Summary

Dr. Douglas Hoffman is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 38 years to providing comprehensive primary care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington and completed his family medicine residency training at both UPMC St. Margaret and St. Margaret Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hoffman further specialized his expertise through a sports medicine fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, completing this advanced training in 1991. He maintains board certification in family medicine from the American Board of Family Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Hoffman practices at Essentia Health Duluth, serving patients from his location in Duluth, Minnesota. His dual expertise in family medicine and sports medicine allows him to care for patients across all age groups while offering specialized knowledge in athletic injuries and sports-related health concerns. The comprehensive training he received through multiple residency programs and his sports medicine fellowship equips him to address both routine primary care needs and active lifestyle health challenges. Patients rate Dr. Hoffman 4.4 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his experienced approach to family-centered healthcare.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 38 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn., in Primary Care/Sports Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

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

400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Douglas Hoffman

  • CHAMPVA
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Itasca Medical Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Itasca Medical Care - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • UCare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Douglas Hoffman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Douglas Hoffman has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine (family Medicine)

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Douglas Hoffman holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota. They are board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minn., in Primary Care/Sports Medicine and HCMC, Minneapolis, MN, Sports Medicine Fellowship in 1991.

Residency

Completed their residency at UPMC St. Margaret, Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Family Medicine; St Margaret Mem Hosp, Family Medicine, and St Margaret Meml Hospital in 1989.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Vermont, College of Medicine, Burlington in 1988 and University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt in 1988.

NPI Number

Douglas Hoffman's NPI number is 1841228301.

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Which hospitals is Douglas Hoffman affiliated with?
Douglas Hoffman is affiliated with Essentia Health Duluth.
Where is Douglas Hoffman's office located?
Douglas Hoffman's office is located at 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN, 55805.
Does Douglas Hoffman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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