Maternal-Fetal Medicine Providers
"I like to provide patient care as I would expect care for my own family." In addition to spending time with his wife, Cherie, and children, Dr. Heddleston enjoys biking, skiing, pheasant hunting and playing guitar.
Education & Certifications: United States Military Academy, West Port, N.Y.; Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Letterman Army Medical Center, San Francisco; Fellowships in Maternal Fetal Medicine; University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, CO; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Board Certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
"The best part about being a physician is the relationships I have established with my patients. Each day, patients willingly place their trust in my knowledge and abilities, bravely share their most private details and generously allow me to be a part of their families." Dr. Palmquist has a special interest in high-risk pregnancies, prenatal ultrasound, preconception and prenatal genetic risk assessment and screening, genetic counseling and prenatal diagnostic testing.
Education & Certifications: University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD; Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS; Medical Genetics and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
"I find it rewarding to work with patients to help them experience the wonderful gift of becoming parents." Being a mother to four children, Dr. Wahl understands parenthood. When she’s not busy being a mother, she enjoys traveling and working on crossword puzzles.
Education & Certifications: Washington University School Of Medicine, St. Louis; Residency from University Hospitals of Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital; Fellowship from Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital; Board Certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Nicole Rose
Genetic Counselor
"I am excited to be a part of the Avera Women’s health care team. I look forward to providing genetic counseling services to you and your family."
Education: Bachelor of Science in Genetics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisc.; Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Ark.
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Education & Certifications:
South Dakota State University, Brookings;
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Education & Certifications:
South Dakota State University, Brookings;
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
