Hong Li, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Shanghai First Medical College- Shanghai- (Natl Shanghai M C)	Other Degree		1985
Shanghai School Of Medicine	Other Degree		1985

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Advocate Christ Medical Center Program		Not Specified
Residency - Advocate Il Masonic Medical Center		Not Specified
Residency - Advocate Il Masonic Medical Center, Internal Medicine		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on November 29, 2025 -

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Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 11/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 18, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Li is fantastic. Listens wel... ”

Dr Li is fantastic. Listens well and always gives useful responses.

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“Dr Li is fantastic. Listens wel...”

Dr Li is fantastic. Listens well and always gives useful responses.

Anonymous 11/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Li is knowledgeable. She do... ”

Dr. Li is knowledgeable. She does a lot of research which I really like in a doctor.

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“Dr. Li is knowledgeable. She do...”

Dr. Li is knowledgeable. She does a lot of research which I really like in a doctor.

Anonymous 11/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 10, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Articulated very well... ”

Articulated very well

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“Articulated very well...”

Articulated very well

Anonymous 10/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 02, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Hong Li is an excellent docto... ”

Dr Hong Li is an excellent doctor

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“Dr Hong Li is an excellent docto...”

Dr Hong Li is an excellent doctor

Anonymous 08/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 20, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Li is the best... ”

Dr Li is the best

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“Dr Li is the best...”

Dr Li is the best

Anonymous 11/20/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 10, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I've been a patient of Dr. Li's ... ”

I've been a patient of Dr. Li's for 23 years. I can't imagine trusting my healthcare to anyone else. She is a treasure.

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“I've been a patient of Dr. Li's ...”

I've been a patient of Dr. Li's for 23 years. I can't imagine trusting my healthcare to anyone else. She is a treasure.

Anonymous 11/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 30, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Great experience... ”

Great experience

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“Great experience...”

Great experience

Anonymous 10/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I love Dr Li- she's the best! I ... ”

I love Dr Li- she's the best! I have referred many friends to her!

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“I love Dr Li- she's the best! I ...”

I love Dr Li- she's the best! I have referred many friends to her!

Anonymous 08/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 31, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr was AMAZING. She would get ... ”

Dr was AMAZING. She would get an A+ from me!

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“Dr was AMAZING. She would get ...”

Dr was AMAZING. She would get an A+ from me!

Anonymous 07/31/2025

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Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic

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Jennifer Waldriff, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Minto Porter, MD - Allergist/Immunologist, Family Medicine Physician

Whitnea Engelbrecht, AuD - Audiologist

Karli Dullum, APRN, CNP - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Julie Olson, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Alexis Hillmer, PA-C - Student

Greg Davis, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Melisa Palmer, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Kevin Fritz, NP - Nurse Practitioner

Michelle Pelkey, RD, LD - Registered Dietitian

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