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).

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.

My philosophy of care is to cherish every patient’s medical journey and strive to provide safe and compassionate care. I offer the full range of Obstetrics and Gynecology and well-woman care including expertise in routine and high-risk pregnancies, contraception, menopause care, minimally invasive surgery, pelvic pain and abnormal uterine bleeding.|Why I Love My Work|There is no question that a career in medicine would be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding. It is a privilege to be trusted with such confidential, complex, and emotional circumstances. I enjoy guiding women as they find the best remedy for them, that be surgery, medication, or simple self-care techniques.|Getting to Know Me|Outside of work, I love exploring new areas, preferably from a patio view with my husband and three young boys. I enjoy endurance sports including long distance races, trail running and stroller jogs. Additional hobbies include hiking, biking, camping, tennis, cooking, boating, water skiing and almost any activity outdoors. I also enjoy going on adventures with my dogs. Her top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, and Ovarian Cysts.

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.

Laamy Tiadjeri is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Willmar, Minnesota. Her top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cysts, Endometrial Polyps, Cervical Cancer, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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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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