Michael Joseph Fuchs, OD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Pacific University	Medical Degree	Optometry	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on September 22, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) - 502 E 2nd St

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Comment - “ Dr Fuchs presented a very good c... ”

Dr Fuchs presented a very good case for proceeding In a new direction and yet gave me the option of where to go next.

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“Dr Fuchs presented a very good c...”

Dr Fuchs presented a very good case for proceeding In a new direction and yet gave me the option of where to go next.

Anonymous 09/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 14, 2025 -

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Comment - “ As always,excellent.... ”

As always,excellent.

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“As always,excellent....”

As always,excellent.

Anonymous 05/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 28, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) - 502 E 2nd St

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Comment - “ Dr. Fuchs is a wonderful provide... ”

Dr. Fuchs is a wonderful provider, knowledgeable and caring

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“Dr. Fuchs is a wonderful provide...”

Dr. Fuchs is a wonderful provider, knowledgeable and caring

Anonymous 04/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 18, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) - 502 E 2nd St

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Comment - “ Dr Fuchs is a fabulous communica... ”

Dr Fuchs is a fabulous communicator. He explains things very well.

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“Dr Fuchs is a fabulous communica...”

Dr Fuchs is a fabulous communicator. He explains things very well.

Anonymous 04/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 11, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) - 502 E 2nd St

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Comment - “ Doctor was very thorough and ver... ”

Doctor was very thorough and very kind

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“Doctor was very thorough and ver...”

Doctor was very thorough and very kind

Anonymous 04/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 07, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) - 502 E 2nd St

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Comment - “ Dr Fuchs is excellent!!... ”

Dr Fuchs is excellent!!

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“Dr Fuchs is excellent!!...”

Dr Fuchs is excellent!!

Anonymous 09/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 29, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) - 502 E 2nd St

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Comment - “ Very good care, very exceptional... ”

Very good care, very exceptional service.Very nice people and an excellent doctor

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“Very good care, very exceptional...”

Very good care, very exceptional service.Very nice people and an excellent doctor

Anonymous 04/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 21, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Fuchs is usually more in touc... ”

Dr Fuchs is usually more in touch with the personal side of his patients, asking questions and taking a few minutes to visit, but this visit seemed more stick to business and rushed.

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“Dr Fuchs is usually more in touc...”

Dr Fuchs is usually more in touch with the personal side of his patients, asking questions and taking a few minutes to visit, but this visit seemed more stick to business and rushed.

Anonymous 04/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 13, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) - 502 E 2nd St

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Comment - “ I was referred to Dr. Fuchs from... ”

I was referred to Dr. Fuchs from ER. I was very impressed with his professionalism, concern, clear explanation of my condition and expectations, and his follow up.

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“I was referred to Dr. Fuchs from...”

I was referred to Dr. Fuchs from ER. I was very impressed with his professionalism, concern, clear explanation of my condition and expectations, and his follow up.

Anonymous 04/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 10, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C) - 502 E 2nd St

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Ease of Getting an Appointment Not rated
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Comment - “ One of top three or four doctors... ”

One of top three or four doctors I have ever seen

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“One of top three or four doctors...”

One of top three or four doctors I have ever seen

Anonymous 04/10/2025

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Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 2nd Street (Building C)

Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic

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Nahi Kiblawi, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Lynne Kosmach, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Jenni Tharaldson, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Erika Ehlers, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Jennie Galbraith, RD, LD - Registered Dietitian

Ann Fairbanks, APRN, CNP - Internal Medicine Physician

Steven Schumacher, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Kristen Lane, Psy D, LP - Counselor

Renee Schlabach, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Joanna Green, LICSW - Counselor

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