of the family medicine team members on the Minnesota Primary Care Transformation Collaborative. She completed fellowship training in adolescent medicine and has strong interests in adolescent health and wellness and reproductive health. Dr. Chaisson earned her MPH in maternal and child health from the University of Minnesota.
MPH, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel, Hill School of Medicine
BA, Oberlin College
Major: Religion
Miller, K. K., Gewirtz O’Brien , J. R., Sajady, M., Argo, T., Chaisson, N., Boraas, C., 2020. Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs): Beyond Birth Control. Minnesota Pediatrician,
Chaisson, N., 2019. Just do it: The when and how of IUD insertion. Springer Publishing, Optimizing IUD Delivery for Adolescents and Young Adults: Counseling, Placement and Management
Chaisson, N., 2019. Do cervical blocks decrease pain during intrauterine device insertion in adolescent patients? . Evidence Based Practice,
Pratt, R., Ndagire, S. W., Chaisson, N., Toor, S., Mohamed, S., Driks, J., 2019. We Are Muslims and These Diseases Don't Happen to Us. Vaccine, 2043-2050.
Brady, S., Connor, J., Chaisson, N., Mohamed, F., Robinson, B., 2019. Female Genital Cutting and Deinfibulation: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior to Research and Practice. Archives of Sexual Behavior,
doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-019-1427-4
PubMed ID: 31359211
Connor, J., Brady, S., Chaisson, N., Mohamed, F., Robinson, B., 2019. Understanding Women’s Responses to Sexual Pain after Female Genital Cutting: An Integrative Psychological Pain Response Model. Archives of Sexual Behavior,
doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-019-1422-9
PubMed ID: 31011992
2014. Chaisson N, Shore WB. Adolescent health care maintenance in a teen-friendly clinic. Prim Care. 2014 Sep;41(3):451-64. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2014.05.001. PMID: 25124200.,
Chaisson, N., Pereira , C., 2013. Promoting healthy pregnancy: Chronic medical conditions and the pregnant woman.. Minnesota Physician, Minnesota Physician
Silva, S. G., Jackson, E. D., Chaisson, N., Stern, R. A., Golden, R. N., Petitto, J., Evans, D. L., 1996. DHEA-S and decline in HIV-1 associated cognitive/motor functioning. Biological Psychiatry,
Stern, R. A., Silva, S. G., Chaisson, N., Evans, D. L., 1996. Influence of cognitive reserve on neuropsychological functioning in asymptomatic HIV-1 infection. Archives of Neurology,
Silva, S. G., Stern, R. A., Chaisson, N., Baum, S. F., Perkins, D. O., Golden, R. N., Evans, D. L., 1994. Apathy and neurobehavioral functioning in asymptomatic HIV-seropositive gay men. Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences,
Silva, S. G., Stern, R. A., Chaisson, N., Baum, S. F., Singer, E., Golden, R. N., Evans, D. L., 1994. Stable manual dexterity disturbance in asymptomatic HIV-1 seropositive gay men: A 12-month follow-up. Biological Psychiatry,
Steketee, M. C., Stern, R. A., Silva, S. G., Daughtrey, E. W., Chaisson, N., Evans, D. L., 1993. Factor and cluster analyses of neuropsychological performance in a sample of asymptomatic HIV-seropositive gay men. Clinical Neuropathology,
Silva, S. G., Stern, R. A., Steketee, M. C., Daughtrey, E. W., Chaisson, N., Evans, D. L., 1993. Twelve-month decline in general intellectual ability in asymptomatic HIV-1 seropositive gay men with early neurobehavioral impairments. Clinical Neuropathology,
Family planning
Adolescent health and wellness
Cross-cultural health care
Community-oriented care
Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Certification,
Basic Life Support ,
American Board of Family Medicine,
Minnesota Board of Medical Practice,
Best Doctors (Family Medicine), Minnesota Monthly, 2019
Top Doctors (Family Medicine), Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2019
Top Doctors (Family Medicine), Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2018
Best Doctors (Family Medicine), Minnesota Monthly, 2018
Top Doctors (Family Medicine), Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2017
Best Doctors (Family Medicine), Minnesota Monthly, 2017
Emerging Physician Leaders Program, 2017
Best Doctors (Family Medicine), Minnesota Monthly, 2016
Emerging Physician Leaders Program, 2016
Top Doctors (Family Medicine), Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2016
Top Doctors (Family Medicine), Mpls/St. Paul Magazine, 2015
Best Doctors (Family Medicine), Minnesota Monthly, 2015
Emerging Physician Leaders Program, 2015
Emerging Physician Leaders Program, 2014
Best Doctors for Women (Family Medicine), Minnesota Monthly, 2014
Teacher of the Year, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, 2011
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Co-Resident of the Year, 2003
Society for Teacher of Family Medicine Resident Teaching Award, 2003
Resident Scholar Grant Recipient , 24th Annual Conference on Patient Education , Society for Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians, 2002
Terri Brenneman Award for Commitment to the Underserved, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 1999
Eugene S. Mayer Community Service Honor Society, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 1997
Novartis Award for Community Service, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, 1997
North Carolina Rural Health Scholar, Class of 2019, 1996
Chaisson, N., Leanza, F. "Caring for Adolescents in the Medical Home: A Comprehensive Curriculum for Family Medicine Residencies", Society for Teachers of Family Medicine 43rd Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada. April 01, 2020.
Chaisson, N., Okocha , E. "Miscarriage Management in UMN Affiliated Family Medicine Residencies: Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes", Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Innovation and Research Forum, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. March 07, 2020.
Chaisson, N., (Panelist), Forbis, C., Kurdi, L., Reynolds, J. "Comprehensive Family Planning and Reproductive Healthcare: Conversations Across Specialties", Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines , Iowa, United States. November 30, 2019.
Chaisson, N., Okocha , E. "Inconceivable! Demystifying Miscarriage Management in the Outpatient Clinic", Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Spring Refresher, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. March 28, 2019.
Chaisson, N., Borman-Shoap , E., Thompson-Buum , H., Adam, P., Friedrich , C., Hager, K. "Assessment of an Interprofessional Postgraduate Workshop to Promote Team-based Ambulatory Care", National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education NEXUS Summit, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. August 18, 2018.
Chaisson, N., Staub, E., Traxler, S. "Pregnancy of Unknown Location in Abortion Care: Challenges and Opportunities", Clinicians for Choice Day Pre-Conference, National Abortion Federation Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington, United States. April 21, 2018.
Chaisson, N., Borman-Shoap , E., Thompson-Buum , H., Adam, P., Dierich, M., Hager, K. "Assessment of an Interprofessional Postgraduate Workshop to Promote Team-based Ambulatory Care", Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Innovation and Research Forum, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. March 03, 2018.
Chaisson, N. "Difficult Discussions", Emerging Leaders Fellowship Meeting , National Conference for Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students, Kansas City , Missouri, United States. July 27, 2017.
Chaisson, N. "Managing Up", Emerging Leaders Fellowship Meeting , Society for Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Conference, San Diego, California, United States. May 01, 2017.
Chaisson, N. "Basics of Adolescent Care: Teen-friendly Services", Park Nicollet Pediatric and Adolescent Health Update, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States. September 01, 2016.
Chaisson, N. "Teaching Teen Health in Residency: Development of a Required Adolescent Health Block", Society for Teachers of Family Medicine 49th Annual Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. April 30, 2016.
Chaisson, N. "Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health", Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota , Minnesota, United States. November 17, 2015.
Chaisson, N., Pereira , C. "Managing Reproductive Health in the Context of Chronic Medical Conditions: Medication Counseling during the 3 Ps – Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum", Family Medicine Midwest, Rosemont, Illinois, United States. October 09, 2015.
Chaisson, N. "Management of Miscarriage in the Outpatient Setting", HealthPartners Women’s Health and OB/Gyn Update, SAINT PAUL, Minnesota, United States. April 09, 2015.
Chaisson, N. "Assessment of Adolescent Risk and Resilience", Park Nicollet Adolescent Health Update, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States. March 01, 2015.
Chaisson, N., Walsh, C., Wang, T. "Recognizing and Addressing Stigma in Family Medicine Training", Family Medicine Midwest, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. October 10, 2014.
Chaisson, N., Kyle, B. "School-Based Health Care: From MN Roots to US Standard", Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minnesota, United States. January 29, 2014.
Avery, M., Chaisson, N., Terrell, C. "Beyond Alphabet Soup: Collaborative Practice in the Age of Quality and the Epoch of Patient-Centered Care", Optimal Outcomes in Women’s Health: Supporting Physiologic Birth Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. October 10, 2013.
Chaisson, N. "Health Screening in Adolescents", Park Nicollet Adolescent Health Update, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States. March 01, 2013.
Chaisson, N., Dalby, J. "Contraception Update", 4th Annual Innovations in Women's Health Interprofessional Conference, Madison, Wisconsin, United States. November 09, 2012.
Chaisson, N., Giacobbe , L. "Prevention and Intervention: Evidence-based Management of the Third Stage and Postpartum Hemorrhage", Maternal Outcomes Matter Education Day, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. October 12, 2012.
Chaisson, N., Pereira , C. "Chronic Medical Conditions and the Pregnant Patient: Cases in Medical Management", HealthPartners 26th Annual Family Medicine Today, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. March 08, 2012.
Chaisson, N. "Controversies in Contraception", Park Nicollet Adolescent Health Update, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, United States. March 01, 2009.
Chaisson, N., North, S., Warford, A. "The Adolescent Office Visit: An Efficient and Effective Approach", American Academy of Family Physicians Scientific Assembly, San Francisco, California, United States. September 01, 2005.
Chaisson, N., Warford, A. "Teen Vital Signs: Repeated, Consistent Messaging to Affect Behavior Change", Society for Teachers of Family Medicine 36th Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, United States. September 01, 2003.
Chaisson, N., Harper, P., Graff, P., Nguyen, N. "Implementing Group and Peer Diabetes Education in a Residency Program", Society for Teachers of Family Medicine 24th Annual Conference on Patient Education, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States. November 01, 2002.
Society for Family Planning, Member
Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health, Member
Association for Reproductive Health Professionals, Member
Minnesota Medical Association, Member
Twin Cities Medical Society, Member
Teenwise Minnesota, Member
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, Member
Society for Teachers of Family Medicine, Member
American Academy of Family Physicians, Member
Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, Member
Coping in Health and Illness Project, Neuropsychological and Clinical Coordinator
Family planning and prenatal care, women’s health, adolescent health and wellness, cross-cultural health care, community-oriented care