About
Erika Hegland, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician with over a decade of primary care experience in the Syracuse, New York area. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa in 2004. She then completed her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center in 2010. Her internship and Family Medicine residency both took place at St. Joseph Hospital in Syracuse, where she trained from 2010 to 2013.
Dr. Hegland holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians. She maintains hospital affiliations with St. Joseph and Crouse hospitals. Her clinical interests include nutrition, sleep, hypertension, and diabetes. Patients consistently describe her as thorough, gentle, and kind. She answers her phone for patients even during holidays and when traveling out of state, reflecting the level of access she builds into her practice.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Drake University, Des Moines, IA — Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2004)
Medical School
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, IA — Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)
Residency
Family Medicine, St. Joseph Hospital, Syracuse, NY (2011-2013)
Additional Training
Internship: St. Joseph Hospital, Syracuse, NY (2010-2011)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hegland right for?
Dr. Hegland is a strong fit for adults who want a consistent, relationship-driven primary care experience. Patients managing hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol benefit from her focused approach to chronic disease. She also works well with patients who want to improve nutrition, sleep, and overall wellness. Anyone who values direct physician access, including after-hours availability, will find her practice well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hegland focuses on hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, and overall family medicine. She also has strong clinical interests in nutrition and sleep health. Her approach connects these areas to build individualized wellness plans for each patient.
Yes. Dr. Hegland holds Diplomate certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Hegland earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center in 2010. She completed both her internship and Family Medicine residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Syracuse, NY, finishing in 2013.
Yes. Dr. Hegland makes herself available by phone after hours and on weekends. Patients report reaching her even during holidays and when she travels out of state. That level of access is a core part of how she practices.
Yes. Every visit at Dr. Hegland's practice means seeing Dr. Hegland directly. She does not hand patients off to a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Hegland holds affiliations with St. Joseph Hospital and Crouse Hospital, both in the Syracuse area. She can help coordinate specialty and hospital-based care for her members when needed.
Dr. Hegland builds care around trust, clear communication, and time. She treats each patient as a partner in managing their health. Patients describe her as thorough, forthright, and consistently positive in her approach.
Yes. Dr. Hegland incorporates nutrition and sleep into her clinical work with patients. Both are areas of genuine interest for her, and she addresses them as part of each member's custom wellness plan.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026