Pulmonary Medicine | Essentia Health
Pulmonary Medicine • Ely, MN • Multiple locations including Duluth, Sandstone, and Brainerd/Fargo regions locations
About
Summary: - Essentia Health is a nonprofit integrated health system serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, headquartered in Duluth, MN. - Pulmonary Medicine at Essentia Health Ely would refer to Essentia Health’s lung and respiratory care services in Ely, Minnesota, within the broader Essentia Health network. - The organization emphasizes patient-centered care across 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, and related services, with a mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit health system (part of Marshfield Clinic Health System) - Regions served: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota (Ely location would be within Minnesota) - Facilities network: Hospitals, clinics, long-term care, pharmacies, and a research institute - Contact/ Locator: Headquarters in Duluth, MN; general information and locations can be found via essentiahealth.org If you’re seeking Pulmonary Medicine services specifically in Ely, MN, this would be a part of Essentia Health’s Minnesota network; consider checking the Essentia Health Ely or Duluth-area clinics for pulmonology specialists, schedules, and appointment options.
Clinic Type
Pulmonary Medicine
Address
Pulmonary Medicine - Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic, 3rd Street (Building F), 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, Minnesota 55805
Phone
218-786-8364
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is a pulmonologist?
An internal medicine doctor with specialized training in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the respiratory system.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Essentia Health internal provider profile: 4.9 out of 5 (212 reviews for Toni Rheault, PA-C)
- Essentia Health internal provider profile: 4.9 out of 5 (265 reviews for Nathan Kline, APRN, CNP)
Patients praise
- High provider-specific satisfaction ratings (e.g., 4.9/5) for Pulmonary Medicine/Sleep Medicine specialists at Essentia Health
- Accessible care in rural locations
Common complaints
- Billing and insurance processing disputes
- Communication issues regarding payments and collections
- Impact of labor disputes/strikes on clinic accessibility and operations
"No nurse wants to walk off the job, but these employers have left us with no other option."
— Minnesota Nurses Association president regarding labor disputes affecting clinic access"I am now receiving threatening, continuous Late Payment notices for the same amount from Essentia. This truly feels like harassment."
— Better Business Bureau patient complaint regarding billing issuesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ely VA Clinic | VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs — Jan 2, 2026
- Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital, Essentia Health launch tele-hospitalist program to expand local inpatient care — Jan 31, 2026
- Essentia Health–South University Clinic Welcomes Pulmonology Practitioner Sierra Link - Midwest Medical Edition — Dec 22, 2025
- Awards & Recognition | Essentia Health — Jul 28, 2025
- Essentia Health invests in lung cancer detection robot - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Feb 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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