Dr. Harold R. Oster, MD | Minneapolis, MN | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Harold Oster specializes in internal medicine, bringing more than three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M Miller School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Miami Health System. With 34 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Oster communicates fluently in both Chinese and English.

Dr. Oster practices at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and maintains an affiliation with Minneapolis Heart Institute. His clinical focus includes treating joint pain, back pain during pregnancy, and back pain affecting children and teenagers. He incorporates physical therapy and strength training approaches into patient care. Patients have given Dr. Oster an average rating of 4.3 stars for his care.

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19 Ratings
34 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks Chinese, English
University Of Miami Health System
11 written reviews
1 specialty
9 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Best in Minnesota,

July 1st, 2018

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I've always thought Dr. Oster genuinely cares.

October 27th, 2016

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After experiencing sever abdominal pain, I visited Dr. Oster and underwent a number of expensive tests (MRI/CT Scan). After my test, I spoke to Oster for maybe 10 minutes in total, he noticed something in my stomach and even made some type of off-color joke about how he could "feel something moving around in there". After my visit, I was simply told my tests came back negative and there was nothing they could see that was wrong with me. I was never contacted by Oster after our 10 minutes chat but was charged thousands in medical bills. Turns out I've had an abdominal hernia for over a year now, and have been living in agony all this time thinking it was just hart burn. I would highly advise against seeing Dr. Oster as I found him to be both unprofessional and negligent.

May 28th, 2015

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At my age, I've seen a lot of doctors. Dr. O is great.

December 28th, 2014

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Quick, professional, understand and smart seems like a good guy too. Highly recommended

December 25th, 2014

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Dr Harold Oster is an awesome physician! Due to my sons extensive health issues, we have gone to many doctors.dr Oster was the first to REALLY put forth an effort to improve my sons health.by doing so,he was ultimately instrumental in saving his life.he has always treated us with the utmost respect and concern.his staff are also wonderful!

April 11th, 2013

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Flew 1500 miles to see him to discuss my 94 year old demented mother's numerous health issues on the eve of moving her from the twin cities to AZ. He has her MD which authorizes such a meeting but he refused to see my sister and me. He refused to speak with us at all in order to resolve the issue. His nurse was completely unsympathetic. Over the four years he treated mom he failed to diagnose her obvious dementia or to diagnose/treat her obvious depression.

August 3rd, 2012

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Dr. Oster is an outstanding physician. Very courteous, easy to talk to, very professional. Makes you feel like you really matter. Accurate diagnosis.

July 12th, 2011

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Dr. Oster is the best! I've had a lot of doctors, but none better than Dr. Oster. He has to know the answer and doesn't rest until he knows what's wrong with you. I never felt so cared for and was NEVER in better hands.

June 20th, 2011

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I am very happy with Dr Oster. He has always worked with me to find solutions that fit my lifestyle and I appreciate this. He also has a great bedside manner. Fun to talk with. Doesn't talk down to you

April 25th, 2011

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

800 E 28th StMinneapolis, MN 55407

Tel: (612) 863-4000


Dr. Harold Robert Oster, MD	Dr. Annika Marianne Crosby, MD	Dr. Cody Foster, MD	Dr. Michelle Xiao Song, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (19 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	33 Years of Experience		6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Chinese, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish
Minneapolis , MN	MINNEAPOLIS , MN	Edina , MN	Denver , CO
Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School	Med School: University of Minnesota Medical School	Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine
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Which hospitals is Dr. Harold Oster affiliated with?: Dr. Harold Oster is affiliated with MINNEAPOLIS HEART INSTITUTE.
What languages does Dr. Harold Oster speak?: Dr. Harold Oster speaks Chinese and English.
Where is Dr. Harold Oster's office located?: Dr. Harold Oster's office is located at 800 E 28th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55407.

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