Pediatrics - Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A)
Pediatrics • Duluth, MN
About
Essentia Health is a nonprofit health care system based in Duluth, Minnesota, serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin with 8 U.S. offices and a broader international reach in the past. The Duluth headquarters (502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805) anchors the network, including local clinics such as the Duluth Clinic on 1st Street (Building A). The organization employs about 3,892 people and generated roughly $2.6B in annual revenue. Current openings span clinical and support roles (e.g., CNM, RN, psychologist, physicians, radiologic technologists, physical therapists, pharmacists, medical lab assistants, NP/PA).
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
420 E 1st St
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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FAQs
What are the hours for making an appointment?
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Call for holiday hours)
What is the address of the Pediatrics clinic?
420 E 1st St Duluth, Minnesota 55805
Is there a pharmacy on site?
The Essentia Health-Duluth 1st Street Pharmacy is right on site.
Where can I learn about billing and payments?
Explore our patients and visitors section to find information about billing, financial assistance, medical records, patient rights and responsibilities, and more.
Who are the physicians in this pediatrics clinic?
Katelyn Adams, MD; Marit Knutson, MD; Benjamin Meyer, MD; Lori DeFrance, MD; Gordon Harvieux, MD; Sarah Manney, DO; Sharnell Valentine, MD; Sarah Frenning, MD; Emelia Stille Snoozy, DO; Nancy Dronen, MD; Michael Stevenson, APRN,CNP; Jonathan KenKnight, MD; Erin Mahoney, APRN,CNP; Mary Daley, MD.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News & World Report: 5/5 (Patient Experience) (7 reviews)
- Essentia Health internal reviews: 4.8/5 (for specific provider) (38 reviews)
Patients praise
- Kind, competent, and thorough clinical care from doctors and nurses
- Providers who listen attentively and explain things clearly
- Positive experience navigating complex pediatric needs
- Comfortable facility amenities
Common complaints
- Inefficient, disorganized, and unprofessional administrative processes
- Communication issues, including overreliance on MyChart and delayed responses
- Billing and insurance verification complaints
"We have had a very positive experience. She has been an incredible pediatrician for our children, especially in navigating complex needs with patience."
— Apple Maps"Inefficient, disorganized, and unprofessional. Overreliance on MyChart by the staff resulting in delayed and poor communicate with patients."
— YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes pediatrician Dr. Mary Daley - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Sep 13, 2025
- 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
- Pediatric Intensivist Dr. Savannah Jensen Joins Essentia Health - Archynewsy — Sep 21, 2025
- Essentia Health clinic nurses ratify first contracts through 2027 — Aug 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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