
Ophthalmology - Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C)
Ophthalmology • Duluth, MN
Ratings by platform
- Essentia Health Official Website: 4.9 out of 5 (for individual ophthalmologists) (Hundreds of reviews across providers)
- Healthgrades: 4.9 to 5.0 out of 5.0 (87 for Dr. Galchus; 23 for Dr. Swiston)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Professional, knowledgeable, and caring providers
- Thorough examinations and clear explanations
- Friendly and approachable staff
- High patient satisfaction across ophthalmology and optical department staff
Common complaints
- Very few negative comments reported; occasional mention of standard clinical experiences
In patients' words
"Dr. Galchus is the 'goat' and is extremely professional, knowledgeable and caring about every patient. She's the BEST."
— Healthgrades Patient Review"The entire optical department staff had been wonderful. I have seen several different doctors in that department and am very pleased with the care I received."
— Healthgrades Patient Review"Dr. Swiston is one of the best and thorough doctors I have experienced at Essentia. Extremely satisfied with this provider."
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