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Heartland Orthopedic Specialists is a patient-focused orthopedic practice in Alexandria, Minnesota, with 50 years of experience and three clinics serving over 150 zip codes. They offer expert care in trauma, sports medicine, and elective reconstructive surgery, including same-day joint replacement, and are part of Alomere Health. The practice is led by orthopedic doctors who serve the local community, including nearby Willmar and Fergus Falls areas, with three offices total (headquarters in Alexandria). Contact options: doctors@heartlandorthopedics.com; phones: (320) 421-8941, (800) 762-1177, +1 320-432-4525.

Clinic Type

Orthopedic Clinic

Address

111 17th Avenue East, Suite 101, Alexandria, Minnesota 56308, US

Phone

(800) 762-1177

Email

amiller@alomerehealth.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Sports medicine
  • Therapeutic Neuromuscular Care
  • Joint replacement
  • Podiatry
  • Shoulder
  • Elbow
  • Foot
  • Ankle
  • Knee
  • Neck
  • Wrist
  • Hip
  • Spine

Team

  • Dennis P. Weigel — M.D.
  • Eric W. Nelson — M.D.
  • Emily J.M. Monroe — M.D.
  • Aaron J. Balgaard — M.D.
  • James H. Nelson — M.D.
  • Russell S. Sticha — D.P.M.
  • James E. Andrews Jr. — D.O.
  • Timothy E. Lindley — M.D., Ph.D.
  • Jonathan (John) Harvey — M.D.
  • Jefferson C. Brand
  • Paul A. Dale — M.D.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Orthopedic Reviews: 5.0 stars (Dr. Dennis P. Weigel) (35 reviews)
  • Orthopedic Reviews: 5.0 stars (Dr. James H. Nelson) (7 reviews)
  • DocSpot: 5.0 stars (Dr. Aaron J. Balgaard) (13 reviews)

Patients praise

  • professional, expert care
  • attentive, personable, and kind staff/doctors
  • effective pain relief and successful surgical outcomes
  • minimal wait times
  • thorough communication and patient education

Common complaints

  • occasional mentions of pain following procedures, though often accompanied by positive outcomes

"Dr. Weigel is professional, but so much more. An expert in his field... He is very personable, kind, truly cares about his clients."

Orthopedic Reviews (Dr. Dennis P. Weigel)

"My experience with Dr. Nelson was excellent. I felt well cared for, and my questions were answered. He, along with the entire staff, took my feelings and needs into consideration and were wonderful."

Orthopedic Reviews (Dr. James H. Nelson)

"I have always found the personnel to be friendly, efficient and professional. Wait times are minimal and I appreciate that. The doctors have always taken the time to explain things... At heartland, you are not just a number."

Heartland Orthopedic Specialists Patient Reviews

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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