Andrew T. Heggland, MD

Andrew Heggland, MD is an attending physician specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Heggland earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Miami Children's Hospital. His certifications include Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics.

An established leader in clinical informatics, Dr. Heggland has actively contributed to improving healthcare delivery through technology-driven innovations. He is deeply involved in electronic health record (EHR) optimization and has been instrumental in initiatives focused on improving provider efficiency and patient outcomes.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
Children deserve a provider who listens, processes and provides directions for families who are in crisis. It is always my goal to explain as we go and provide satisfactory resolution for the families I treat.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Any therapeutic relationship is built on mutual respect. We should treat one another honestly and kindly and that is the best way to maximize your health and my ability to help you.

How do you spend your valuable personal time when you are not caring for patients?
I am a father of six boys, so most of my non-working time is spent living life together with them, whether it is coaching baseball or seeking out new adventures, my wife and I spend our time with them enjoying time together.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose Pediatric Emergency Medicine because it addresses the most vulnerable patients at their most vulnerable time. I appreciate the unpredictability and varied nature of my work. Nothing more satisfying than allaying a family's worries and helping them work through a stressful situation.

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