Aspirus St. Luke's Cancer Care - Duluth
Cancer Care • Duluth, MN
About
Aspirus St. Luke’s Cancer Care in Duluth is part of the Aspirus health system (a non-profit based in Wausau, WI) that expanded in 2024 by merging with St. Luke’s Duluth. This collaboration integrated St. Luke’s Duluth and Lake View Hospital (Two Harbors) into Aspirus, expanding Aspirus’ footprint in Minnesota and northern Wisconsin. The system now encompasses 19 hospitals, serving parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. Key context: - Related services: general cancer care, heart & vascular, women’s health, primary care, and patient safety/quality initiatives. - Notable recent events: multihospital merger completed in March 2024; some facility consolidations and investments announced (Ontonagon, MI closure plus $30M upgrade for Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium, MI). - Legal/quality notes: a historic 2019 blastomycosis misdiagnosis at St. Luke’s Duluth resulted in a 2025 wrongful death settlement. - Operational details: listed as a major health system with annual revenue ~$164.6M, and ongoing affiliations with various regional health entities and educational partners. If you’re specifically looking for cancer care services at Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth, you can expect integrated oncology offerings under Aspirus’ system-wide cancer program, alignment with St. Luke’s Duluth post-merger, and access to related medical services and patient safety quality initiatives. For precise clinic locations, treatment options (medical vs. surgical oncology, radiation therapy, clinical trials), or appointment scheduling, visit Aspirus’ official site or contact the Duluth oncology/medical center directly.
Clinic Type
Cancer Care
Address
Lakeview Building, 1001 East Superior Street, Suite 101, Duluth, MN 55802
Phone
(218) 249-3081
jobs@aspirus.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Please contact the doctor's office to verify that your insurance is accepted.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What insurance is accepted?
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What services are offered?
Hematology & Oncology; Oncology.
How can I verify insurance acceptance?
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.7 out of 5 stars (27 reviews)
- Wanderlog: 3.3 out of 5 stars (310 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Anne C. Silva-Benedict): 4.4 out of 5 stars (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- High percentage of patients willing to recommend the hospital (89%)
- Individual oncologists receive positive feedback for attentiveness and clarity
- Specific success stories involving life-saving treatment
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding billing practices and unexpected costs
- Issues with communication between staff and patients
- Dissatisfaction with patient advocacy and responsiveness to concerns
- Reports of dismissive attitudes or inadequate care in certain departments
"Make sure that you are aware of your rights and advocate for yourself and your family if you bring them here."
— Wanderlog User Review"He and heart surgeon, Dr. Karol Mudy, saved my life! I was truly amazed to receive a new ..."
— Healthgrades User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Aspirus St. Luke's Cancer Care - Duluth — Nov 3, 2025
- Providers in Duluth — Nov 3, 2025
- Anne Silva-Benedict, MD - Hematology & Oncology — Nov 4, 2025
- Roberto Fernandez, DO - Oncology - Aspirus Medical Group Provider — Nov 4, 2025
- Aspirus St. Luke's Welcomes Sara Revier, APRN, CNS — Oct 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Aspirus St. Luke’s Oncology & Hematology in Duluth, MN is part of Aspirus Health, a nonprofit regional health system that includes St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. The facility provides cancer care and hematology services across northeast Minnesota as a component of Aspirus’ network of 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations. St. Luke’s is headquartered in Duluth, was founded in 1881, and operates within the Aspirus Health system after acquisition in 2024. For oncology/hematology specifics, contact the Duluth location or visit their about-us page for service details and appointment options.
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