Essentia Health
Cancer Care • Duluth, MN
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
- Essentia Health is a nonprofit health care system headquartered in Duluth, MN, serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, with a mission to “make a healthy difference.” - The Duluth Clinic site—Oncology at Duluth Clinic, 1st Street (Building A)—is part of Essentia Health’s network of 14 hospitals and 78 clinics. The Duluth location provides oncology services as part of the system’s patient-centered care. 8 U.S. offices for Essentia Health; main address listed as 502 East 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805 (HQ). Contact numbers include 218-786-8376 and 855-469-6532. - The organization employs over 15,000 people (including 2,200+ physicians/advanced practitioners) and operates under values such as Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Justice, and Teamwork. If you need directions, hours, or specific oncology services at the Duluth Clinic (1st Street, Building A), I can pull those details or provide a targeted contact.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the clinic hours?
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call for holiday hours.
Social Media
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Photos published by Essentia Health showing the cancer care practice in Duluth, MN.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BestProsInTown: Generally mixed reviews across platforms with specific positive mentions for oncology care providers (46 reviews on BestProsInTown for the 1st Street location; varies on other platforms)
- Birdeye (Cancer Rehabilitation): 3 out of 5 stars (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Individual Provider): 5 out of 5 stars (7 ratings/reviews for Dr. Jessica Sawyer)
Patients praise
- Patients praise the competency and kindness of doctors and nurses in oncology/cancer services
- Highly satisfied with the clinical care provided by specific oncologists like Dr. Jessica Sawyer
- Appreciation for treatment environments being described as professional and patient-centered
Common complaints
- Inefficient and disorganized communication
- Overreliance on the MyChart portal resulting in delays
- Concerns regarding billing practices (e.g., annual physicals billed as diagnostic visits)
- Perceived poor patient care and wait times in broader Essentia Health facilities
"I have had to deal with the cancer center in Duluth mn for a year now, and I will tell you they have some of the greatest people as far as nurses and doctors in the business. Im glad to say that I’m probably alive today because of the nurses and doctors and everyone involved with my situation at the cancer center."
- Birdeye User Review"Inefficient, disorganized, and unprofessional. Overreliance on MyChart by the staff resulting in delayed and poor communicate with patients."
- Yelp User Review (1st Street Clinic)"100% patient-centered radiology oncology department. Everyone is on board, they run an efficient, yet unhurried treatment environment."
- Healthgrades User Review (Dr. Jessica Sawyer)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Austin Fournier joins Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic to practice hematology and oncology - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota - Dec 24, 2025
- Essentia Health Nurses and APPs Strike Comes to an End - Fox21Online - Jul 22, 2025
- RNs and Advanced Practice workers standing strong 11 days into open-ended strike — Fight Back! News - Jul 20, 2025
- Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic expands lung cancer screening with new robotic system - WDIO.com - Jan 28, 2026
- Essentia Health invests in lung cancer detection robot - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota - Feb 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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