Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Good Beginnings OB Clinic (Brainerd)
Obstetrics and Gynecology • Brainerd, MN
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades and Vitals: Approximately 4.2 to 4.5 out of 5 stars (varies by provider) (16-17 ratings per physician cited)
- WebMD Care: 4.5 out of 5 (3 ratings)
- Essentia Health internal provider profile: 5.0 out of 5 (85 ratings)
What patients say
Patients praise
- providers are often described as caring, attentive, and professional
- many patients report feeling heard and valued during appointments
- clear communication and effective explanation of procedures or treatment plans
- high overall patient satisfaction scores for individual practitioners at the facility
Common complaints
- occasional patient reports of feeling dismissed or having concerns minimized
- frustration with administrative processes such as being scheduled with unfamiliar providers
- isolated reports of dissatisfaction with treatment plans or perceived coercion
In patients' words
"She walked me through every single part of the process and was so patient and caring. She answered every question I had with compassion."
— WebMD patient review (Jessica Berg, APRN)"The provider made me feel like I was her most valued patient. I know she must give this same care to all her patients it makes coming to see her more comfortable and that she sees me as a person and listens to my concerns."
— Healthgrades patient review (Dr. Kirsten Sjostrand)"It's upsetting to me that something like that was so wrong. I thought that appointment was completely pointless and very disheartening know that my 'care team' knows truthfully nothing about me."
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