Allina Health Weight Management Clinic – Abbott Northwestern
Weight Management • Ely, MN
About
Allina Health is a nonprofit health system offering a network of hospitals and clinics in Minnesota, including Abbott Northwestern Hospital. The site provides information on services, locations, and health programs across its system, with connections to partner institutions such as North Memorial Health, University of Minnesota, Fairview, Regions Hospital, and Mayo Clinic. If you’re specifically seeking a Weight Management Clinic at Abbott Northwestern in Ely, MN, the page provided does not contain details about a Weight Management Clinic at that location. It may be necessary to visit Allina Health’s site or contact Abbott Northwestern Hospital directly to confirm if a weight management program is available at the Ely location or to find the nearest weight management services.
Clinic Type
Weight Management
Address
920 E. 28th Street, Suite 460, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone
+1-763-236-0940
medicalweightmanagement@allina.com
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sat–Sun Closed
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are offered at the weight management clinic?
Medical weight loss program and bariatric surgery options with expert team and personalized pathways.
What are the hours for the Minneapolis weight loss clinic?
Monday—Friday 8 a.m.—4:30 p.m.; Saturday—Sunday Closed.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- GLP1 Clinics: 3.0 out of 5 stars (3 reviews)
- directory.reviewsonmywebsite.com (for United location): 3.7 out of 5 stars (3 reviews (across Google))
Patients praise
- Providers are described as good listeners and knowledgeable
- Patients feel supported and encouraged in their weight loss journeys
- Ease of access to virtual appointments and digital tools
- Clear communication and thorough explanations of treatment options
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding administrative, billing, and scheduling services
- Difficulties obtaining timely post-operative support and communication
- Reports of poor bedside manner from some clinical staff
- Concerns about inconsistent information provided by different team members
"Jing Lin and the Weight Management Program have been providing me with great care, support and guidance in my journey towards weight loss. They have made it easy for me to get the medication and help create a diet plan..."
— Patient review for provider Jing Lin, PA"Unfortunately the help you receive from this clinic afterwards is nothing short of disappointing... Any questions I asked she made me feel like I was an idiot. My paperwork had the wrong dates... nobody calls me back."
— Patient review for Allina Health Weight Management (Mercy Bariatric Center)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Andrea M Brody, PA - Saint Paul, MN - Bariatric Medicine — May 3, 2026
- Nicole L Akhigbe, NP - Saint Paul, MN - Bariatric Medicine — Mar 29, 2026
- Bariatric surgery helps Jen lose weight, reclaim life — Dec 1, 2025
- A sneak peak in Abbott Northwestern’s new hospital tower — Jul 7, 2026
- Dr. Gretchen R Rasmusson, MD - Edina, MN - Internal Medicine - Schedule Appointment — May 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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