Michael John Curran, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Tulane University School of Medicine	Medical Degree		1986

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Review by Anonymous on March 14, 2026 -

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) - 523 N 3rd St

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Comment - “ Exceptional doctor! Very patient... ”

Exceptional doctor! Very patient and thorough when asked questions. His demeanor is always friendly and caring.

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“Exceptional doctor! Very patient...”

Exceptional doctor! Very patient and thorough when asked questions. His demeanor is always friendly and caring.

Anonymous 03/14/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 31, 2025 -

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) - 523 N 3rd St

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Comment - “ Love Dr. Curran!! He really care... ”

Love Dr. Curran!! He really cares for my health. He spends time with me and listens to everything. I am never rushed, he really genuinely cares. Fabulous bed side manor.

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“Love Dr. Curran!! He really care...”

Love Dr. Curran!! He really cares for my health. He spends time with me and listens to everything. I am never rushed, he really genuinely cares. Fabulous bed side manor.

Anonymous 10/31/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 03, 2025 -

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) - 523 N 3rd St

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 08/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 06, 2025 -

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) - 523 N 3rd St

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Comment - “ Dr Curran had a great way of exp... ”

Dr Curran had a great way of explaining things and including me in my treatment

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“Dr Curran had a great way of exp...”

Dr Curran had a great way of explaining things and including me in my treatment

Anonymous 06/06/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 23, 2026 -

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) - 523 N 3rd St

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Comment - “ The best doctor I've ever seen. ... ”

The best doctor I've ever seen. He spent so much time with me.

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“The best doctor I've ever seen. ...”

The best doctor I've ever seen. He spent so much time with me.

Anonymous 01/23/2026

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Review by Anonymous on September 23, 2025 -

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) - 523 N 3rd St

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Comment - “ Great... ”

Great

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“Great...”

Great

Anonymous 09/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 01, 2025 -

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) - 523 N 3rd St

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Comment - “ Dr Curran is the greatest withou... ”

Dr Curran is the greatest without a doubt!!!

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“Dr Curran is the greatest withou...”

Dr Curran is the greatest without a doubt!!!

Anonymous 07/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 08, 2025 -

Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd) - 523 N 3rd St

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Comment - “ He even called me that evening a... ”

He even called me that evening and asked questions

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“He even called me that evening a...”

He even called me that evening and asked questions

Anonymous 05/08/2025

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Internal Medicine Physician - Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine Physician - Interventional Cardiology

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

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Brianne Baloga, Pharm D - Pharmacist

Rachel Vopatek, APRN, CNP - Internal Medicine Physician

Jessica Nybakken, - Family Medicine Physician

Heidi Malling, MD - Family Medicine Physician, Hospitalist

Molly Anderson, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Richard Castle, DO - Hospitalist

Alisha Ness, DO - Hospitalist

Debra Suess, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Robert Reynoldson, DPT - Physical Therapist

Weston Krohn, APRN, CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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