Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic
Ophthalmology • Virginia, MN
About
Ophthalmology - Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic in Virginia, Minnesota offers eye surgery and ophthalmology services. The clinic is located at 1101 9th St N and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. An on-site pharmacy is available for prescription pickup.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
1101 9th St N, Virginia, Minnesota 55792
Phone
218-305-0000
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Offered
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Make an Appointment hours
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
- Essentia Health internal reviews (Dr. Peter Van Patten): 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on 171 reviews) (171 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Peter Van Patten): 4.75 out of 5 stars
- Apple Maps (Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic): 3.8 out of 5 stars (22 reviews)
Patients praise
- Thorough and professional examinations
- Clear explanations of treatment options and information provided to take home
- Positive nurse communication
- High overall provider satisfaction ratings
Common complaints
- Long wait times in exam rooms
- Perceived lack of attentiveness during exams
- Reports of rude or dismissive communication style by some providers
"Dr. Van Patten was extremely thorough & professional. He explained everything, gave me treatment options, & printed off information for me to take home."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Peter Van Patten"The provider was very slow at coming to the exam room... When he did, he only checked a couple items on my eyes... he was rude and cut me off."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. Peter Van PattenSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- “It’s good for both of us.” Clinic transfer to Essentia Health considered a win-win - Hometown Focus | Northland news & stories — Jul 17, 2025
- "It's good for both of us." Clinic transfer to Essentia Health considered a win-win | Northland Minnesota — Jul 17, 2025
- By volunteering at a free clinic, Essentia providers in Virginia ensure access to care for all | BallingNews — May 22, 2026
- Essentia Health-Virginia Boosts Emergency Services to Better Serve the Community - Duluth News Tribune - India Bulletin — Jun 17, 2026
- Essentia Health-Virginia earns four-star hospital rating - Hometown Focus | Northland news & stories — Jun 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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