Ann E Van Heest MD
Hand Surgery
Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School
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University Of Minnesota Physicians2512 South 7th Street R-102Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone+1 612-273-9400
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Summary
- Dr. Ann Van Heest, based in Minneapolis, MN, is a specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery with a subspecialty in Hand Surgery. She completed her medical education at the University of Minnesota Medical School, followed by a residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Van Heest is skilled in areas such as bone grafting, tendon transfer, and hand and wrist surgery. She has contributed to multiple publications in reputable journals and participated in clinical trials like the Non-Anesthetized Plexus Technique for Infant MRI Evaluation. Her commitment to her profession is further demonstrated by receiving the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification.
Education & Training
University of MinnesotaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988 - 1992
Hennepin HealthcareInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
SD State Medical License Active through 2027
HI State Medical License 2014 - 2026
IA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
MN State Medical License 1993 - 2025
ND State Medical License 2021 - 2025
WI State Medical License 2021 - 2025
MA State Medical License 1992 - 2002
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Clinical Trials
- Non-Anesthetized Plexus Technique for Infant (BPBP) MRI Evaluation Start of enrollment: 2017 Mar 11
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Residency Education: Dynamic Leadership and Effective Partnerships.Ann Van Heest, J L Marsh
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume. 2025-09-17 - Investigating Normative Measurements of the Thumb and Index Finger to Aid in Reconstructive Surgery.Sydney Boike, Mikayla J Baker, Lucas Ray, Ali Odenthal, Deb Bohn
Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online. 2025-09-01 - Long Head of the Triceps Transfer to the Proximal Ulna for Active Elbow Flexion in Arthrogryposis.Stephanie A Nulty, Ann Van Heest, Andrew G Georgiadis
Journal of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. 2025-08-01
Press Mentions
Meet the Women Surgeons Leading HCMC’s Orthopedic DepartmentSeptember 30th, 2024
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