North Star Family Medicine | Guiding You To Health in MN
Internal Medicine • Brainerd, MN
Clinic Type
Internal Medicine
Address
Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota
Phone
2183822870
info@northstarfamilymedicine.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What services are provided?
Family medicine and general medical services including IV services, lab services, X-ray, and more.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Facebook: 92% recommend (11 reviews)
- Alignable: Highly Recommended (8 recommendations)
Patients praise
- Patient-centered care and attention to listening
- Professional and kind staff
- Ease of scheduling appointments
- Clean and peaceful environment
- High satisfaction with Dr. Kristina Lelcu
- Positive experiences with both routine care and urgent care services
Common complaints
- No specific complaints or negative experiences were identified in public search results.
"Dr. Kristina Lelcu was awesome, calm, didn’t act rushed and made me feel comfortable. Front desk gal and nurse equally amazing."
— 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."
— Review on Alignable by Bruce Cunningham"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.
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Summary: - The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is a Medical Practices organization with 153 employees, headquartered in River Falls, Wisconsin. It operates under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is listed within the VA’s facility directory. - Key leadership includes roles in radiology, clinical nutrition, women’s health, and VISN 23 initiatives. Notable positions: Clinical Director of VISN 23 initiatives, CSP NODES Minneapolis Associate Director Operations, Chief of Radiology, Women’s Health Medical Director, and Associate Chief, Clinical Nutrition. - Workforce details: about 153 staff (up 3.4% year over year), with most in Medical (108) and smaller shares in Research, Operations, and Administrative functions. Seniority leans toward Specialist and various management roles. - Talent origins and destinations show partnerships with Mayo Clinic Health System, Allina Health, University of Minnesota, and other local institutions; alumni transition to facilities like Welia Health, Hennepin Healthcare, and multiple University of Minnesota entities. - Tech stack includes common enterprise tools (ASP, Microsoft products, REDCap, Zoom, etc.). Note: The provided page specifically documents the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and its organizational details, not Brainerd or St. Cloud VA clinics. If you’re seeking information on Brainerd VA Clinic or VA St. Cloud Health Care, please share a link or clarify, and I’ll pull a targeted summary.
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