Essentia Health
Optometry • Eveleth, MN • multiple (Virginia and Detroit Lakes clinics noted) locations
About
Essentia Health is a nonprofit integrated health system serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, headquartered in Duluth, MN. It operates 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, long-term care and senior facilities, ambulance services, pharmacies, and a research institute, employing over 15,000 staff and 2,200+ physicians. The organization emphasizes patient-centered care under its mission to “make a healthy difference in people’s lives,” guided by core values including Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. For Ophthalmology in Eveleth specifically, Essentia Health provides ophthalmology services through its regional network; details such as clinic location, physicians, and appointment options in Eveleth are not listed in the excerpt, but Ophthalmology is among the services offered across their system.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
Ophthalmology - Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic, 1101 9th St N, Virginia, Minnesota 55792; Ophthalmology - Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes Clinic, 1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501
Phone
844-663-1068
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm
Telehealth
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Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is an ophthalmologist?
An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD) with specialized training in the diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical treatment of conditions involving the eyes.
What services are offered at Essentia Health Ophthalmology?
Ophthalmologists and optometrists provide comprehensive eye care, including eye tests, glasses, contacts, eye medications, and discussions about eye surgery or vision rehabilitation.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Essentia Health Website: 4.9 out of 5 (299 reviews for Dr. Cole Swiston)
- Essentia Health Website: 4.9 out of 5 (321 reviews for Dr. Sarah Galchus)
- Essentia Health Website: 4.9 out of 5 (266 reviews for Dr. Joseph Morehouse)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction ratings for individual ophthalmologists across the Essentia Health network
- Providers described as professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and helpful
- Patients appreciate clear communication and understandable instructions from eye care providers
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with billing department and communication regarding insurance/billing errors
- Occasional reports of administrative or care-related complaints regarding broader Essentia Health facilities, not specific to Ophthalmology in Eveleth
"Dr. Swiston is one of the best and thorough doctors I have experienced at Essentia."
— Healthgrades"The nurse and doctor were very helpful, informative, and approachable."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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