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Our nationally recognized cardiologists and heart experts are here for you at over 20 locations in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
We are committed to advancing heart research and leveraging the latest technology to get you the answers and skilled heart care you deserve.
From the first appointment, our cardiologists work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that gets you back to what you love.
We all know that a healthy heart is at the center of our overall well-being, but millions of Americans are diagnosed with some kind of heart condition each year. With so many conditions that can affect your heart, it can be difficult to know how to heal, manage and prevent heart conditions. Our board-certified cardiologists (heart doctors) are here to help you improve your heart health and recover from the unexpected.
At HealthPartners and Park Nicollet, we offer heart care at more than 20 Minnesota and Wisconsin locations, including award-winning care at Regions Hospital Heart Center and Methodist Hospital.
No matter which clinic you visit or cardiologist you see, we use the latest technology, research and medications to manage and treat even the most complex heart conditions.
We treat all heart conditions ranging from the straightforward to the most complex. Here are some of the most common conditions we treat:
Symptoms of heart disease may differ from person to person. People with heart disease may experience shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, palpitations and fainting. If you are experiencing any unusual symptoms that you are concerned about, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with one of our primary care doctors. Our primary care doctors are experts in diagnosing hundreds of conditions. When the help of a specialist is needed, one of our primary care doctors will refer you to one of our heart care experts.
There are many types of heart conditions, and for that reason, there are many types of tests and screenings used to help identify the cause of your symptoms. Some of the most common tests to diagnose heart conditions include:
Our cardiologists will work with you to determine which treatment option is the best fit for your unique needs. Common treatment options include:
Medicines are commonly used to help treat symptoms or causes of heart conditions. Medicine can be used to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure and treat heart failure. While there are many varieties of heart medications available, the most commonly prescribed are:
Sometimes, your doctor might recommend a medical device to help you recover from or manage your heart condition. This might be a pacemaker to correct an irregular heartbeat or a heart stent. We offer:
There are more options than ever before for treating heart conditions. From minor procedures to comprehensive physical therapies, we can guide you through the choices available to you, which might include:
When medications and non-surgical treatments won’t improve your heart condition, surgical intervention is sometimes required. If that happens, our cardiothoracic surgery team is here for you. Our team of experts use the latest surgical techniques to correct and restore function to the heart.
Heart surgery can treat conditions like blocked or clogged heart arteries and veins, valve issues, congenital heart defects, abnormalities of major arteries (such as the aorta) and heart failure. Our heart surgeons perform thousands of surgeries each year, including:
Yes. Our primary care doctors can perform regular screenings and cardiac evaluation. This might include checking for an irregular heartbeat, testing your cholesterol levels, checking blood pressure and offering advice on diet, exercise and other preventive measures. If you haven’t talked to a doctor about your heart health before, one of our primary care doctors is a good place to start. If you require treatment from a specialist, we will refer you to one of our cardiologists. Our primary care doctors and cardiologists work closely with you and each other to make sure you get the right care every step of the way.
We accept most health insurance plans, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, CIGNA, HealthPartners, Medica, Medicare, PreferredOne and many others.
Not sure what your insurance covers? Call the number on the back of your card for help looking at your options.
Don’t have your card in front of you? Here are the member services numbers to help you get started: