Ophthalmology - Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C)
Ophthalmology • Duluth, MN
About
Essentia Health Ophthalmology in Duluth - Location: Duluth Clinic, 2nd Street (Building C), Duluth, MN; HQ listed at 502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805. - Service scope: Ophthalmology department within Essentia Health’s Duluth facility. No specific service details provided in the extracted content. - Organization: Nonprofit health system serving multiple locations; operates in the United States (8 offices in MN, ND, WI) with international funding info mentioned in highlights but not relevant to the Duluth Ophthalmology site. For precise ophthalmology services, schedule, or specialists, contact the Duluth clinic directly or visit the Essentia Health site.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
502 E 2nd St
Phone
218-786-3937
Purchasing@EssentiaHealth.org
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Offered
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FAQs
What are the hours for ophthalmology services?
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call for holiday hours.
How can I make an appointment?
Make an appointment by visiting the Essentia Health site or calling during business hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Essentia Health Official Website: 4.9 out of 5 (for individual ophthalmologists) (Hundreds of reviews across providers)
- Healthgrades: 4.9 to 5.0 out of 5.0 (87 for Dr. Galchus; 23 for Dr. Swiston)
Patients praise
- Professional, knowledgeable, and caring providers
- Thorough examinations and clear explanations
- Friendly and approachable staff
- High patient satisfaction across ophthalmology and optical department staff
Common complaints
- Very few negative comments reported; occasional mention of standard clinical experiences
"Dr. Galchus is the 'goat' and is extremely professional, knowledgeable and caring about every patient. She's the BEST."
— Healthgrades Patient Review"The entire optical department staff had been wonderful. I have seen several different doctors in that department and am very pleased with the care I received."
— Healthgrades Patient Review"Dr. Swiston is one of the best and thorough doctors I have experienced at Essentia. Extremely satisfied with this provider."
— Healthgrades Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Essentia nurses in Duluth, Superior vote to ratify contracts - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Aug 29, 2025
- Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Amanda Robbins to practice general surgery - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — May 2, 2026
- Dr. Diaz joins Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic | Newsmakers | businessnorth.com — Oct 9, 2025
- Essentia, clinic nurses reach tentative contract deal — Aug 22, 2025
- Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Kaylyn Holets to practice physiatry - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Feb 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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