Overview
I am a certified nurse practitioner committed to taking an individualized approach to wellness. I strive to develop a trusting provider-patient partnership by acknowledging everyone's unique circumstances. I am passionate about maintaining a standard of excellence to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.|My clinical interests are women’s health, gynecology and gynecologic procedures.|Why I Love My Work|My drive for knowledge guided my educational adventure to become a surgical technologist, surgical assistant, and now, a nurse practitioner. My journey started in the operating room, and I have been fortunate that I have been able to continue being a surgical first assistant in that setting, in addition to seeing patients in clinic. My role is unique in that I get to see patients before, during and after their surgeries.|Over the years, I have had the opportunity to fuse diverse and meaningful relationships with some of the most extraordinary people in our organization. I am so honored to be part of a team that is committed to their practice and their patients.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of work, I devote most of my time to family and friends, creating memories that bring smiles to our faces. I have always had a passion for theater and dance, but also enjoy billiards, playing cards, outdoor activities and mostly anything new and uncomfortable.
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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.
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