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Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD

Accepting New Patients

(121 Ratings)

Specializes in: Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery

Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: hand surgery procedures, breast reconstruction, breast reduction

401 Phalen Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55130

(952) 967-7977

Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD is a hand surgeon in Woodbury, MN specializing in hand surgery and plastic surgery. She graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD is affiliated with Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeons Clinic.

Office Locations

1000 Radio Drive Suite 120
Woodbury, MN 55125

(651) 495-6865

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1875 Woodwinds Drive Suite 120
Saint Paul, MN 55125

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1875 Woodwinds Drive Suite 120
Woodbury, MN 55125

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401 Phalen Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN 55130

(952) 967-7977

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Some issues Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	90

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Woodbury, MN during 2017 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	81
injections	13
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2017

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	101

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Woodbury, MN during 2019 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	167
injections	58
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Woodbury, MN during 2020 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
injections	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Woodbury, MN during 2021 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127
injections	51

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	84

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD treated as a hand surgeon in Woodbury, MN were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

aspiration	26
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	92
injections	41
nerve procedures	11
open surgery	11
tendon surgery	11
upper extremity surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	78
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center (2007)

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeons Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 121 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Woodbury, MN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cherrie A. Heinrich, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$249 DERMABOND PRINEO $134	VICRYL $31	STRATAFIX $31	Advanced Wound care $24	$28
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.	$126 GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $126
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$96 AlloDerm $96
Allergan Inc.	$88 AlloDerm $88
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$32 Reconstruction $32

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$562
Education	$28

Biography

Dr. Cherrie Heinrich is a plastic surgery and hand surgery specialist in Woodbury, MN and Saint Paul, MN. Patient ratings for Dr. Heinrich average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Heinrich include hand surgery procedures, breast reconstruction, and breast reduction. Dr. Heinrich obtained her medical school training at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and performed her residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Heinrich has received the following distinction: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Top Doctors Rising Stars 2015 Edition. HealthPartners reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Woodbury, MN.