Steven Frederick Harder, DO

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences	Other Degree		1988

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Covenant Medical Center-West Ninth, Family Medicine		Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on February 18, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Dr. Harder is always very kind, ... ”

Dr. Harder is always very kind, considerate and knowledgeable. Today he seemed in a little bit more of a hurry than usual.... Which depending on the day, is quite understandable.

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“Dr. Harder is always very kind, ...”

Dr. Harder is always very kind, considerate and knowledgeable. Today he seemed in a little bit more of a hurry than usual.... Which depending on the day, is quite understandable.

Anonymous 02/18/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very good experience, listen to... ”

Very good experience, listen to my concerns.

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“Very good experience, listen to...”

Very good experience, listen to my concerns.

Anonymous 11/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 21, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Considering this was my initial ... ”

Considering this was my initial visit, I was impressed!

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“Considering this was my initial ...”

Considering this was my initial visit, I was impressed!

Anonymous 08/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Extremely nice bedside manners. ... ”

Extremely nice bedside manners. I got home and recommended his to my wife!

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“Extremely nice bedside manners. ...”

Extremely nice bedside manners. I got home and recommended his to my wife!

Anonymous 07/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Harder is an excellent physi... ”

Dr. Harder is an excellent physician. He's thoughtful, courteous, empathetic, and communicates information clearly and concisely.

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“Dr. Harder is an excellent physi...”

Dr. Harder is an excellent physician. He's thoughtful, courteous, empathetic, and communicates information clearly and concisely.

Anonymous 04/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 16, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Physician was sensitive to my co... ”

Physician was sensitive to my concerns about additional prescription drugs.

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“Physician was sensitive to my co...”

Physician was sensitive to my concerns about additional prescription drugs.

Anonymous 01/16/2026

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Review by Anonymous on October 10, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He was not happy about my high b... ”

He was not happy about my high blood sugar levels, (my bad)

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“He was not happy about my high b...”

He was not happy about my high blood sugar levels, (my bad)

Anonymous 10/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 10, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He is always proactive with my p... ”

He is always proactive with my progress or lack of progress.

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“He is always proactive with my p...”

He is always proactive with my progress or lack of progress.

Anonymous 07/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 28, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Harder was very attentive.... ”

Dr Harder was very attentive.

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“Dr Harder was very attentive....”

Dr Harder was very attentive.

Anonymous 06/28/2025

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Family Medicine Physician - General, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Physician - General

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Sindhura Inkollu, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Lauren Blaine, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Jacob Harder, DPM - Podiatrist

Rhoda Rees, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Vanessa Menghini, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Dustie Samuels, DO - Family Medicine Physician

Eric Chapman, DO - Urologist

Nathan Kline, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Adam Purcell, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Kathryn Arndt, PA-C - Physician Assistant

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