Lana White-King, MD

Dr. Lana White-King, MD is a hospitalist and Site Medical Director at Fairview Northland Hospital, bringing over 15 years of experience in Internal Medicine. She combines hands-on patient care with system-level leadership, focusing on improving clinical outcomes, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the hospital. Her approach reflects a commitment to excellence in medicine and equitable healthcare access.

Her clinical expertise encompasses the diagnosis and management of complex and chronic conditions affecting the heart, lungs, kidneys, digestive, and vascular systems. She provides comprehensive inpatient care for adults and elderly patients, emphasizing preventive medicine, wellness, mental health, and chronic disease management. Her practice integrates evidence-based care with personalized treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.

In her leadership role, Dr. White-King has spearheaded initiatives such as Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounding, bringing physicians, nurses, care management, and other care team members together at the bedside. These efforts have led to measurable improvements in patient safety, communication, discharge efficiency, and reduced hospital readmissions. She has also led quality improvement projects targeting reductions in catheter-associated infections, C-diff infections, and other critical safety metrics.

Dr. White-King earned her Medical Degree and Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and an active member of the American College of Physicians. She is also pursuing a Healthcare MBA focused on healthcare leadership, organizational strategy, payment systems, and research-driven initiatives to strengthen her ability to lead complex healthcare organizations.

Rooted in her Native American heritage, Dr. White-King is deeply committed to advancing healthcare equity and access for underserved populations. Through her clinical practice, leadership initiatives, and community advocacy, she seeks to create sustainable improvements in patient care and outcomes. She exemplifies the modern physician-leader, blending clinical insight, strategic vision, and cultural understanding to shape a more effective and equitable healthcare system.

• University of Minnesota Medical SchoolUniversity of Minnesota Medical School – MD
• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology – University of Minnesota

• American Board of Internal Medicine

• American College of Physicians
• American Board of Internal Medicine

• Community advocacy for Native American healthcare and cancer prevention
• Public speaking and educational outreach