Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to welcome Nurse Practitioner Matthew Jerulle to its cardiology provider team. Jerulle, a specialist in cardiovascular and preventive cardiology with Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute (MHI), will collaborate closely with Dr. Peter Stokman and Dr. Tim Dirks, MHI cardiologists who have provided expert care at Riverwood’s specialty clinic in Aitkin for many years.
Jerulle earned his Bachelor of Nursing degree from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth and his Master’s degree in Nursing from Walden University, where he trained as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
With more than 10 years of nursing experience, Jerulle explains his approach to patient care: “My philosophy is to provide personalized, evidence-based care that emphasizes prevention, early intervention, and patient education—all critical to improving cardiovascular health and quality of life.”
Jerulle’s passion for cardiology developed during his decade-long tenure as an ICU nurse, where he cared for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
“Over time, I realized I could make an even greater impact by helping people manage and prevent heart disease before it becomes critical,” he adds.
Outside of work, Jerulle and his wife, Gabrielle, are raising their three young sons. He enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and mountain biking, as well as coaching and skating with his kids during ice hockey season.
About Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute
Founded in 1981, the Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute is dedicated to expert clinical care, public and professional education, and advancing cardiology through research. Over the past 40-plus years, it has become one of the top-rated cardiovascular centers in the world, consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report.
MHI cardiology providers offer comprehensive cardiology care in multiple locations across Minnesota and western Wisconsin, providing consultations and cardiac diagnostic services close to home. Their goal is to help patients navigate their heart health journey and return to the activities they love.