Philosophy of Care

I strive to provide evidence-based care in a thoughtful and compassionate manner to each of my patients and their families.

About

Academic Honors & Professional Achievements

• Dr. Armstrong served as a Teaching Associate in the Department of Internal Medicine at Boston University Medical Center from 2002-2003, and was named Acting Chief Medical Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine. She was also a Clinical Instructor of Oncology at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY.
• Prior to coming to Minnesota, Dr. Armstrong enjoyed an active practice of Medical Oncology and Hematology at the Lipson Cancer Center in Rochester, NY, where she treated a broad spectrum of hematological and oncologic diseases. She also has experience in autologous peripheral bloom stem cell transplantation.
• In April 2007, she participated as a speaker at the 4th Annual Cindy L. Dertinger Memorial Seminar sharing on the topic “Management of Symptoms and Side Effects of Breast Cancer Therapy”

Research/Publications

Dr. Armstrong is first author on several articles published in professional journals, including the Journal of Bone Marrow Transplantation, September 2006.

Board Certification

• Internal Medicine
• Medical Oncology
• Hematology

Affiliations

• American Society of Hematology
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Personal

My husband and I moved to the Twin Cities in 2007 to be closer to family. We enjoy camping, fishing, and the great outdoors. I am also an avid runner, having completed six marathons. I also enjoy cooking and knitting.