Primary Care | Essentia Health
Primary Care • Duluth, MN
About
Essentia Health is a nonprofit integrated health system serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, headquartered in Duluth, MN. The Duluth campus offers primary care through its network of facilities and affiliated providers as part of Essentia Health’s mission to “make a healthy difference in people’s lives.” Key details: - Location: Duluth, MN (HQ) with primary care services and network across multiple Minnesota and nearby states. - Scope: Large health system with over 15,000 employees and 2,200+ physicians/advanced practitioners; part of Marshfield Clinic Health System. - Services: General medical care includes primary care and specialty referrals; access via Essentia Health Duluth offices and clinics. - Contact: Main Duluth HQ address at 502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805; general inquiries: 218-786-8376 or 1-855-469-6532. - Website: essentiahealth.org If you’re seeking Primary Care in Duluth, Essentia Health provides Access to family medicine and general internal medicine through its Duluth facilities as part of the broader Essentia Health system.
Clinic Type
Primary Care
Address
502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805, US
Phone
844-663-1068
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades and Medicare Care Compare: 75% patient recommendation rating on Healthgrades; 62% on Medicare Care Compare (14 complaints reported to Better Business Bureau in the last 3 years)
- Essentia Health internal provider profile pages: Individual providers consistently maintain high internal ratings (typically 4.7 to 5.0 out of 5 stars)
Patients praise
- High patient ratings for individual primary care providers and advanced practice clinicians (often 4.7-5.0 range)
- Positive feedback regarding bedside manner and care team communication in specific clinical settings
- Recognition for patient safety and experience performance in hospital settings
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance payment concerns
- Difficulties with follow-up and communication after care
- Perceived lack of patient-centered care or responsiveness from staff
- Negative experiences with emergency room triage and security personnel
"I am now receiving threatening, continuous Late Payment notices for the same amount from Essentia. This truly feels like harassment."
— Better Business Bureau complaint"The new ICU is beautiful. Wonderful nurses and doctors. All so kind and caring. Thank you so much ICU for taking such good care of my Dad."
— Birdeye/Google ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- On a Weight Management Mission? 3 Reasons to Partner With Your PCP | Essentia Health — Jun 3, 2026
- 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
- 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
- Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes internal medicine and geriatrics specialist Dr. Rachel Maudal - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Aug 6, 2025
- Essentia Health-Lakewalk Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Austin Pickup - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Aug 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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