Areas of particular interest for Dr. Van Heest include arthrogryposis, congenital hand disorders, and fractures (broken bones). The average patient rating for Dr. Van Heest is 1.0 stars out of 5. She honors Medicare insurance. She graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Van Heest trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota for residency. She has received professional recognition including the following: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine "Top Doctor"; Mpls.St.Paul Super Doctors; and U.S. News & World Report Top Doctor. She is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical Center (UMMC), Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, and the University of Minnesota Physicians (UMPhysicians).