Kizuwanda Oni Blackburne, PA
Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine
Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 4, Atlanta, GA 30322 +2 More LocationsAbout
About Ms. Blackburne
Ms. Blackburne received her Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Long Island University. She received a Master in Clinical Health Services with a concentration in Public Health from the University of Washington.
Ms. Blackburne’s special interests are diabetes, hypertension and women’s health, including mental health.
Cheering for her patients’ good health
In her first visit with a patient, Ms. Blackburne likes to listen. “We’ll have a conversation, develop a rapport,” she says. “It’s important a patient feels heard. I’ll ask questions in between, but I want to hear what’s going on with them.”
As a physician assistant, she will order tests, prescribe medications and refer patients to specialists, as needed. She also advises patients on lifestyle changes that will help improve their chronic health problems. “I am a cheerleader for them, helping them with their health goals like eating healthier and losing weight,” she explains.
Open, honest, frank discussions
Ms. Blackburne will speak frankly about the risks of chronic health problems. “I’m very open and honest, with compassion, in these discussions,” she says. “Patients need to know how serious it is so they follow my advice. I want them to be well-informed so they make good decisions.”
She will outline steps toward healthy eating and weight loss, providing solid information. “It’s important that patients are well-informed when they make decisions. Lifestyle is critical to chronic conditions, and I will guide them in how to make good choices -- at the grocery store, at home, in their everyday lives.”
Holistic approach to women’s health
As a women’s health specialist, Ms. Blackburne conducts all female screenings and educates women on their risk for heart disease. And if she senses a patient’s mood has changed, she will ask, “Is everything OK,” and often the floodgates open, she says. “Many women need an opportunity to express what’s going on in their lives.”
Physical and mental health are both important in overall health, says Ms. Blackburne. Too many people, however, put their health on the back burner. “I remind them that self-care, both physical and mental care, is very important.”
Stress reduction is often a component of her advice. “I’m very big on meditation, or advising therapy if needed,” she says.
Make an Appointment
Connect with Ms. Blackburne by visiting Emory at Beaver Ruin in Lilburn for all of your primary care needs. To make an appointment, call 770-935-8616.
Clinical Interests
Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Adult Health, Women’s Health, Preventive Health, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health, Hypertension, Diabetes
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Year Started Practicing
- 2005
Locations
Emory Clinic at 1365 Clifton Road
1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg A, Fl 4
Atlanta,
GA
30322
Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
36 Linden Avenue Northeast
Atlanta,
GA
30308
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg C, Fl 1
Atlanta,
GA
30322
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Education
- Professional Education: University Of Washington MEDEX, Physician Assistant, PA, 2015
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2004