Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic

Ophthalmology • Virginia, MN

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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.

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Clinic Type

Ophthalmology

Address

1101 9th St N, Virginia, Minnesota 55792

Phone

218-305-0000

Email

Purchasing@EssentiaHealth.org

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

https://www.essentiahealth.org/find-facility/ophthalmology-essentia-health-virginia-clinic

Services Offered

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Technology & Equipment

Eye Surgery Ophthalmology

Team

Peter Van Patten, MD, MD — Ophthalmologist

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

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 Patten

Synthesized 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. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.