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Dr. Blaine Brecht, MD

Dr. Blaine Brecht, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Blaine Brecht, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Brainerd, MN. He is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)

523 N 3rd St Brainerd, MN 56401

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(218) 829-2861

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brecht specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Brecht's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brecht

2.3

9 ratings, 6 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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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Scott Persons – Oct 02, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Jason in Brainerd, MN – Jul 14, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Brainerd, MN – Apr 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Geneva in Brainerd, MN – Dec 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
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Brainerd, MN – Oct 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Blaine Brecht, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Brainerd, MN. He is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Emergency 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.

  • St Luke's & St Mary's

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • St Luke's & St Mary's

    Internship Hospital, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)523 N 3rd St Brainerd, MN 56401
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center

    523 N 3rd St
    Brainerd, MN 56401
    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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