Sean Thomas Kempke, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Minnesota Medical School	Medical Degree		2005

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Review by Anonymous on January 12, 2026 -

Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic - 4855 W Arrowhead Rd

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Comment - “ Dr Kempke is very knowledgeable ... ”

Dr Kempke is very knowledgeable and explains options, pros and cons of treatments and medications very well. He will give his medical opinion, and personal opinion as well if asked.

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“Dr Kempke is very knowledgeable ...”

Dr Kempke is very knowledgeable and explains options, pros and cons of treatments and medications very well. He will give his medical opinion, and personal opinion as well if asked.

Anonymous 01/12/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 07, 2026 -

Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic - 4855 W Arrowhead Rd

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Comment - “ Great experience... ”

Great experience

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“Great experience...”

Great experience

Anonymous 01/07/2026

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Review by Anonymous on September 13, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Great experience... ”

Great experience

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“Great experience...”

Great experience

Anonymous 09/13/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 26, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic - 4855 W Arrowhead Rd

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Comment - “ The diabetes nurse was very plea... ”

The diabetes nurse was very pleasant and helpful. I always have enjoyed my visits with my doctor. He is personable, knowledgeable and helpful about my care.

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“The diabetes nurse was very plea...”

The diabetes nurse was very pleasant and helpful. I always have enjoyed my visits with my doctor. He is personable, knowledgeable and helpful about my care.

Anonymous 06/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 19, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic - 4855 W Arrowhead Rd

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Comment - “ My favorite Dr I have ever had.... ”

My favorite Dr I have ever had.

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“My favorite Dr I have ever had....”

My favorite Dr I have ever had.

Anonymous 06/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 09, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Best provider. Please treat him ... ”

Best provider. Please treat him well and don't overwork him!

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“Best provider. Please treat him ...”

Best provider. Please treat him well and don't overwork him!

Anonymous 01/09/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 31, 2025 -

Essentia Health-Hermantown Clinic - 4855 W Arrowhead Rd

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Comment - “ Dr Kempke is very professional... ”

Dr Kempke is very professional

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“Dr Kempke is very professional...”

Dr Kempke is very professional

Anonymous 12/31/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 01, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Kempke is an outstanding Dr o... ”

Dr Kempke is an outstanding Dr one of the best I've dealt with and I'm 72!

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“Dr Kempke is an outstanding Dr o...”

Dr Kempke is an outstanding Dr one of the best I've dealt with and I'm 72!

Anonymous 08/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 24, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 06/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 31, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Kempke is a wonderful man. V... ”

Dr. Kempke is a wonderful man. Very easy to talk to about my overall health concerns. Extremely happy he is my primary. Thank you Dr. Kempke!

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“Dr. Kempke is a wonderful man. V...”

Dr. Kempke is a wonderful man. Very easy to talk to about my overall health concerns. Extremely happy he is my primary. Thank you Dr. Kempke!

Anonymous 05/31/2025

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Tiffany Riley, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Erik Swanson, Pharm D - Nurse Practitioner

Mara Olinger, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Megan Karschnik, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Efstratios Travlos, MD - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Allison Heaslet, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Laszlo Tekler, DO - Internal Medicine Physician

Emily Bergstedt, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Steven Schumacher, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Megan Schneider, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

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