Apply For Physician - Hematology Medical Oncology - Brainerd, MN
Cancer Center/Oncology • Brainerd, MN
Clinic Type
Cancer Center/Oncology
Address
Brainerd, MN
Phone
218-829-2838
Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is the location of the Cancer Center/Oncology clinic?
Brainerd, MN.
What support services are available?
Genetic counselor, nutrition support, social work, nurse navigation, research nurse, physical rehabilitation, and lymphedema specialists.
What specialty services are on-site?
On-site Radiation Oncology, Surgery, Interventional Radiology & Cardiology, and Palliative Care.
Is there a multidisciplinary team approach?
Yes, participation in Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Conferences and telemedicine/community cancer center initiatives.
Are there opportunities for professional development?
Quarterly meetings with Essentia Health Hem/Onc providers and mentorship opportunities with colleagues in Duluth and Fargo.
What is the call schedule for hospitalists?
Consultative Call Only: Hospitalists handle admissions and nighttime coverage. Approximately 10 days of call per month.
What is the patient load?
Average of 12-15 follow-up visits and 1-2 new patients per day.
Are there outreach opportunities?
Potential for outreach after establishing your practice.
Are there special programs?
Nurse Practitioner-run High Risk Breast Program & Survivorship Clinic, Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening program.
What about infusion services?
24-chair on-site Ambulatory Infusion Center with an average volume of 40 patient visits per day, administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive medications, and more.
Are there research opportunities?
Access to current, relevant clinical trials through the NCORP.
Professional affiliation?
Strong ties with the referral center.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- DocSpot (for Dr. Aby Z. Philip): 4.81/5 stars (229 ratings)
- Healthgrades (for Lauren Blaine, APRN): 5.0/5 stars (3 ratings)
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Laura Joque): 3.0/5 stars (2 ratings)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and caring approach
- Thorough and clear explanations of conditions and treatments
- Professional and polite staff interactions
- Strong listening skills and patient-centered communication
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times
- Concerns about care quality or communication in specific isolated instances
"Dr. Philip was very kind and caring. He explained everything in detail regarding my upcoming test."
— DocSpot user review"Lauren is a wonderful addition to the Oncology team. She is knowledgeable, a great listener, focused on the patient and great at putting the patient at ease."
— Healthgrades user review"She took her time and explained things well beyond the questions we brought to ask her. She seems compassionate and deeply motivated to make my dad well again."
— Healthgrades user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lakewood Health System to host public open house for new cancer center - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter — Sep 28, 2025
- Cuyuna Regional Medical Center to open new clinic in Nisswa | KAXE — Oct 6, 2025
- Cancer Center Coming to Lakewood Health Clinic in Staples Next Year - Lakeland PBS — Jun 17, 2026
- UofM and Lakewood Health System expand rural physician pipeline - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter — Apr 29, 2026
- Tracy Wallin Finds Hope in the Hard at Lakewood Health System — Jun 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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