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Dr. Anna Van Heest, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery*
2.9 (16)
Map Pin Small Saint Paul, MN
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Anna Van Heest, MD

Dr. Anna Van Heest, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Saint Paul, MN. They specialize in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School and is affiliated with Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital, M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center, M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank, Northfield Hospital and Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Dr. Van Heest, completed a residency at University Minn Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Van Heest an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Van Heest works at Gillette Children's - Hospital and Clinics in Saint Paul, MN with other offices in Minneapolis, MN. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Van Heest's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gillette Children's - Hospital and Clinics
    640 Jackson St, Saint Paul, MN 55101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 291-2848
  2. 2
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    2450 Riverside Ave Rm R200, Minneapolis, MN 55454 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 273-1177
  3. 3
    Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
    200 University Ave E, Saint Paul, MN 55101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (651) 290-8707
  4. 4
    U of M Health Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (612) 273-9400

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Gillette Childrens Specialty Hospital
  • M Health Fairview Northland Medical Center
  • M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank
  • Northfield Hospital
  • Sanford Bemidji Medical Center

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Tenosynovitis
Cerebral Palsy
Joint Pain
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Ganglion Cyst
Humerus Fracture
Limb Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Wrist Fracture
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Hand Fracture
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
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    About Dr. Anna Van Heest, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1194833376
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brigham and Womens Hospital Children's Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Minn Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hennepin County Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Minnesota Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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