Cara Helgeson, PharmD
Weight & Lifestyle Management
Medication Therapy Management
LocationsApproach To Care
Dr. Cara Helgeson is passionate about building meaningful, lasting relationships with her patients and supporting them in reaching their health-related goals. With a background in primary care medication management, she takes a comprehensive, whole-person approach to care. She works closely with patients to find evidence-based medication regimens that are both effective and fit their individual needs and lifestyles. She values team-based, patient-centered care and enjoys recognizing her patients’ progress and celebrating important milestones along their health journey.
“Let's work together to customize a medication regimen that helps you meet your health-related goals.”
Experience
Education
- University of WI – Madison, Undergraduate
- University of WI – Madison School of Pharmacy, Doctorate
Residency
- PGY-1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency – University of MN at CentraCare St. Cloud
Personal
Cara enjoys baking desserts, staying active, attending country music concerts, traveling, boating, and cheering on Badger sports. She especially values time with family and friends, often returning to her hometown of Brainerd, Minnesota.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare
