Essentia Health
Gastroenterology • Duluth, MN • Since 1888
About
Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center is a medical practices provider based in Duluth, MN, founded in 1888. The center employs 21 people and operates within the Essentia Health network. It offers general medical services through its Duluth facility, with notable departmental distribution in Medical, Operations, and Education. To find gastroenterology providers or specific clinic details at the Duluth 1st Street site, visit Essentia Health’s St. Mary’s Medical Center or Duluth clinic find-a-clinic pages or contact the center directly.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
420 E 1st St
Phone
218-786-3985
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the clinic's hours?
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call for holiday hours.
Where is the Gastroenterology clinic located?
420 E 1st St, Duluth, Minnesota 55805.
Is there a pharmacy on site?
Yes, the Essentia Health-Duluth 1st Street Pharmacy is on site.
Who are the gastroenterology providers?
Providers listed include Jonathan Gapp, MD; Alexandra Atkinson, APRN, CNP; Angelique Thibault, APRN, CNP; Johan Bakken, MD; Jake McGraw, PA-C; Brittany Ortler, APRN, CNP; Jessica Noelting, MD; Conrad Ross, PA-C; Amy Chehock, APRN, CNP; Jon Reich, MD; Timothy Rubin, MD; Nicole Swanson, APRN, CNP; Sarah Lach, PA-C; Erica Williams, APRN, CNP; Jody Olson, MD; Panagiotis Panagiotakis, MD; AnnaGloria Mwamasika, PA-C; Annie Heermans, MD; Yonatan Hillman, MD.
What services are offered?
Gastroenterology and Liver Care Gastroenterology.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jon Reich): 5.0/5.0 (19 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jessica Noelting): 4.8/5.0 (4 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Nicole Swanson, APRN): 4.7/5.0 (26 reviews)
- U.S. News (Angelique Thibault, NP): 5.0/5.0 (30 reviews)
- Essentia Health (Sarah Lach, PA-C): 4.9/5.0 (184 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Brittany Ortler, APRN): 5.0/5.0 (8 reviews)
Patients praise
- Thorough and knowledgeable care
- Professional and kind staff interactions
- Clear explanations of conditions and procedures
- Attentive listening to patient concerns
- Helpful after-visit summaries
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding follow-up and communication
- Perceived dismissiveness of patient concerns
- Perceived lack of thoroughness in diagnostic investigation
"Dr. Reich is one of the best doctors I've ever had. He is always punctual, prepared and concerned. He offers information in a non condescending way, and offers a variety of options. Extremely professional.and equally personable."
— Healthgrades"DR. Noelting was very knowledgeable. Explained procedures to me, what I can expect. Asked if I had any questions or concerns. Came in after procedures and explained in detail my findings. She was very kind, and sweet."
— Healthgrades"She never got back to me - I have lung cancer and she talked about my constipation more than the reason I was there - which was do I need another biopsy of the growth in my pancreas."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Grace Lindstrom joins Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic First Street Building to practice family medicine - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Sep 10, 2025
- Lindstrom joins Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic | Minnesota Business — Sep 8, 2025
- Angela Lee Begins Practice in Gastroenterology at Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic - Midwest Medical Edition — Jan 19, 2026
- Anna Reinholz Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Gastroenterology - Midwest Medical Edition — Oct 7, 2025
- Laura Walker Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic as Gastroenterology Practitioner - Midwest Medical Edition — Oct 7, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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