Photo: Pediatrician Heather Burton, MD, joined Winona Health.
Pediatrician Heather Burton, MD, has joined doctors Sarah Lallaman and Kelli Ostermann, Laura Dubis, PA-C and Jessica Nelson, CNP, in the Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine department at Winona Health. Dr. Burton is proficient in medical and conversational Spanish.
“I love the community feel at Winona Health and the commitment to public health and preventative health,” said Dr. Burton. As she was considering where to begin her career, she said another factor was that, “The providers at Winona Health were extremely passionate about providing the highest quality of care to their patients, both in the clinic and in the community.”
Regarding her approach to care, Dr. Burton said, “I value really working with the patients and families and listening to their questions, thoughts and considerations before coming up with a plan together. Every child is unique and it is important to work with the family to come up with the best solution for each individual.”
Dr. Burton earned her Medical Degree with a Path of Distinction in Public Health from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison and completed her residency in Pediatrics at University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital. She is also proficient in medical and conversational Spanish.
Dr. Burton’s volunteer activities include: Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp Counselor ; University of Wisconsin Chapter, Habitat for Humanity; and serving as an English Opens Doors Volunteer Teacher during her study abroad program in Santiago, Chile.
In her free time, Dr. Burton enjoys spending time with her husband and taking her dog, Maple, for a walk or a run or getting out paddling on the lake. She said, “I am also excited to move back to the Midwest and explore all the amazing outdoor opportunities in Winona!”
To find out more, including fun facts about Dr. Burton, visit winonahealth.org and search Find a Provider. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Burton in the Pediatric/Adolescent Medicine department, call 507.457.7607.
(Winona Health)
