Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Good Beginnings OB Clinic
Sexual and Reproductive Health Clinic • Brainerd, MN
What patients say
Patients praise
- Providers are frequently described as good listeners who make patients feel valued
- Professional and caring bedside manner of clinicians
- Clear explanations and effective communication from doctors regarding procedures and care plans
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding nursing staff communication and consistency
- Reports of inadequate patient education in some cases
- Instances of long wait times for appointments
In patients' words
"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 for Dr. Kirsten Sjostrand"She is caring and really listens to concerns. She addresses everything. Her follow up is super. She is always professional. Her bedside manner is second to none."
— Healthgrades patient review for Dr. Alicia Prahm"Nurses aren’t on the same page, every time I called I got a hold of a different nurse. Issues rarely got resolved. I learned to not trust what they say."
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