Welcome Dr. Marissa Wheeler! Dr. Wheeler joins the Family Medicine team at Alomere. It wasn't until Marissa was taking courses at the University of Minnesota-Duluth that she first considered a career in health- care. "I knew I loved science and I loved people. In undergrad, I worked in a group home for people who had traumatic brain injuries, and I just loved it. That experience solidified healthcare as my career choice." After earning her medical degree from the University of Minnesota, Dr. Wheeler and her husband stayed in Duluth during her residency. "My training in Duluth was amazing. I was learning from providers with 30+ years of experience and taking a science-forward approach to medicine." In addition to being attracted to the fields of dermatology. women's health, and pediatrics, Dr. Wheeler enjoyed serving a much more diverse population. "I learned a lot. I learned to simply meet people at their point of need-whatever that need might be. I want to help patients be the healthiest version of themselves." Now coming back home after being away for ten years, Dr. Wheeler is excited to serve lakes country residents of all ages with a whole continuum of care. "Each person is unique. I take a holistic approach, trying to see the whole picture of care, and tailoring it for them. And I like focusing on preventive care. These days, there's so much discussion about health-related topics online, it's hard to parse it all out. Because I take an evidence-based approach to medicine, I'm stay- ing up-to-date on the latest drugs and treatments. If a patient asks me about a drug I'm not familiar with, I'll look up the latest data and research findings and we'll discuss it. I'd rather have patients ask me versus get their informa- tion from Tik Tok." Dr. Wheeler, along with her husband, 6-month-old daughter, and family dog, are not the only ones moving into their Lake Geneva home. They have success- fully transferred their egg-laying chickens from their previous home in Duluth. "We've named each of them after foods. We have Chicken Noodle, Chicken Patty, Chicken Pie- it's suppose to be a joke because we don't eat them," laughs Dr. Wheeler. And because there are plans for a bigger chicken coop, everyone is excited about settling into a Minnesota lake country lifestyle. Are you looking for a primary care physician? Login to MyChart or call Alexandria Clinic to schedule your first consulta- tion with Dr. Wheeler by calling 320-763-5123. Alomere Health Alexandria Clinic Osakis Clinic Lakes E.N.T. Heartland Orthopedic Specialists ALOMERE HEALTH It's better here. Welcome Dr. Marissa Wheeler ! Dr. Wheeler joins the Family Medicine team at Alomere . It wasn't until Marissa was taking courses at the University of Minnesota - Duluth that she first considered a career in health- care . " I knew I loved science and I loved people . In undergrad , I worked in a group home for people who had traumatic brain injuries , and I just loved it . That experience solidified healthcare as my career choice . " After earning her medical degree from the University of Minnesota , Dr. Wheeler and her husband stayed in Duluth during her residency . " My training in Duluth was amazing . I was learning from providers with 30+ years of experience and taking a science - forward approach to medicine . " In addition to being attracted to the fields of dermatology . women's health , and pediatrics , Dr. Wheeler enjoyed serving a much more diverse population . " I learned a lot . I learned to simply meet people at their point of need - whatever that need might be . I want to help patients be the healthiest version of themselves . " Now coming back home after being away for ten years , Dr. Wheeler is excited to serve lakes country residents of all ages with a whole continuum of care . " Each person is unique . I take a holistic approach , trying to see the whole picture of care , and tailoring it for them . And I like focusing on preventive care . These days , there's so much discussion about health - related topics online , it's hard to parse it all out . Because I take an evidence - based approach to medicine , I'm stay- ing up - to - date on the latest drugs and treatments . If a patient asks me about a drug I'm not familiar with , I'll look up the latest data and research findings and we'll discuss it . I'd rather have patients ask me versus get their informa- tion from Tik Tok . " Dr. Wheeler , along with her husband , 6 - month - old daughter , and family dog , are not the only ones moving into their Lake Geneva home . They have success- fully transferred their egg - laying chickens from their previous home in Duluth . " We've named each of them after foods . We have Chicken Noodle , Chicken Patty , Chicken Pie- it's suppose to be a joke because we don't eat them , " laughs Dr. Wheeler . And because there are plans for a bigger chicken coop , everyone is excited about settling into a Minnesota lake country lifestyle . Are you looking for a primary care physician ? Login to MyChart or call Alexandria Clinic to schedule your first consulta- tion with Dr. Wheeler by calling 320-763-5123 . Alomere Health Alexandria Clinic Osakis Clinic Lakes E.N.T. Heartland Orthopedic Specialists ALOMERE HEALTH It's better here .