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About William Heegaard, MD, MPH, MBA
At a glance
Gender: Male
Pronouns: he/him/his
Languages: English
Age groups treated: Adult
Commitment to patient-centered care
"It is a privilege to care for patients. I strive to provide the right care at the right moment in the right place. I commit to the best patient and family-centered care combined with an evidence-based practice incorporating cutting-edge lifesaving technology."
Clinical expertise
Dr. Heegaard graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and School of Public Health in Minneapolis, MN. He did his Emergency Medicine Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Dr. Heegaard has researched head injury and prehospital care, including helicopter EMS, ultrasound, sedation, and leadership. He has taught emergency medicine fellows, residents, medical students, and practicing emergency physicians. He is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Dr. Heegaard has served in several leadership and executive roles throughout his career. He served as Chief Clinical Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Hennepin Health System until 2019. He obtained his MBA from the Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University in 2017. In April 2020, he became the President of West Essentia and later served as President of East Essentia. He has practiced the full spectrum of Emergency Medicine throughout his career. In October 2024, Dr. Heegaard rejoined Hennepin Health System's Department of Emergency Medicine and is entering his 30th as a faculty.
Credentials
Training & education
Medical school
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Residency
Emergency Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Awards and honors
Top Docs, Mpls St. Paul Magazine, 2021
Top Docs, Minnesota Monthly, 2020
Top Docs, Mpls St. Paul Magazine, 2020
Top Docs, Mpls St. Paul Magazine, 2019
Top Docs, Mpls St. Paul Magazine, 2018
My experiences & interests
Publications
- Johnson P, Linzer M, Shippee ND, Heegaard WG, Webb F, Vickery KD. Development and Implementation of an Interdisciplinary Intensive Primary Care Clinic for High-Need High-Cost Patients in a Safety Net Hospital. Popul Health Manag 2020 Apr; 23(2):124-13. PMID:31381484.
- Martel ML, Imdieke BH, Holm KM, Poplau S, Heegaard WG, Pryor JL, Linzer M. Developing a Provider-Medical Scribe Care Team Model at an Academic Hospital: The Hennepin County Medical Center Experience. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2018 May;44(5):238-249.
- Cole JB, Heegaard WG, Deeds JR, McGrath, SC, Handy SM. Tetrodotoxin Poisoning Outbreak from Imported Dried Puffer Fish- Minneapolis, Minnesota 2014, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. MMWR / January 2, 2015 / Vol. 63 / Nos. 51 & 52 pgs 1222-1225.
- Driver BE, Plummer D, Heegaard W, Reardon R. Tracheal Malplacement of the King LT Airway May Be an Important Cause of Prehospital Device Failure. J Emer Med 2016, Dec; 51(6):e133-e135.
- Roline CE, Heegaard WG, Moore JC, Joing SA, Hildebrandt DA, Biros MH, Caroon LV, Plummer DW, Reardon RF. Feasibility of Bedside Thoracic Ultrasound in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Services Setting. Air Medical Journal. May-June 2013; 32 (3): 153-157.
Professional affiliations
- American College of Emergency Medicine
- American Medical Association
Licenses and accreditations
- Masters in Public Health, University of Minnesota
- Master in Business Administration, The Kellogg School of Business, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL