North Star Family Medicine | Guiding You To Health in MN
Family Medicine • Brainerd, MN
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota
Phone
2183822870
info@northstarfamilymedicine.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Cash, Credit/Debit, Check, Health savings account (HSA), Flexible spending account (FSA)
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
5th Anniversary Open House (implied event)
FAQs
What services does North Star Family Medicine provide?
The site describes urgent care, family medicine for infants, children, adults, and geriatrics, IV services/lab services/x-ray services, and overall holistic care focused on nutrition, hydration, exercise, supplements, and mental health.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
Patients praise
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- Physicians who take time to listen and build relationships
- Friendly, professional, and efficient staff
- Clean, peaceful clinic environment
- Ease of scheduling appointments
Common complaints
- No negative themes or specific complaints identified in public results.
"Dr Kristina Lelcu was awesome, calm, didn’t act rushed and made me feel comfortable. Front desk gal and nurse equally amazing. Wish I lived up here as I would go to that clinic."
— Patient testimonial on North Star Family Medicine website"What a breath of fresh air, a physician who works for you, not a monopoly based healthcare system."
— Alignable recommendation"They make scheduling an appointment so easy, the staff is friendly and kind, the clinic is very clean and peaceful. Dr. Lelcu is very professional, and I have complete confidence in her."
— Patient testimonial on North Star Family Medicine websiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Preventive health care for men starts with being proactive - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter — Jun 30, 2026
- Local academy to begin training nursing assistants in April - Pine and Lakes Echo Journal | News, weather, sports from Pequot Lakes Minnesota — Jan 29, 2026
- Find Care with April Buescher, APRN – in Grand Rapids, MN | MNT — Feb 4, 2026
- UofM and Lakewood Health System expand rural physician pipeline - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter — Apr 29, 2026
- Meg Francois, PA-C, Family Medicine - North Memorial Health — Mar 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More family medicine clinics in Brainerd
Essentia Health operates a patient-centered network with the mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care across its 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, and other facilities. The Brainerd area includes the St. Joseph’s - Brainerd Clinic, part of Essentia Health, offering family medicine services among its clinic network. The organization emphasizes values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork, and supports a broad array of care settings including hospitals, clinics, long-term care, pharmacies, and a research institute. Brainerd is listed among Essentia Health’s locations, with a presence in multiple Minnesota and neighboring state sites. If you’re seeking Family Medicine services specifically at St. Joseph’s-Brainerd, contact the Brainerd clinic for appointment availability and provider options.
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