
Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic
Optometry • Virginia, MN
About
Ophthalmology - Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic in Virginia, Minnesota offers ophthalmology and eye surgery services. The clinic is located at 1101 9th St N and features an on-site pharmacy. Peter Van Patten, MD specializes in eye surgery ophthalmology.
Clinic Type
Optometry
Address
1101 9th St N, Virginia, Minnesota 55792
Phone
218-305-0000
Purchasing@EssentiaHealth.org
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report: General Essentia Health-Virginia hospital patient experience scores range from 3/5 to roughly 63-88% recommendation rates across different platforms (17 reviews (hospital level))
- Essentia Health internal provider pages: 4.8-4.9 out of 5 (individual ophthalmology providers) (Hundreds of reviews per provider (e.g., 278-321 reviews))
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction ratings for ophthalmology providers, with individual scores typically around 4.8-4.9 out of 5
- Patients often describe ophthalmologists as thorough, professional, informative, and excellent listeners
- Clinical staff praised for efficiency and being patient-focused in addressing medical concerns
- Clear communication and willingness to explain complex conditions or treatments reported by patients
Common complaints
- Some patients reported concerns regarding communication, particularly with medication changes without discussion
- Isolated reports of negative staff attitude or lack of empathy toward patient needs
- Occasional complaints regarding administrative or procedural experiences in the broader clinic setting
"She was the most informative, honest, understanding, educated and professional Doctor I have seen... She really cares about my health and took steps needed for me to get better."
— Healthgrades patient review of an Essentia Health ophthalmologist"Dr. Gable was easy to talk to and honest and forthright in her answers. However she discontinued 4 or so medications without telling me or even discussing it with me."
— Healthgrades patient review of an Essentia Health providerSynthesized 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
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