Aspirus St. Luke's Clinic - Duluth - Orthopedics & Sports ...
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine • Duluth, MN
About
Aspirus St. Luke’s in Duluth is part of the Aspirus Health system, formed in 2024 by the merger of Aspirus and St. Luke’s Duluth. The combined organization includes St. Luke’s hospital in Duluth and Lake View Hospital in Two Harbors, expanding Aspirus’s presence in Minnesota. The system focuses on providing regional healthcare services, including orthopedics and sports medicine, within its network that spans Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Notable context: the merger integrated St. Luke’s Duluth and related facilities, with ongoing developments in local hospital services and network partnerships.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Address
1015 E 1st St, 4th Floor, Duluth, MN 55805
Phone
(218) 249-6360
jobs@aspirus.org
Opening Hours
Mon 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Tue 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Wed 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Thu 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Emergency Care
Emergency & Trauma Care
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 are the clinic's hours?
Mon-Thu 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Fri 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp (Aspirus St. Luke's overall): 2.7/5 stars (27 reviews)
- Aspirus Provider Profile (Dr. Joseph Benert): 4.7/5 (518 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Kyle Kubes): 4.8/5 (30 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. David Fogarty): 4.5/5 (12 ratings)
Patients praise
- High professional ratings for specific surgeons (e.g., 4.7/5 for Dr. Benert, 4.8/5 for Dr. Kubes)
- Reports of quick and efficient access to care and surgical scheduling
- Positive feedback on staff courtesy and professionalism in certain departments
- Appreciation for doctors who listen, are thorough in explanations, and show a caring attitude
Common complaints
- Reports of demeaning or condescending bedside manner from certain providers
- Concerns regarding lack of thorough testing (e.g., imaging) prior to diagnosis
- Complaints about conflicting opinions between surgeons in the same practice
- Dissatisfaction with physician assistants (PA) being perceived as rude or dismissive
"She was SO demeaning & condescending! Would not believe what my daughter was telling her... I'm hoping this review can be a word of caution to others to DO YOUR research before consenting to the first recommendation."
— LocalityBiz user review"Dr. Kubes is a wonderful Doctor. Very pleasant and a great listener as well."
— Healthgrades user review"I am not happy with the consultation I received... The PA performed tests for ACL and MCL damage and concluded nothing was wrong. Dr. Lundberg did not recommend imaging. I followed this advice and 2 weeks later insisted on getting an MRI. The MRI revealed I had a complete tear..."
— Healthgrades user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Aspirus St. Luke’s Welcomes Anna Black, DPT — Oct 21, 2025
- Victor Pilon, PAC - Cardiology - Aspirus Medical Group Provider — Aug 15, 2025
- Rachel White, OT - Occupational Therapy - Aspirus Medical Group Provider — Jul 15, 2025
- Aspirus St. Luke’s Welcomes Brayden Mogg, DPT — Oct 28, 2025
- Orthopaedic Associates of Duluth welcomes new doctor to Iron Range - Hometown Focus | Northland news & stories — Oct 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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