About Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic provides a mix of experiences, with some patients expressing dissatisfaction, particularly in the emergency room. One reviewer indicated that the ER felt dysfunctional and suggested going to a larger hospital for emergencies. However, other reviews highlight positive experiences, especially with the clinic's staff and services. Patients have praised specific staff members, like a fantastic doctor and compassionate ER nurses, for their attentive care. Many appreciated the friendly atmosphere and the way staff eased nervousness during procedures, such as mammograms and biopsies. The hospital's care during serious conditions, like pneumonia, was also commended, with patients noting excellent medical attention from doctors and nurses. Additionally, the food service received positive remarks for its quality and quick delivery, suggesting a focus on patient comfort beyond medical care. Overall, while there are mixed reviews regarding emergency services, many patients have found the care at Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic to be attentive, compassionate, and supportive.
Top physicians, PAs, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, nurses, and other friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff provide excellent medical clinic, Emergency Department and hospital care with helicopter pad access when necessary. I have had appointments, emergencies, and surgeries there with several different providers and appreciated all of them.
This ER is dysfunctional. Brought my significant other here because we live at Lake Park. We are here right now. Should have went to our regular Sanford Hospital ER in Fargo. Understand it is a small hospital so maybe best it can be. I’m sure they try but the manner of some of the nurses leaves a bit to be desired.
Make the trip to Fargo Sanford if you have an emergency. It has to be better.
Nurses are great but dr kulasingham is very dismissive and arrogant to me specifically I have herniated discs and when I bend over and stand up straight it hurts pretty good along with twisting or even picking my two young children up and None of the three doctors I have seen at Essentia in DL and Fargo could tell me why I was having back pain still and after 6 months I saw Roger in physical therapy and he finally explained what the pain was from and still not getting the help I feel I need for my back problem And pain to get better but I still try to do little things here and there to make a little money to keep my bills paid, Wish I could get more help but it feels...read full review