Cord Thomas Salmela, PA-C

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Review by Anonymous on March 11, 2026 -

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Superior Clinic - 3500 Tower Ave

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Comment - “ This my first time seeing Cord. ... ”

This my first time seeing Cord. I was very pleased with his thoroughness, knowledge, and caring for me as a patient.

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“This my first time seeing Cord. ...”

This my first time seeing Cord. I was very pleased with his thoroughness, knowledge, and caring for me as a patient.

Anonymous 03/11/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 11, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very courteous and professional.... ”

Very courteous and professional.

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“Very courteous and professional....”

Very courteous and professional.

Anonymous 11/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 29, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Cord was excellent. Really liste... ”

Cord was excellent. Really listened and cared about the right medication for the issue. Called today to check in and switch the medication. Highly recommend him.

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“Cord was excellent. Really liste...”

Cord was excellent. Really listened and cared about the right medication for the issue. Called today to check in and switch the medication. Highly recommend him.

Anonymous 08/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Friendly, easy to talk to, knowl... ”

Friendly, easy to talk to, knowledgeable.

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“Friendly, easy to talk to, knowl...”

Friendly, easy to talk to, knowledgeable.

Anonymous 08/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 09, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Cord is an excellent provider. H... ”

Cord is an excellent provider. He listened carefully to my concerns and provided good advice in caring for my injury.

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“Cord is an excellent provider. H...”

Cord is an excellent provider. He listened carefully to my concerns and provided good advice in caring for my injury.

Anonymous 08/09/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 04, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Trusted Him... ”

Trusted Him

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“Trusted Him...”

Trusted Him

Anonymous 01/04/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 11, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Cord was fantastic. I'll ask for... ”

Cord was fantastic. I'll ask for him the next time I need advice/treatment

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“Cord was fantastic. I'll ask for...”

Cord was fantastic. I'll ask for him the next time I need advice/treatment

Anonymous 10/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 29, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Ver good experience, I was liste... ”

Ver good experience, I was listened to and all concerns were addressed.

Verified Patient

“Ver good experience, I was liste...”

Ver good experience, I was listened to and all concerns were addressed.

Anonymous 08/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 12, 2025 -

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Superior Clinic - 3500 Tower Ave

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Comment - “ The provider was very good at ex... ”

The provider was very good at explaining everything from medication to follow up to what's next!

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“The provider was very good at ex...”

The provider was very good at explaining everything from medication to follow up to what's next!

Anonymous 08/12/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 09, 2025 -

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Superior Clinic - 3500 Tower Ave

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ Cord is an excellent provider.... ”

Cord is an excellent provider.

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“Cord is an excellent provider....”

Cord is an excellent provider.

Anonymous 08/09/2025

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Essentia Health St. Mary's-Superior Clinic

Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic

Essentia Health-Hayward Clinic

Essentia Health-Spooner Clinic

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Susan Barningham, APRN, CNP - Family Medicine Physician, Internal Medicine Physician, Nurse Practitioner

Eileen Scaringi, APRN, CNP - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Kate Graham, Pharm D - Pharmacist

Caitlin Caturia, DPT - Physical Therapist

Kimberly Hand, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Karin Knutson, MD - Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Brianne Sable, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Michelle Lambert, - Nurse Practitioner

Raymond Radtke, PT - Physical Therapist

Rachael Chambers, DO - Family Medicine Physician

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