About
Dr. Elizabeth Meichsner is a board-certified rural family medicine physician who grew up in Morris, MN, and built her career around returning to serve it. She earned dual undergraduate degrees in Biology and Nutrition Science from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. She then completed medical school at the University of Minnesota in Duluth and Minneapolis, graduating in 2011. Her family medicine residency followed at the University of Minnesota - Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Meichsner holds board certification in Rural Family Medicine and earned additional specialized training as a Certified Hormone Health Specialist. Her clinical passions include hormone health for men and women, cardiometabolic screening, multi-cancer early detection, chronic disease management, and postpartum care. She founded Willow Creek Health and the Willow Creek Health Foundation to make quality primary care accessible to every family in her community. Away from the clinic, she and her husband Eric, also a Morris native, are raising their three young sons in the town they both grew up in. She enjoys the outdoors, family time, and staying connected to her hometown.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN - Biology and Nutrition Science
Medical School
University of Minnesota (Duluth and Minneapolis), 2007-2011
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Minnesota - Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Additional Training
Certified Hormone Health Specialist (additional specialized training)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Meichsner right for?
Dr. Meichsner is a strong fit for individuals and families in and around Morris, MN who want a consistent, relationship-driven primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, or metabolic disease benefit from her thorough, unhurried approach. She serves all age groups, making her well-suited for households that want one physician for the entire family. Adults seeking hormone optimization, early cardiometabolic screening, or proactive cancer detection will find dedicated programs in her practice. New mothers looking for postpartum support and fourth trimester care also fit naturally into her patient panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Meichsner manages a wide range of conditions across all age groups. Her chronic disease work covers diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, thyroid disorders, heart disease, metabolic conditions, and hormone imbalances. She also treats acute issues like respiratory infections, ear and sinus infections, and urinary tract infections.
Yes. Dr. Meichsner holds board certification in Rural Family Medicine. She also completed additional specialized training and earned certification as a Hormone Health Specialist, extending her clinical expertise into hormone optimization for both men and women.
Dr. Meichsner earned her undergraduate degrees in Biology and Nutrition Science from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN. She attended medical school at the University of Minnesota in Duluth and Minneapolis, completing her degree in 2011. She then trained in family medicine at the University of Minnesota - Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Meichsner cares for patients across the full age spectrum, including newborns, children, college students, adults, and seniors. She offers well-child visits, school and sports physicals, and adult preventive care under the same membership.
Dr. Meichsner runs a dedicated Hormone Health Program for both men and women. As a Certified Hormone Health Specialist, she conducts comprehensive hormone lab panels through Quest Diagnostics at significantly reduced cost. The six-month program at $499 includes in-person visits, telehealth, and direct access by phone and text.
Yes. Dr. Meichsner offers a Fourth Trimester Care Plan designed for new mothers and their newborns. She conducts home visits to support breastfeeding, postpartum wellness, and early newborn care. Members pay $199 for the plan; non-members pay $699.
Yes. Dr. Meichsner provides home visits within 20 miles of Morris, MN, beginning January 2026. Members pay $95 per home visit. Non-members pay $349. This service suits patients who have difficulty traveling or prefer care at home.
Dr. Meichsner offers two advanced screening programs. Her Advanced Cardiometabolic Screening assesses insulin resistance, advanced lipid markers, and inflammatory cardiovascular risk signals. She also offers Multi-Cancer Early Detection blood testing, which screens for biological signals linked to multiple cancer types simultaneously.
Members reach Dr. Meichsner directly by phone, text, email, or video call. She provides this direct access as a core part of membership, so patients do not need to go through a front desk or nurse triage line for routine questions or follow-ups.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026