Janel Hemmesch, RD, LD
My specialties:
- Bariatric surgery for weight loss
- Dietitian services
Professional interests:
- Nutrition for pre and post-operative bariatric surgery
- Nutrition/weight loss counseling
- Cardiac nutrition
- Nutrition for gastrointestinal health
- Virtual visits
I am a registered, licensed dietitian with professional interests in nutrition for pre and post-operative bariatric surgery, cardiac nutrition and nutrition for gastrointestinal health. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Paynesville, MN
Favorite health tip: There is more than one way to live healthfully.
Best part of my work: It's a privilege for me to witness that moment when a patient's goal becomes reality - it never gets old!
Practice philosophy: My passion is translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions, separating facts from fads. I develop a personalized plan with each patient, while teaching the skills needed to choose healthy foods of which they can truly enjoy the taste.
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Credentials
- RD
- LD
Specialties
- Bariatric surgery for weight loss
- Dietitian services
Personal interests
- Gardening
- Singing
- Volleyball
Educational institutions
- South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Memberships
- Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Current licenses and certifications
- Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
- Licensed dietitian
- Registered dietitian
Internships
- Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
Years of experience
- 17
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy Hospital
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Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)