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Dr. Ross Bengtson, MD

Dr. Ross Bengtson, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ross Bengtson, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Brainerd, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1998. He is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Locations

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic2024 S 6th St Brainerd, MN 56401
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Bengtson specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • 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. Bengtson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bengtson

3.5

14 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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36%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert Martin – Jan 10, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Bloomington, IL – Apr 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
1 person found this helpful
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Bloomington, IL – Apr 18, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Doris Bartz in Breezy Point, MN – Jul 07, 2016
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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.
  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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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

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