Women's Heart Clinic

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is the clinic for women only?
  2. Is the clinic staffed by women?
  3. Will my insurance cover my costs?
  4. How is the North Memorial Women's Heart Clinic different from other hospital heart programs in the Twin Cities?
  5. What makes the Women's Heart Clinic different from the North Memorial Heart Center?
  6. Where is this facility located?
  7. How do I schedule an appointment or contact the clinic?
  8. What days/hours is the clinic open?
  9. What services are offered?
  10. What is included in MyHeart Book?
  11. How much does MyHeart Book cost?
  12. Why is North Memorial exclusively targeting women?
  13. If I have a particular heart condition or heart disease risk factors such as family history, should I schedule an appointment at the Women's Heart Clinic?
  14. Do I need a referral from a primary care physician to make an appointment?

Is the clinic for women only?

The clinic is designed specifically for women catering to their needs. Men who are interested in scheduling an appointment with one of the clinic’s female cardiologists, or any of our Heart Center cardiologists, can schedule appointments at North Memorial Heart Center, located at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. Contact us to schedule Heart Center appointments.

Is the clinic staffed by women?

The North Memorial Women's Heart Clinic is led by female cardiologists Pam Paulsen, MD, and Mary McLaurin, MD. However, what makes it truly unique is the way the care is provided. With input from our patients, we are able to give attention to details specific to female patients.

Will my insurance cover my costs?

The MyHeart Book heart-screening package for women is an out-of-pocket expense. Any diagnostic tests ordered by a physician will be covered by an individual’s insurance plan within plan specifications. Consultation with one of our female cardiologists can be arranged through a referral from your doctor, or you can self-refer if your health insurance plan allows. Women who are referred by their doctor for screening to evaluate specific symptoms or problems are covered within plan specifications. Check with your medical insurance plan to determine insurance coverage.

How is the North Memorial Women's Heart Clinic different from other hospital heart programs in the Twin Cities?

North Memorial Women’s Heart Clinic is the first stand-alone clinic designed specifically for women. While there may be programs that offer women educational resources, screenings and assessments, the North Memorial Women’s Heart Clinic offers all of those things, as well as on-site services like consultations, stress nuclear test, stress echocardiography, echocardiography and vascular screening studies. The clinic’s female leadership combined with its one-of-a-kind environment provides women with the privacy, comfort, education and expertise they need and expect.

What makes the Women's Heart Clinic different from the North Memorial Heart Center?

The Women’s Heart Clinic provides a unique environment designed specifically for women. Also, the location of the clinic provides convenience for women in the northwestern metro communities who are concerned about heart disease. Women Heart Clinic patients who need invasive procedures or surgery will be referred to North Memorial Heart Center.

Where is this facility located?

The clinic is located in the WestHealth building in Plymouth. See the maps and directions section of our site.

How do I schedule an appointment or contact the clinic?

To schedule an appointment at the Women's Heart Clinic or to contact the clinic by phone, please call (763) 520-4949. You may also submit feedback and comments through our Web site. Please note we do not answer medical questions, provide a medical diagnosis or medical advice or offer treatment online, over the phone or by mail.

What days/hours is the clinic open?

The clinic is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What services are offered?

The North Memorial Women’s Heart Clinic offers comprehensive heart care services for women, ranging from clinical consultations to diagnostics. Specific services offered on site include consultation with one of our female cardiologists, stress nuclear test, stress echocardiography, echocardiography and vascular screening studies. These services are generally covered by insurance. Additionally, women can receive MyHeart Book personalized heart risk screening and assessment services for $125.

What is included in MyHeart Book?

The screening includes a one-hour comprehensive screening with a Women’s Heart Clinic staff member. When finished, patients receive a personalized MyHeart Book, complete with a heart risk assessment, plan for improving your health, nutrition and exercise recommendations, pedometer walking program, educational resources and more.

How much does MyHeart Book cost?

MyHeart Book, a unique heart risk screening and assessment program exclusively for women, is available for $125.

Why is North Memorial exclusively targeting women?

One in two women will die from heart disease or stroke (National Institute of Health). North Memorial has expanded its cardiovascular services to educate and provide women with the care they need.

If I have a particular heart condition or heart disease risk factors such as family history, should I schedule an appointment at the Women's Heart Clinic?

Please consult with your primary care doctor to determine if a referral to the North Memorial Women's Heart Clinic is appropriate for you. North Memorial can assist you in finding a primary care doctor if you do not already have one. Please check our online directory. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.

Do I need a referral from a primary care physician to make an appointment?

The Women's Heart Clinic accepts appointments arranged through a referral from your doctor, or you can self-refer if your health insurance plan allows. Check with your medical insurance plan to determine insurance coverage and if a referral is needed.