Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Good Beginnings OB Clinic (Brainerd)
Obstetrics and Gynecology • Brainerd, MN
About
Essentia Health is a nonprofit health care system serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, with headquarters in Duluth, MN. It operates eight U.S. offices and employs about 3,892 people, reporting roughly $2.6B in annual revenue. The Brainerd area location mentioned (St. Joseph’s Good Beginnings OB Clinic) is part of Essentia Health’s Brainerd, MN footprint, which includes multiple roles and services across facilities. If you’re seeking specifics about the St. Joseph’s Good Beginnings OB Clinic in Brainerd (e.g., services, providers, hours), please share the exact information you need and I can extract or clarify from Essentia Health’s Brainerd listings.
Clinic Type
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Address
523 N 3rd St, Brainerd, Minnesota 56401
Phone
218-828-3126
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Opening Hours
AM -
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FAQs
What services are offered at the Good Beginnings OB Clinic?
OB care before, during, and after pregnancy; gynecology services; family medicine with OB services; birthing at the St. Joseph’s Medical Center Birthing Center.
Make an appointment
If you’re thinking of having a baby or are pregnant, call for an appointment. You don’t need a referral to see us.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades and Vitals: Approximately 4.2 to 4.5 out of 5 stars (varies by provider) (16-17 ratings per physician cited)
- WebMD Care: 4.5 out of 5 (3 ratings)
- Essentia Health internal provider profile: 5.0 out of 5 (85 ratings)
Patients praise
- providers are often described as caring, attentive, and professional
- many patients report feeling heard and valued during appointments
- clear communication and effective explanation of procedures or treatment plans
- high overall patient satisfaction scores for individual practitioners at the facility
Common complaints
- occasional patient reports of feeling dismissed or having concerns minimized
- frustration with administrative processes such as being scheduled with unfamiliar providers
- isolated reports of dissatisfaction with treatment plans or perceived coercion
"She walked me through every single part of the process and was so patient and caring. She answered every question I had with compassion."
— WebMD patient review (Jessica Berg, APRN)"The provider made me feel like I was her most valued patient. I know she must give this same care to all her patients it makes coming to see her more comfortable and that she sees me as a person and listens to my concerns."
— Healthgrades patient review (Dr. Kirsten Sjostrand)"It's upsetting to me that something like that was so wrong. I thought that appointment was completely pointless and very disheartening know that my 'care team' knows truthfully nothing about me."
— WebMD patient review (Jessica Berg, APRN)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- St Josephs Good Beginning OB Clinic Brainerd - Essentia Health — Mar 14, 2026
- Halle Foss, MD | Essentia Health — Mar 12, 2026
- Compliments & Complaints | Essentia Health — Nov 9, 2025
- Pregnancy Resources | Abortion Pill Information | Brainerd, MN — Oct 2, 2025
- Dr. Steven Senica, MD - Obstetrician Gynecologist in Baxter, MN — Jan 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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