ENT clinics & specialty care | HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) • Northfield, MN • Since 1957
About
HealthPartners is a nonprofit health care provider and health insurer based in Bloomington, Minnesota, offering care, coverage, research, and education. It operates as an integrated system with Park Nicollet Health Services under its umbrella and has a regional presence in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with a broader reach through partnerships (15 countries noted in highlights). Key details: - Type: Nonprofit health care provider and insurer - Headquarters: Bloomington, Minnesota - Founded: 1957 - Services: Hospitals, clinics, medical and dental insurance, online care, and health programs - Partners: Park Nicollet Health Services (and related regional health systems) - Locations: Multiple offices/headquarters in Bloomington, MN; regional care networks - Notable notes: Emphasizes expert care and health plan options; part of broader network including health providers and insurers If you’re specifically looking for ENT (ear, nose, and throat) clinics or specialty care within HealthPartners and Park Nicollet in Northfield: - The summary indicates HealthPartners/Park Nicollet provides comprehensive specialty care, including ENT, across its network, though Northfield-specific ENT locations aren’t listed in the provided highlights. - For precise ENT clinics in Northfield, you may want to check HealthPartners Park Nicollet directory or contact 952-883-6000 to confirm Northfield-based ENT clinics, affiliated specialists, and appointment options.
Clinic Type
ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
Address
8170 33rd Ave S, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425, US
Phone
952-993-8000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (Northfield Hospital & Clinics): 4.9/5 stars (331 reviews (for the Northfield clinic location))
- Healthgrades: 4.6/5 stars (58 ratings (Dr. Derek Schmidt, ENT specialist))
- Healthgrades: 4.9/5 stars (54 ratings (Alison Zismer, ENT specialist))
- Healthgrades (Northfield Hospital): 81% recommend hospital (N/A)
Patients praise
- doctors described as knowledgeable, thorough, and personable
- caring and professional support staff
- positive patient experience with surgical outcomes and follow-up care
- welcoming and supportive clinic atmosphere
- strong emphasis on building long-standing patient relationships
Common complaints
- occasional dissatisfaction with appointment punctuality and wait times
- negative experiences regarding perceived lack of thoroughness during specific ENT examinations
- frustration with perceived excessive focus on procedures or imaging over direct patient communication
"Alison was friendly, knowledgeable and carried out my ENT procedure painlessly and carefully."
— Healthgrades user review"I went in for an exam with an ENT there yesterday. It was the weirdest doctor interaction I’ve ever had... he was pushing for me to get a CT scan before even looking in my ears, nose or throat."
— ComplaintsBoard user review regarding Park Nicollet ENT"He listens carefully and is very thoughtful about treatment."
— Healthgrades user review (Dr. Derek Schmidt)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Four medical specialists to join NH+C from Allina — Jul 1, 2026
- NH+C’s purchase of Allina moves forward; providers moving to NH+C announced – KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1 — Apr 28, 2026
- Pain Management | Northfield Hospital + Clinics
- NH+C to assume ownership of Northfield Allina Clinic – KYMN Radio · Northfield, MN · AM 1080 & FM 95.1 — Dec 16, 2025
- Find individual insurance in-network providers | HealthPartners
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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