Dr. Laura Mcdowell
Overview
My goal is to provide the best care for women at every stage of life using evidence-based medicine. Listening to women describe their concerns and collaborating to find feasible solutions is incredibly satisfying. I want my patients to feel empowered by the choices they make and confident in their care.|I have always been drawn to rural medicine and the meaningful relationships that can be developed in this setting. Caring for women throughout pregnancy and during gynecologic care has been especially fulfilling. I enjoy prenatal care visits, labor and delivery, gynecologic consultations for various concerns, and performing surgical procedures when necessary.|Why I Love My Work|The most enjoyable aspect of my job is getting to know my patients as people and caring for them as such. Building strong patient-physician relationships is incredibly fulfilling and has been a key driver in making the practice of medicine worthwhile for me.|My motivation for entering medicine was two-fold: a desire to provide excellent care for people and a fascination with the complexities of the human body. My path to choosing Ob/Gyn was more convoluted and truly solidified during my Ob/Gyn rotation in medical school. The variety and depth of care that Ob/Gyn offers drew me to the specialty. Caring for women at various stages of life, through different challenges and milestones, has always kept me motivated and passionate about this field. The variety within a single day—from clinic visits to labor and delivery to the operating room—keeps me sharp and engaged. This diversity is truly the spice of this specialty, and I enjoy it immensely.|Getting to Know Me|I enjoy staying active in my personal life through biking, hiking, swimming, and trail walking. My current passion is exploring various National Parks across the US, with recent highlights including Isle Royale, Acadia, and Carlsbad Caverns. I hope to visit all 63 National Parks someday. A unique fact about me is that I have hiked to the summit of Mount Fuji in Japan.
Her top area of expertise is Cervical Dysplasia.
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Locations
502 2nd St SW, Willmar, MN 56201
CentraCare - Willmar Lakeland Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology
In my role as an OB/GYN, I like to collaborate with patients to decide on the best approach to treating conditions.|My clinical interests include pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids and complex gynecologic surgery.|Why I Love My Work|I love talking to and collaborating with patients and getting to know them.|Getting to Know Me|My father was a general practitioner in Alexandria, Minnesota. I saw how much he loved practicing medicine, and that inspired me to do the same. I chose OB-GYN because it had all the elements in medicine that I loved, such as the ability to do surgery, deliver babies and have long-term relationships with patients.|I did a live call radio show on myTalk 107.1 from 2009-2017 called the Gyno Show, which focused on women’s health issues. In 2018, I left live radio and developed two podcasts on Matriarch Digital Media, which focused on women’s health and endometriosis.|I was recognized in 2024 and 2025 as a Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor.|Outside of work, I am obsessed with historical fiction as well as culinary history. I play the guitar (not too badly) and have been performing with the same friends since college. Dr. Heegaard is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Endometriosis, Neuralgia, Hemolysis, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
CentraCare - Willmar Lakeland Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology
My goal with every patient interaction is to find the safest and most gentle path towards improving the patient’s life, whether that be navigating a pregnancy and delivery towards a healthy mom and baby, resolving symptoms, or alleviating suffering.|I specialize in complex pregnancies, uterine fibroid management, pelvic organ prolapse, and female urinary incontinence.|Why I Love My Work|I love the field of OB/GYN because I can get to know people and their families over time.|I find the most fulfillment in my work while guiding labor to a healthy delivery, being in the operating room, and interacting with my colleagues.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of work, I enjoy the violin, woodworking, drone photography and traveling. Dr. Madland is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Uterine Prolapse, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
Hutchinson Health Birth Center
Amy Ellingson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Dr. Ellingson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Uterine Prolapse, Female Genital Sores, and Vitiligo. Dr. Ellingson is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Mcdowell
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Is Dr. Laura Mcdowell a top-rated expert for Cervical Dysplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Mcdowell is classified as an Experienced expert for Cervical Dysplasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laura Mcdowell specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Mcdowell is a Obstetrics and Gynecology, they have specific expertise in Cervical Dysplasia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Does Dr. Laura Mcdowell accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Mcdowell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 320-214-6855 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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