Dr. Richard Pihlstrom, DDS
Dr. Richard Pihlstrom, DDS is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Burnsville, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota / School of Dentistry in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital and North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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625 E Nicollet Blvd Ste 205 Burnsville, MN 55337Make an Appointment
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Elk River Family Dentistry is a group of general dentists and specialty dentists working together to provide a full range of quality dental services. We provide services to patients of all ages. We accept many insurance plans,...read morebiography
Dr. Pihlstrom is a 1993 graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry following an undergraduate degree from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at the Downstate Brooklyn/Kings...read moreOral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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University Of Minnesota / School Of Dentistry
Medical School, 1993Carleton College Northfield, Minnesota
Undergraduate School, 1989
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- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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