Chelsea Navarrette, M.D., is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Chelsea Navarrette, M.D.
- Hometown: Fremont, Neb.
- Title and department at UNMC: Assistant professor, general internal medicine
Research/professional interests:
Health screening and disease prevention
How I fell in love with medicine:
When I was on a rural rotation to David City, Neb., I loved talking to the patients and practicing medicine inside a renovated little house in Shelby, Neb. My preceptor, Gerald Luckey, M.D., was the best example of humanistic medicine.
Education:
- M.D., UNMC
- Residency, internal medicine, UNMC
Memberships:
- American Medical Association
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Three things people may not know about me:
- My first college major was elementary education.
- I earned varsity letters in high school track, tennis and softball. My dad was my summer softball coach, and we made it to the national tournament.
- I am the first generation of my family to earn a bachelor’s degree and the only health care professional.
Congratulations Chelsea!
Congratulations Chelsea!!
Very nice recognition. We are so proud of all your accomplishments. Cute picture, too. Julie
Congratulations Chelsea!
Great little article about my friend Chelsea! Congratulations ☺️