Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic
Medical Weight Loss • Mandan, ND
About
Essentia Health is a nonprofit integrated health system serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota with a mission to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. Headquartered in Duluth, MN, the system employs thousands of staff (over 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners among 15,000+ employees) and operates a network of 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, long-term care and assisted living facilities, ambulance services, pharmacies, and a research institute. It is part of the Marshfield Clinic Health System and emphasizes values like Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. For precise facility details (addresses, services, and hours) in Bismarck, Mandan, or Kirkwood Clinic locations, a targeted search of Essentia Health’s North Dakota network or the specific clinic pages is recommended.
Clinic Type
Medical Weight Loss
Address
727 Kirkwood Mall Bismarck
Phone
Main Phone - Toll Free
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Telehealth
Call for holiday hours
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Make an appointment
See Make an Appointment section: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call for holiday hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic): 4.6/5 stars (422 reviews)
- Essentia Health (for individual provider Dr. John Erickstad): 5.0/5 stars (243 reviews)
- PainClinics.com (Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic): 4.9/5 stars (230 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Meghan Hendrickson, Mandan): 3.0/5 stars (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Dale Klein, Mandan): 4.0/5 stars (5 reviews)
Patients praise
- Many patients praise the medical expertise, professionalism, and thoroughness of the physicians and medical staff
- Some locations noted for a welcoming and caring atmosphere, particularly in women's health and family medicine specialties
- Appreciation for staff responsiveness during critical care journeys like pregnancy
- Efficient, thorough, and attentive care reported by some patients for specific procedures or appointments
Common complaints
- Poor communication and follow-up on patient requests and insurance-related paperwork
- Staff at reception desks perceived as rude, unwelcoming, or lacking empathy
- Long wait times beyond scheduled appointment slots
- Administrative inefficiencies and billing concerns
- Occasional experiences of feeling rushed during appointments
- Perception of providers as indifferent or judgemental in isolated cases
"The past three appointments I have had in Bismarck with Essentia Health has been a horrible experience."
— Yelp reviewer"Dr Eberts was very thorough in his exam, and explained issues in great detail to my understanding. Thank you for the outstanding service."
— Patient testimonial for Gateway Clinic"I do not recommend Dr. Hendrickson because she comes off as indifferent, annoyed, and judgemental. Also, she doesn't explain things well."
— Healthgrades reviewer for a Mandan-based providerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Essentia Health Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Dr. Vanna Kay to Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic - Midwest Medical Edition — Jan 28, 2026
- Madison Hetletved Joins Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic as Family Medicine Practitioner - Midwest Medical Edition — Apr 28, 2026
- Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Practitioner Brittany Minor - Midwest Medical Edition — Dec 22, 2025
- Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Welcomes Family Medicine Practitioner Amy Heim - Midwest Medical Edition — Dec 9, 2025
- Dr. Jean M. Gustafson - Bismarck, ND - RateMDs — Nov 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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