Weight Loss (Non-surgical) - Essentia Health-Ely Clinic
Weight Management • Ely, MN
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Stephen Park): 4.0 out of 5 stars (based on 4 reviews) (4 reviews)
- Essentia Health internal provider profile (for Kristine Mosher): 4.5 out of 5 stars (based on 61 reviews) (61 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and expert care providers
- Motivation derived from providers applying lifestyle advice to themselves
- Availability of providers to help identify alternative food options
- Confidence-building regarding health outcomes like weight loss and diabetes management
Common complaints
- High cost of consultations and programs compared to alternatives
- Perception of inflexible, one-path approach to weight management
- Reports of patients feeling lectured rather than encouraged or supported
- Dissatisfaction with reliance on support staff rather than the primary specialist for follow-ups
- General administrative/billing complaints regarding Essentia Health system (e.g., billing errors, collection issues)
In patients' words
"He spent a fair amount of time with me explaining the role of insulin in the role of weight loss. He has given me confidence that I can overcome my Wight problem and related diabetes."
— Healthgrades patient review of Dr. Stephen Park"Dr. Parks has an Low Carb Diet Program...cost wise is way above the normal cost of similar plans...She gives NO feedback, NO suggestions, NO plans. You can go to other facilities for $80.00 per visit and receive a coach that you can text or email at anytime."
— Healthgrades patient review of Dr. Stephen Park"Impressive how knowledgeable she is on the subject, and also it's very obvious that she applies it to her own personal lifestyle. She doesn't just talk the talk, so that's very motivating for the patient."
— WebMD patient review of Kristine Mosher"As a person helping with diet management she is stuck on one path. This path is supported by science as well as many other paths including the use of proven medication... I felt lectured at."
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