Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Essentia Health St. Mary's ...
Orthopedics • Superior, WI
About
Essentia Health St. Mary’s (Duluth) focuses on orthopedics and sports medicine services, including access for patients in the Superior, WI area. The organization operates a broad Minnesota–North Dakota–Wisconsin network with multiple facilities (HQ in Duluth, offices in Fargo, Brainerd, Virginia, Superior, etc.). They list a range of health career roles and facilities, highlighting a multi-site system with specialty and hospital services. If you’re specifically seeking Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Essentia St. Mary’s, you’ll want to contact the Duluth site or nearby Essentia locations to confirm providers, clinics, and appointment options for Superior-area patients.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
3500 Tower Ave
Phone
715-817-7100
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Call for holiday hours)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
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Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call for holiday hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Daniel Mark, MD): 4.7 out of 5 stars (33 reviews)
- Essentia Health (Dr. Michael Torchia, MD): 4.8 out of 5 stars (83 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Elizabeth Stecker, APRN): 4.86 out of 5 stars (approx.) (Not explicitly totaled)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Gibbons, MD): 4.28 out of 5 stars (approx.) (Not explicitly totaled)
- Essentia Health (Linda Lohnes, APRN,CNP): 4.8 out of 5 stars (131 reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality, knowledgeable care from specialists
- Personable and professional interaction with staff and providers
- Clear communication and detailed explanations of procedures and diagnoses
- Effective surgical outcomes and recovery guidance
Common complaints
- Some reports of disengaged or inattentive provider behavior
- Discrepancies in medical notes regarding patient symptoms
"He was very personable, yet professional. He described each procedure in detail and showed me pictures of my scans so I knew what was wrong and how he was going to repair it."
— Patient review for Dr. Michael Gibbons, MD on Healthgrades"She took a patient with a shattered femur and helped me recover the ability to walk. The perfect taskmaster: helpful, encouraging, full of wisdom and great advice, but always focused on pushing me to do my best."
— Patient review for Elizabeth Stecker, APRN on Healthgrades"Patients say the provider offers personable care with helpful explanations, with several describing thorough treatment approaches and dedication to patient needs. Some note the provider's skill with procedures and willingness to offer multiple treatment options. However, one patient felt the provider seemed disengaged."
— Summary of patient reviews for Dr. Daniel Mark, MD on HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic welcomes Dr. Daniel Diaz, who specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Oct 15, 2025
- Kristine Stompro joins Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes to practice orthopedic surgery - Detroit Lakes Tribune | News, weather, sports from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota — Mar 21, 2026
- Essentia Health adds orthopedic, sports medicine specialist - Becker’s Spine Review — Jan 28, 2026
- Essentia Health St. Mary's-Superior Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Justin Sporleder - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota — Dec 24, 2025
- Dr. Diaz joins Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic | Newsmakers | businessnorth.com — Oct 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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