Gustave L. Mellgren, M.D.
Family Medicine with Obstetrics

Dr. Mellgren’s approach to caring for patients
originates in part from being raised with the philosophy that even though things can be good the way they are, there are always a dozen ways to view a situation differently and often do things even better. He appreciated the example set by his mother, a nurse, and his father and grandparents, who prioritized and taught the importance of touching others’ lives by helping out in times of need. He decided to make that his career, and believes in the role of doctor as teacher as well as healer, an approach he likes to take with patients to find and consider the best means to taking care of and improving their health.

Growing up on a dairy farm in the rural community of Long Prairie gave Dr. Mellgren a gift of deep seeded appreciation for the lifestyle and values found in a rural community — a strong influence in his decision to relocate to the Glenwood area in 2008.