Sarah Denise Winter, PA-C

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Review by Anonymous on March 12, 2026 -

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic - 1027 Washington Ave

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Comment - “ This was my first interaction wi... ”

This was my first interaction with Dr. Winter. I couldn't be happier and I am glad she consented to be my family doctor!

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“This was my first interaction wi...”

This was my first interaction with Dr. Winter. I couldn't be happier and I am glad she consented to be my family doctor!

Anonymous 03/12/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 18, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I am so glad everything went wel... ”

I am so glad everything went well in my first visit. I moved to MN while ago and only now I was able to establish my medical care from NJ to here

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“I am so glad everything went wel...”

I am so glad everything went well in my first visit. I moved to MN while ago and only now I was able to establish my medical care from NJ to here

Anonymous 12/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 24, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Always a good experience with Sa... ”

Always a good experience with Sarah!

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“Always a good experience with Sa...”

Always a good experience with Sarah!

Anonymous 05/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Exceptional PA.... ”

Exceptional PA.

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“Exceptional PA....”

Exceptional PA.

Anonymous 04/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 09, 2024 -

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic - 1027 Washington Ave

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Comment - “ Sarah winter is Amazing, So Comp... ”

Sarah winter is Amazing, So Compassionate, Listens, never rushes to leave. Makes you feel Important I would not want anyone else but her.

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“Sarah winter is Amazing, So Comp...”

Sarah winter is Amazing, So Compassionate, Listens, never rushes to leave. Makes you feel Important I would not want anyone else but her.

Anonymous 10/09/2024

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Review by Anonymous on January 24, 2026 -

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Well

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Well

Anonymous 01/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on July 01, 2025 -

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Comment - “ She knows me and understands my ... ”

She knows me and understands my history and current problem. Good advise for physical therapy.

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“She knows me and understands my ...”

She knows me and understands my history and current problem. Good advise for physical therapy.

Anonymous 07/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I am very comfortable working wi... ”

I am very comfortable working with my Doctor

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“I am very comfortable working wi...”

I am very comfortable working with my Doctor

Anonymous 04/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I recommend my doctor to everyon... ”

I recommend my doctor to everyone that asks! She really cares about what I'm going through and about me as a human

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I recommend my doctor to everyone that asks! She really cares about what I'm going through and about me as a human

Anonymous 02/19/2025

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Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Pelican Rapids Clinic

Amanda Beehler

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Molly Anderson, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Nancy Trickey, LICSW - Social Worker

Oludamilola Oluleye, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Lindsey Sand-Johnson, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Jason Lizakowski, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Andrew Moen, DPM - Podiatrist

Julie Pazdernik, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Candace Mecklenburg, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Melanie Markuson, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Brian Grondahl, DO - Internal Medicine Physician

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