Timothy Paul Rich, MD, PhD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Mn Medical School-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn	Other Degree		2001
University of Minnesota Medical School	Medical Degree		2001

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - University of Minnesota Program		Not Specified
Residency - University Of Mn Medical School, Internal Medicine		Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on December 24, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Rich was fantastic... ”

Dr Rich was fantastic

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“Dr Rich was fantastic...”

Dr Rich was fantastic

Anonymous 12/24/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 15, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Doctor did an outstanding job of... ”

Doctor did an outstanding job of researching my medical history before he entered the room. He was very knowledgeable and concerned.

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“Doctor did an outstanding job of...”

Doctor did an outstanding job of researching my medical history before he entered the room. He was very knowledgeable and concerned.

Anonymous 10/15/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 03, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Rich had obviously read all ... ”

Dr. Rich had obviously read all of my chart information and gave a thorough explanation of what had happened to my body. His knowledge of sleep apnea was immensely appreciated.

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“Dr. Rich had obviously read all ...”

Dr. Rich had obviously read all of my chart information and gave a thorough explanation of what had happened to my body. His knowledge of sleep apnea was immensely appreciated.

Anonymous 10/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Rich was excellent. I would ... ”

Dr. Rich was excellent. I would absolutely go back with him again.

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“Dr. Rich was excellent. I would ...”

Dr. Rich was excellent. I would absolutely go back with him again.

Anonymous 09/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 11, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He was wonderful! Very competent... ”

He was wonderful! Very competent and personable.

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“He was wonderful! Very competent...”

He was wonderful! Very competent and personable.

Anonymous 07/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 20, 2025 -

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Very good

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Very good

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Review by Anonymous on October 11, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Rich was very helpful and inf... ”

Dr Rich was very helpful and informative. Great Dr.

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“Dr Rich was very helpful and inf...”

Dr Rich was very helpful and informative. Great Dr.

Anonymous 10/11/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 01, 2025 -

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Comment - “ A true caring doctor can't say e... ”

A true caring doctor can't say enough about how good he is !!

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“A true caring doctor can't say e...”

A true caring doctor can't say enough about how good he is !!

Anonymous 10/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very. Informative doctor... ”

Very. Informative doctor

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“Very. Informative doctor...”

Very. Informative doctor

Anonymous 08/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Rich is an awesome Dr. I hav... ”

Dr. Rich is an awesome Dr. I have seen him for over 25 years!

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“Dr. Rich is an awesome Dr. I hav...”

Dr. Rich is an awesome Dr. I have seen him for over 25 years!

Anonymous 07/08/2025

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Internal Medicine Physician - Pulmonary Disease

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Essentia Health-Ashland Clinic

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)

Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic

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Chena Beauduy, DO - Neurologist

Blanche Ebert, APRN, CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Carlos Goulart, MD - Neurological Surgeon

Tianna Hughes, APRN, CNP - Nurse Practitioner

Brianne Sable, PA-C - Physician Assistant

Athara Ibrahim, AuD - Audiologist

Marijah Harney-Tolo, APRN, CNP - Dermatologist

Nicholas Vidor, MD - Family Medicine Physician

Kelsey Putvin, AuD - Audiologist

Jessica Gifford, PA-C - Physician Assistant

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