ENT clinics & specialty care | HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) • Northfield, MN
Ratings by platform
- Birdeye (Northfield Hospital & Clinics): 4.9/5 stars (331 reviews (for the Northfield clinic location))
- Healthgrades: 4.6/5 stars (58 ratings (Dr. Derek Schmidt, ENT specialist))
- Healthgrades: 4.9/5 stars (54 ratings (Alison Zismer, ENT specialist))
- Healthgrades (Northfield Hospital): 81% recommend hospital (N/A)
What patients say
Patients praise
- doctors described as knowledgeable, thorough, and personable
- caring and professional support staff
- positive patient experience with surgical outcomes and follow-up care
- welcoming and supportive clinic atmosphere
- strong emphasis on building long-standing patient relationships
Common complaints
- occasional dissatisfaction with appointment punctuality and wait times
- negative experiences regarding perceived lack of thoroughness during specific ENT examinations
- frustration with perceived excessive focus on procedures or imaging over direct patient communication
In patients' words
"Alison was friendly, knowledgeable and carried out my ENT procedure painlessly and carefully."
— Healthgrades user review"I went in for an exam with an ENT there yesterday. It was the weirdest doctor interaction I’ve ever had... he was pushing for me to get a CT scan before even looking in my ears, nose or throat."
— ComplaintsBoard user review regarding Park Nicollet ENT"He listens carefully and is very thoughtful about treatment."
— Healthgrades user review (Dr. Derek Schmidt)"The reviews for Northfield Clinic at Northfield Hospital & Clinics consistently highlight a warm, inviting atmosphere and exceptional patient care."
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