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Dr. Brett Nienaber, MD

Dr. Brett Nienaber, MD

Family Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Brett Nienaber, MD is a family medicine physician in Pequot Lakes, MN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1979. He is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Locations

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Pequot Lakes Clinic

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Pequot Lakes Clinic4317 W Woodman St Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Nienaber specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Nienaber's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nienaber

3.7

22 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
27%
27%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Lil – Feb 26, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 24, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 11, 2025
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
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Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 04, 2025
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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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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 18, 2024
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Sep 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 14, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ted Sommerfeld – Jul 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
MN – Dec 13, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

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

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Hennepin County Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982
  • Hennepin County Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center

    407 E 3rd St
    Duluth, MN 55805
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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