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Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic

Optometry • Virginia, MN

★★★★★4.8/5295 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • U.S. News & World Report: 3/5 (17 reviews)
  • Essentia Health internal provider pages: 4.9/5 (278 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • High patient satisfaction ratings for ophthalmology providers, with individual scores typically around 4.8-4.9 out of 5
  • Patients often describe ophthalmologists as thorough, professional, informative, and excellent listeners
  • Clinical staff praised for efficiency and being patient-focused in addressing medical concerns
  • Clear communication and willingness to explain complex conditions or treatments reported by patients

Common complaints

  • Some patients reported concerns regarding communication, particularly with medication changes without discussion
  • Isolated reports of negative staff attitude or lack of empathy toward patient needs
  • Occasional complaints regarding administrative or procedural experiences in the broader clinic setting

In patients' words

"She was the most informative, honest, understanding, educated and professional Doctor I have seen... She really cares about my health and took steps needed for me to get better."

— Healthgrades patient review of an Essentia Health ophthalmologist

"Dr. Gable was easy to talk to and honest and forthright in her answers. However she discontinued 4 or so medications without telling me or even discussing it with me."

— Healthgrades patient review of an Essentia Health provider

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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