James Patrick Freeman, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Mn Medical School-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn	Other Degree		1982
University of Minnesota Medical School	Medical Degree		1982

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Hennepin County Medical Center Program		Not Specified
Residency - Hennepin Co Medical Center		Not Specified
Residency - Hennepin Co Medical Center, Internal Medicine		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on December 18, 2025 -

Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Brainerd Clinic - 2024 S 6th St

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Comment - “ My visit was an unqualifiedly go... ”

My visit was an unqualifiedly good experience. It is difficult for me to imagine a better doctor than James Freeman. Please tell him he's not allowed to retire.

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“My visit was an unqualifiedly go...”

My visit was an unqualifiedly good experience. It is difficult for me to imagine a better doctor than James Freeman. Please tell him he's not allowed to retire.

Anonymous 12/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 15, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Freeman is always friendly an... ”

Dr Freeman is always friendly and courteous. He is very thorough and is a good listener to my comments.

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“Dr Freeman is always friendly an...”

Dr Freeman is always friendly and courteous. He is very thorough and is a good listener to my comments.

Anonymous 07/15/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 29, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Freeman was very knowledgeabl... ”

Dr Freeman was very knowledgeable, courteous, and thorough.

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“Dr Freeman was very knowledgeabl...”

Dr Freeman was very knowledgeable, courteous, and thorough.

Anonymous 05/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Freeman is one of the best.... ”

Dr. Freeman is one of the best.

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“Dr. Freeman is one of the best....”

Dr. Freeman is one of the best.

Anonymous 04/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Wonderful care!... ”

Wonderful care!

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“Wonderful care!...”

Wonderful care!

Anonymous 10/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 10, 2025 -

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Good

Anonymous 07/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Freeman is an accomplished p... ”

Dr. Freeman is an accomplished professional; deserves recognition for his caring demeamor and confidence, ease and commitment to essentials mission.

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“Dr. Freeman is an accomplished p...”

Dr. Freeman is an accomplished professional; deserves recognition for his caring demeamor and confidence, ease and commitment to essentials mission.

Anonymous 05/08/2025

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Joseph McRaith, DO - Family Medicine Physician

Steven Harder, DO - Family Medicine Physician, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Physician

Mark Hightower, MD - Colon & Rectal Surgeon, Surgeon

Aaron Chan, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Eric Chapman, DO - Urologist

Jeremiah Eisenschenk, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

William Sachs, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Debra Steen, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Heidi Sorenson, MD - Psychiatrist

Jennifer Mahling-Stadum, MD - Family Medicine Physician

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