Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery and Weight Center
Weight Management • Minneapolis, MN • Since 1957 • 1 main center mentioned (Twin Cities/Bloomington area) locations
About
HealthPartners is a nonprofit integrated health care provider and health insurer based in Bloomington, MN (Twin Cities area). It offers care, coverage, research, and education to members and patients, including services related to weight health. While the page highlights HealthPartners’ broad role in hospitals, insurance, clinics, and online care, it does not provide specific details on a Bariatric Surgery & Weight Center. For targeted bariatric services in Minneapolis–St. Paul, consider contacting HealthPartners directly at 952-883-6000 or visiting healthpartners.com to find weight management programs, approved bariatric surgeons, and insurance coverage options.
Clinic Type
Weight Management
Address
8170 33rd Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone
952-993-8000
ASMBSNews@compartnersny.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Educational group video visits; telehealth components mentioned
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
MBSAQIP-recognized program; MBSAQIP is noted for quality outcomes; Blue Distinction Plus designation for bariatric surgery; Centers of Excellence recognition by PreferredOne and United Resource Network; preferred provider by Medica and HealthPartners
self-pay, insurance
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Educational group video visit for consultation — not specified
FAQs
What is MBSAQIP?
The program is nationally recognized as a comprehensive center for bariatric care, emphasizing high-quality care and outcomes.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ObesityHelp (Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery Program): 4.36 / 5 (198)
- Healthgrades (Provider: Kimberly Bleasdale, PA-C): 4.9 / 5 (23)
- Healthgrades (Provider: Colleen Kuzj, PA): 4.8 / 5 (13)
Patients praise
- Nationally accredited/recognized program (MBSAQIP, Blue Distinction Plus)
- High patient satisfaction ratings for specific providers at the Park Nicollet Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss Center
- Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care approach combining surgical and medical weight management
- Accessible follow-up care and personalized support services
Common complaints
- Reports of administrative/scheduling errors and lack of follow-up communication
- General patient frustration regarding HealthPartners billing practices, customer service responsiveness, and medical record accessibility
- Occasional negative experiences regarding insurance coverage approval processes for bariatric procedures
"Kim is fantastic. With her help, guidance, and support, I have lost just over 100 pounds."
— Healthgrades review for Kimberly Bleasdale, PA-C"I arrived early and to my surprise they DID NOT HAVE ME ON THE SCHEDULE! They were nervously typing away and said my appointments had been cancelled internally the Thursday before but the Clinic Manager... was TOO BUSY TO CALL ME."
— Patient blog entry regarding a past experience at the Methodist Hospital Bariatric ProgramSynthesized 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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