Dr. Gagnon is a board certified pediatrician who has worked for the past 15 years to help families navigate grief, trauma, and transition.  Dr. Gagnon believes that communication and self-expression is paramount in navigating times of transition.  She is an expert in facilitating necessary but hard conversations, such as assisting co-parents in navigating end of life issues, making major medical decisions, and/or navigating caregiving disputes for their children.  Dr. Gagnon is a firm believer that communication and conflict resolution works most efficiently when it is rooted in the best interests of the involved children.  Dr. Gagnon recognizes that when a family unit changes, it is scary and stressful.  She is experienced in providing a safe space for both children and adults to share their respective thoughts and feelings and finding a meaningful path forward.  

 

Dr. Gagnon received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine.  She is a qualified neutral mediator under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.  Dr. Gagnon has an active medical license in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  She has worked for several prestigious organizations, such as Harvard's Boston Children's and Children's National Medical Center.  Dr. Gagnon is the founder of BRIDGE To Home, which provides in-home services for children and adults with disabilities and mental health needs.  Dr. Gagnon also serves as the current Medical Director for PROOF Alliance and the Past Chief of Staff for Gillette Children's.

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Dr. Gagnon was selected as a member of the board for the American Academy of Pediatrics (Minnesota Chapter).  In Minnesota, she was selected as one of the “Top Doctors Rising Star" in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.  Dr. Gagnon was recognized by Twin Cities Business Magazine as a 2020 Notable Heroes in Health Care.  She is a frequently featured medical expert on local affiliates of several media networks, such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and Public Radio.  In her free time, Dr. Gagnon enjoys spending time with her husband and twin boys.