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Dr. Brenda Cary, MD

Dr. Brenda Cary, MD

Family Medicine*
10+ years of experience
(218) 288-1914

Dr. Brenda Cary, MD is a family medicine physician in Virginia, MN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 2010. She is affiliated with Essentia Health-Virginia. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)
(218) 288-1914
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1101 9th St N
Virginia, MN 55792

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Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic1101 9th St N Virginia, MN 55792
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  • Hours
    • Mon: open 24 hours
    • Thu: open 24 hours
    • Fri: 10:00am - 7:00pm
    • Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
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(218) 288-1914

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Cary specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care • Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Cary's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cary

3.6
19 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 20, 2025
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She is a fantastic doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2025
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All good
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 2024
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Dr Cary is a wonderful provider.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 19, 2024
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Dr. Carey was wonderful! I would definitely recommend her to my family and friends.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 18, 2024
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Seemed uninterested.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 09, 2024
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All around good experience
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 11, 2024
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I didn't feel rushed at all and Dr. Cary explained my concerns very well. It was a very good visit.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 24, 2024
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Dr. Cary is an excellent physician
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 06, 2024
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Good
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 03, 2024
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Been my doctor for over 5 years and has screwed up on all my prescriptions. Recently submitted one prescription, that I have been on for over 20 years, but only prescribed 1/2 the dosage. Send her messages, because I have multiple prescriptions, to write it for 90 days plus 3 refills, but only writes it for 90 days, so I have to call my insurance and send her more messages. Then my insurance is trying to contact her, but get no reply and sends me letters. Won’t send in any more prescription for me unless I make an office visit. Am switching doctors and clinics now because of her. And then if you do call for an office appointment they say she’s “gone for 2 months. Last time I saw her I went to the bathroom while waiting for test results. No one else was in the clinic. I was there for 5 hours and got a message my prescription was ready to be picked up, and never saw her again. Never treated me for 2 problems and I suffered for 1 month then saw another doc who diagnosed it in 10 minutes
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 17, 2021
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I saw Dr Cary on 8-13-18, the only reason I saw her and not my regular care provider is because my primary care doctor didn't have any appointments available until Oct and I was due for my annual physical, plus I'd been having some other issues to deal with. I know that doctors are busy, but it seemed to me that she was in this big rush to get done with me and therefore didn't really seem to care about me as a person/patient. Next time I'll wait to get an Appt. with my regular care provide
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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B Jones in none – Aug 15, 2018
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She doesn't listen to concerns, doesn't explain results or test or answer question.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Duluth, MN – Mar 10, 2016
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As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.

  • Family Medicine

  • Long Term Care Medicine

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  • University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus

    Medical School, 2010
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Essentia Health-Virginia

    901 9th St N
    Virginia, MN 55792

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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