Dr. MICHELLE HAGGERTY, MD | DPC Provider | DPC Directory
Family Medicine
About
Dr. Michelle Haggerty is the Founder and CEO of Fourth Trimester Doc, a Direct Primary Care practice that provides integrative, in‑home postpartum and newborn care. She emphasizes a patient‑centered DPC philosophy that offers continuous, same‑day access, personalized care plans, and comprehensive support for mothers and birthing people during the critical fourth trimester. Her approach blends family medicine with integrative and perinatal mental health expertise, ensuring that families receive holistic care in the comfort of their homes.
Dr. Haggerty holds a DO and MPH and is board‑certified as an Integrative Family Physician, Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine Specialist, and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She leverages her clinical background, public health training, and international experience to address both medical and psychosocial needs of her patients, fostering a supportive environment that promotes maternal confidence and infant health.
Education
Medical School: Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, IL
Residency: Family Medicine - United Family Medicine (St. Paul MN)
- Internship Pediatrics - Peru
- Residency Family Medicine - United Family Medicine (St. Paul MN)
Board Certification & Credentials
Degree: Doctor of Medicine
Specialty: Family Medicine
Board Certified: Board Certified Integrative Family Physician
Designations: DO, MPH, ABOIM, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, PMH-C, RYT-200
Years in Practice: 14+ years
Licensing
NPI Number: 1154689578 Active
Primary License: Minnesota (MN) - 57344
Community Involvement
Recognized as a Top Doctor for Women (2021‑2025) by Minnesota Monthly Magazine; awarded 2023 Women in Business by Twin Cities Business Journal; active speaker and educator on postpartum health and lactation.
International Experience
Completed an internship in Peru working in a pediatric and obstetric clinic, conducting health campaigns in surrounding villages.