About Heidi Erickson, MD

At a glance

Gender: Female

Languages: English

Age groups treated: Adult



Commitment to patient-centered care

"I am committed to practicing evidence-based medicine with compassion, an open mind, and diligence. I am humbled by my patients' stories and willingness to share some part of their life's journey with me. I am dedicated to advocating for my patients and understanding the social determinants of health."

Clinical expertise

Dr. Erickson provides critical care for patients in the medical intensive care unit as well as pulmonary consultation in the hospital and clinic settings. She has special interests in acute respiratory failure, chronic lung disease, and lung cancer, and performs flexible bronchoscopy and endobronchial ultrasound. Additionally, she is interested in medical education and enjoys working with trainees.

Credentials

Training & education

Medical school
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Residency
Internal Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Fellowship
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA

Awards and honors

Chief Fellow, University of Iowa, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Chief Resident, Hennepin County Medical Center, Internal Medicine

Gold Humanism Honor Society

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

My experiences & interests

Professional affiliations
  • American College of Chest Physicians
  • American Thoracic Society
  • Society for Critical Care Medicine
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Lung Association
Licenses and accreditations
  • Board-certified in Pulmonary Medicine
  • Board-certified in Critical Care Medicine
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota
Personal

"Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing with my dogs, reading, and traveling. I was born and raised in MN and take great joy in all our beautiful lakes!"