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Dr. Nicholas Ellefson, DO

Dr. Nicholas Ellefson, DO

Hospital Medicine*

Dr. Nicholas Ellefson, DO is a hospital medicine specialist in Duluth, MN. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Essentia Health-Duluth and Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior. He is not accepting new patients.

Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center (Duluth, Building B)

402 E 2nd St Duluth, MN 55805

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(218) 786-4000

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ellefson specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ellefson's Reviews

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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.

  • Hospital Medicine

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center (Duluth, Building B)

Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center (Duluth, Building B)402 E 2nd St Duluth, MN 55805
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Essentia Health-Duluth

    502 E 2nd St
    Duluth, MN 55805
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior

    3500 Tower Ave
    Superior, WI 54880

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

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    View all patient feedback

  • 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

    View all awards

    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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