Nicholas Lehnertz, MD Mph Mhs
About Nicholas Lehnertz, MD Mph Mhs
Nicholas Lehnertz, MD MPH MHS, is a medical specialist in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has extensive experience in infectious disease management and has held various roles in esteemed organizations, including the World Health Organization and Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Nicholas Lehnertz currently serves as a Medical Specialist 2 in the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Health. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to public health initiatives in St. Paul, Minnesota. In this role, he provides medical direction for High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) and offers expertise in teaching clinicians about infectious diseases. His work supports the Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response, as well as the Public Health Laboratory and Environmental Health divisions.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Lehnertz has an extensive educational background in medicine and public health. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Minnesota Medical School, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. He also holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, which he obtained in 2017, and a Master of Health Science (MHS) in International Health from the same institution, completed in 2007. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/International Relations from Columbia University, achieved in 2003.
Background
Nicholas Lehnertz has a diverse professional background in the medical and public health fields. He began his career as a Research Assistant at ICDDR,B in 2006. He has held various consulting roles, including positions at Macro International, Population Services International, and the International Center for Research on Women. His residency training included time at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Vermont Medical Center. He also served as a Medical Officer at the Indian Health Service from 2018 to 2020.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Nicholas Lehnertz gained valuable experience through various positions. He worked as a Resident Physician at Johns Hopkins Medicine from 2016 to 2018 and at the University of Vermont Medical Center from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a consultant for the World Health Organization from 2008 to 2010. His international experience includes working with the International Rescue Committee in Sierra Leone and providing consulting services in various health-related projects.