Nicole Dishong, CNM
“Birth has been my passion for the past 20 years,” says midwife Niki Dishong. “I really love what I do.”
Dishong’s journey to midwifery began in college, when she studied goddess-based, matriarchal religions. “The goddess was in charge of life and death,” she says, “and the birth aspect was so interesting to me. It just kept pulling me until finally I realized, ‘I want to deliver babies!’”
She started as a nurse’s assistant in labor and del ...
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Patients consistently praise Nicole Dishong for her exceptional, compassionate, and personalized care. Described as warm, friendly, and highly professional, she excels at making patients feel completely comfortable, validated, and heard. Patients appreciate that Nicole Dishong never rushes, takes the time to thoroughly answer questions, and communicates with a perfect blend of expertise, empathy,... Read More
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Patients consistently praise Nicole Dishong for her exceptional, compassionate, and personalized care. Described as warm, friendly, and highly professional, she excels at making patients feel completely comfortable, validated, and heard. Patients appreciate that Nicole Dishong never rushes, takes the time to thoroughly answer questions, and communicates with a perfect blend of expertise, empathy, and clear explanations. She is highly regarded as a trusted partner, especially for pregnancy and routine exams. Additionally, patients highlight the clinic's friendly, efficient staff, short wait times, and welcoming environment, making every visit a safe, supportive, and outstanding experience.
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Even though the doctor had to go help with a birth, the intake nurses gave me my other options and I was able to see Nicole within 30 minutes. I appreciated her care in reviewing my mental health screening and listening with openness and connection as well as providing ways to help me. For my physical exam, Nicole explained each step so I was prepared for the action, and used a smaller speculum as I requested, which made the exam more comfortable than it has been in the past.
I waited 45 minutes, in the room, before I was notified that my care provider had to go help deliver a baby at the hospital. Once Nicole got to the room, she was FABULOUS and very kind.
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Nicole makes everything so comfortable as she is super personable and caring. I appreciate her willingness to take the time to answer my questions and she never seems rushed.
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Nikki is amazing and truly makes my experience it coming to the doctor so enjoyable
Nikki is so comforting and reassuring. She always listens and validates my concerns.
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Nikki is amazing! She is warm and friendly and a thoughtful listener. She takes time with patients and has a wealth of expertise, ensuring that patients feel they are receiving the best care.
“Birth has been my passion for the past 20 years,” says midwife Niki Dishong. “I really love what I do.”
Dishong’s journey to midwifery began in college, when she studied goddess-based, matriarchal religions. “The goddess was in charge of life and death,” she says, “and the birth aspect was so interesting to me. It just kept pulling me until finally I realized, ‘I want to deliver babies!’”
She started as a nurse’s assistant in labor and delivery, and went on to earn her LPN and RN. She says her mother, who earned her NP degree at age 55, was her inspiration and “compass.”
At 41, Dishong was in her last year of midwifery school when her mom was diagnosed with cancer. “I wanted to quit and be with her, but she would not allow it.
Dishong finished her degree and then went to be with her mom in Florida. While there, her sister and mom performed the traditional midwife “blessing of the hands” ceremony for Dishong, with water from the Gulf of Mexico. “That is another strength I carry in my heart — that my mom was able to bless me to do this work before she died.”
At Southdale ObGyn, Dishong is a strong advocate of self-directed care. “I try to direct women to the best evidence-based, well-researched information available, so they can make better-informed choices about what they want to do with their bodies,” she says. A perfect day off for Dishong includes reading, a good, long hike (“on flat ground!”), and maybe trying out a new restaurant with her daughter. She enjoys living close to her sister and dad in the Twin Cities — and helping her colleagues at Southdale Ob/Gyn deliver the best possible care to women of all ages. “I look forward to doing this until I can no longer do it,” she says. “The work is so inspiring to me. I feel very, very blessed.”
Education
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM: Master of Science in Nursing/Midwifery, May 2012
Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM: Bachelors of Science in Nursing, May 2010
St. Petersburg College, Pinellas Park, FL: Associates of Science in Nursing, May 1999
Pinellas Technical Education Center, Largo FL
June 1995 – June 1996
Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification/licensure
CPR certified
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certified
Southdale ObGyn
305 E Nicollet Blvd Suite 393, Burnsville, MN 55337
