About
D. earned her biochemistry degree from Azusa Pacific University before completing her medical degree and Family Practice residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Her residency training spanned hospital medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and adult medicine. She brings over 13 years of full-scope family medicine experience to her patients.
Dr. Hemken has cared for patients across the entire lifespan, from birth through end-of-life hospice. Her training included elective rotations in Mexico, Kenya, and Zambia, and she spent a month volunteering as a physician at a women's clinic in Pakistan. She also supported local physicians on short-term medical trips to Egypt and Iraq. After residency, she built her career at a physician-owned practice in Carroll, Iowa before eventually founding Hemken Family Medicine PLLC in Ames. She focuses on family medicine, functional medicine, and preventive care, with particular interest in hormonal health, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic disease management.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Azusa Pacific University, B.S. Biochemistry
Medical School
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Residency
Family Practice, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
Additional Training
Elective rotations in Mexico, Kenya, and Zambia; volunteer physician at women's clinic in Pakistan; short-term medical trips to Egypt and Iraq
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hemken right for?
Dr. Hemken serves patients of all ages, from infants through older adults. She is a strong fit for patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or autoimmune disorders. Women navigating PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause, or postpartum health find her particularly well-suited to their needs. Patients seeking a root-cause approach to hormonal imbalances, metabolic dysfunction, or weight management also benefit from her functional medicine background.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hemken treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, asthma, hormonal imbalances, PCOS, endometriosis, obesity, metabolic dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, autoimmune disorders, chronic wounds, urinary incontinence, and long-haul COVID. She also provides preventive care, women's wellness services, and infant through senior primary care.
Yes. Dr. Hemken practices full-scope family medicine from birth through end-of-life care. She sees newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Her training covered pediatrics, obstetrics, hospital medicine, and adult medicine during her residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Dr. Hemken takes a comprehensive approach to women's health across all life stages. She manages hormonal balance, PCOS, endometriosis, fertility concerns, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and menopause. She also performs preventive screenings and offers pelvic floor therapy through the Emsella system.
Dr. Hemken looks for root causes rather than treating symptoms alone. Her functional wellness approach addresses hormonal dysfunction, digestive disturbances, inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies. She uses this lens alongside evidence-based medicine to build individualized care plans.
Dr. Hemken completed her Family Practice residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She specializes in family medicine, functional medicine, and preventive medicine, with over 13 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Hemken earned her undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Azusa Pacific University. She then completed her medical degree and Family Practice residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Her training also included international rotations in Mexico, Kenya, and Zambia.
Yes. Dr. Hemken runs a holistic weight loss program that addresses metabolic function, hormone balance, and individualized nutritional needs. She incorporates functional medicine principles to identify underlying factors that affect a patient's ability to lose weight and maintain results.
Dr. Hemken has practiced family medicine for over 13 years. She built her career at physician-owned practices in Carroll and Iowa Falls, Iowa before founding Hemken Family Medicine PLLC in Ames.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026