Kristina Childress, APRN, CNP | Detroit Lakes, MN | Other Specialist

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Kristina Childress works in Detroit Lakes, MN and specializes in Other Specialty and Urology.

accepting new patients
4.9

18 Ratings
24 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
18 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
1 office location
Female

Patients consistently praise Dr. Kristina Marie Childress for her attentive listening skills, thorough explanations, and personalized care, creating an experience that feels both professional and friendly. Many note her ability to make patients feel comfortable and respected, with some mentioning her sense of humor and detailed knowledge about specific health concerns. The reviews reflect high satisfaction with her professionalism in addressing medical needs, demonstrating a consistent effort to involve patients in their treatment plans. Negative reviews are absent from the dataset, indicating a generally positive reception.

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She is a very kind person

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

February 21st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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NP was awesome. You could tell this was not her first rodeo

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
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Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

February 7th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Staff was courteous

January 15th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Understood my problem and was very knowledgeable and professional

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

January 8th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

July 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Kristina is very good overall. You feel comfortable discussing your issues, she listens carefully, explains things well, and is good with referrals.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

June 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Ms. Childress demonstrated a very calm and professional demeanor with a very difficult and unusual matter that brought me to her!!! She was very thorough in her handling, responses to my questions and the proposed course of action to be executed to resolve me medical concern.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

June 24th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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My visit with Kristina was the best healthcare experience I've ever had. I truly felt seen and heard. She knew my medical history thoroughly upon arrival (even though I had only just been added to her schedule that morning!). She listened, asked the right questions, and explained everything in a way I could understand. And offered clarification if I had any questions. I felt like I was talking to a trusted friend and that I she truly cared about me as a person. We developed a treatment plan that worked for me and she gave me the opportunity to have input each step of the plan. I honestly could not have asked for a better experience.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

May 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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The care and concern shown to me was outstanding.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

April 6th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Kristine has been a very good listener and explains things well.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

April 4th, 2025 | Source: Partner

Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes Clinic

1027 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501

Tel: (218) 844-2347

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


Kristina Childress, APRN, CNP	Brooke Zimmerman	Katherine Starbeck	Paige Feist
Other	Other	Other	Other
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (18 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Detroit Lakes , MN	Detroit Lakes , MN	Detroit Lakes , MN	Detroit Lakes , MN
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Kristina Childress holds an active medical license in the states of North Dakota and Minnesota.

Medical License

Nurse Practitioner with an active medical license in the state of North Dakota that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Minnesota that expires in 2027.

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Kristina Childress' NPI number is 1568877322.

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