Family Medicine - Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A)
Family Medicine • Duluth, MN
About
Summary: - Essentia Health is a nonprofit health care system headquartered in Duluth, MN, serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, with more than 15,000 employees, including 2,200+ physicians and advanced practitioners. - The organization operates 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, and additional facilities (long-term care, assisted living, independent living, ambulance services, 4 retail pharmacies, and a research institute). Its mission is to be called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, guided by values such as Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. - Ownership/structure: Private nonprofit, part of Marshfield Clinic Health System. Headquarters: Duluth, MN. Main contact: 218-786-8376 or 855-469-6532. - Location relevance to your query: Based in Duluth, Essentia Health–Duluth Clinic, including Building A on 1st Street, is part of the system’s Duluth operations. The Duluth address listed as HQ: 502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805. If you need directions, hours of operation, or services for Family Medicine at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic (1st Street Building A), I can look up the specific clinic details.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
420 E 1st St, Duluth, Minnesota 55805
Phone
218-786-3337
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the clinic's hours?
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call for holiday hours.
How can I make an appointment?
Make an appointment by calling during clinic hours or using the Essentia Health online appointment options.
Is there a pharmacy on site?
Yes, the Essentia Health-Duluth 1st Street Pharmacy is on site.
What services are offered at this Family Medicine clinic?
Family Medicine services are provided by listed clinicians; additional services include medication management and access to a pharmacy on site.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BestProsInTown: 46 reviews (site-specific, rating score not explicitly summarized) (46)
Patients praise
- Kind, competent, and thorough medical care from doctors and nurses
- Comfortable, clean, and well-maintained facilities with pleasant views
- Appreciation for having the facility available locally
Common complaints
- Inefficient, disorganized, and unprofessional administrative processes
- Communication issues, specifically regarding MyChart reliance and provider responsiveness to questions
- Difficulty navigating the facility and locating offices
- Negative experiences with prenatal and specialist care continuity
"Staff is consistently, amazingly approachable, and good at what they do. Looks clean and smells clean! The full picture inspires my confidence that we’re in the right place for what ails us!"
— Barbara C Steger (via Ovu.com)"Inefficient, disorganized, and unprofessional. Overreliance on MyChart by the staff resulting in delayed and poor communicate with patients."
— Yelp user review"The doctor's do not answer any questions asked to them but will only go around the question. They do not bring up any concerns until they are written in your chart a few days later."
— AnnMarie Eisenmenger (via Ovu.com)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Grace Lindstrom joins Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic First Street Building to practice family medicine - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Sep 10, 2025
- Lindstrom joins Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic | Minnesota Business — Sep 8, 2025
- Essentia Health-West Duluth Clinic welcomes Sarah Nord to practice family medicine - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Jun 13, 2026
- Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Mariah O’Connell to practice family medicine - iFitness Mag — Mar 25, 2026
- Destined for Duluth – Dr. Jacob Wilcox Becomes a New Face in Family Care - Destination Duluth — Jan 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Duluth Family Medicine Clinic is a small, independent family medicine practice based in downtown Duluth, Minnesota. It offers primary care with a focus on safe, comfortable patient experiences and accommodates virtual options, including video and telephone appointments. The clinic operates with a very small team (1 employee reported) and serves as a local medical provider for families, employing specialists in medical care and leveraging modern medical advances. Contact: 218-529-9122 or 218-723-1112. Website: duluthfamilymedicineclinic.org.
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