About Us

Albert Heimel, MD.

  • Undergraduate Studies: St. Thomas University
  • St. Louis University
  • Medical School: Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Internship: Creighton St. Joseph's Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Residency: Letterman General Hospital, U.S. Army, San Francisco, CA
  • Certification: American Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Heimel was born and raised in St. Paul, Mn. He graduated from Cretin High School. He has an extended interest and training in Pediatric Behavioral Medicine, in addition to general pediatric and adolescent medicine.

James Hocks, MD.

  • Undergraduate Studies: Air Force Academy / St. Thomas
  • Medical School: University of Minnesota
  • Internship: University of Minnesota
  • Residency: University of Minnesota
  • Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, 1985

Dr. Hocks has enjoyed practicing general pediatrics at PACE for over 23 years. He's looking forward to another 23.

Luis Vilaseca, MD

  • Undergraduate Studies: University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
  • Medical school: University of Barcelona Medical School
  • Residency: Children's Hospital of Washington, DC; Children's Memorial Hospital, Omaha, NE; Children's Hospital of L.A., Los Angeles, CA
  •  Certification: American Board of Pediatrics

Julia Beckman, MD

  • Undergraduate Studies: University of Notre Dame
  • Medical School: University of Iowa
  • Internship: University of Iowa
  •  Residency: University of Hawaii
  • Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, recertified 2003

Dr. Beckman has worked in a variety of medical settings including a naval base in Hawaii and the Mayo Clinic in the pediatric emergency room. She is now excited about returning to general pediatrics and is looking forward to getting to know her patients and their families. She is married to an internist who works at Mayo Clinic. They have 3 children (ages 9, 7 and 2) who have given Julia plenty of experience in practical pediatrics.

Carolyn Dreelan

  • Administration