Bret Edward Buckley Friday, MD

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Review by Anonymous on August 06, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A) - 420 E 1st St

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Comment - “ Very positive.... ”

Very positive.

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“Very positive....”

Very positive.

Anonymous 08/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 08, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A) - 420 E 1st St

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Comment - “ Doctor Friday is a very knowledg... ”

Doctor Friday is a very knowledgeable and experienced physician. I felt very comfortable talking to him about my medical conditions. Thank you for helping me thru this difficult situation with me. Thank you

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“Doctor Friday is a very knowledg...”

Anonymous 07/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 27, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A) - 420 E 1st St

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Comment - “ I was very impressed!... ”

I was very impressed!

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“I was very impressed!...”

I was very impressed!

Anonymous 06/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 03, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A) - 420 E 1st St

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 04/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 22, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A) - 420 E 1st St

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Very clear explanation of condit... ”

Very clear explanation of condition and recommendation for treatment which I appreciated.

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“Very clear explanation of condit...”

Very clear explanation of condition and recommendation for treatment which I appreciated.

Anonymous 07/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 03, 2025 -

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Comment - “ My first visit with Dr Friday. H... ”

My first visit with Dr Friday. He was great!

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“My first visit with Dr Friday. H...”

My first visit with Dr Friday. He was great!

Anonymous 07/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 29, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A) - 420 E 1st St

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Comment - “ I thought the doctor was great... ”

I thought the doctor was great

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“I thought the doctor was great...”

I thought the doctor was great

Anonymous 05/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 02, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A) - 420 E 1st St

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Comment - “ Dr Friday is a wonderful doctor.... ”

Dr Friday is a wonderful doctor.

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“Dr Friday is a wonderful doctor....”

Dr Friday is a wonderful doctor.

Anonymous 04/02/2025

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Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 1st Street (Building A)

Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic

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Claire Mallof, MD - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Mary Daley, MD - Pediatrician

Anne Skwira-Brown, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Nicholas Milanovich, MD - Diagnostic Radiologist

Colleen Evans, DO - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Andrea Wynands, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Teri Larson-Johnson, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Romy Thekkekara, MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Sarah Manney, DO - Pediatrician

Tammy Ward, APRN, CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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