Nathaniel Slinkard, MD | Willmar, MN | Family Physician

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Dr. Nathaniel Slinkard treats osteoarthritis, arthralgia, and limping, and performs physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy. He practices family medicine and orthopedic surgery and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Slinkard is affiliated with Centracare Rice Memorial Hospital and sees patients in Willmar and Paynesville, Minnesota. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency at Henry Ford Health System. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Slinkard 4.82 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.8

11 Ratings
16 years of experience
29 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Henry Ford Health System
11 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
15 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Patients appreciate Dr. Nathaniel James Slinkard for being informative, thorough, and skillful, especially praising his ability to clearly explain treatment options and procedures, such as knee arthritis care. They frequently recommend him and have consistently positive experiences, noting the excellent service in the orthopedic department. Some patients, however, noted a lack of informativeness in explanations provided in written formats like mychart. Overall, Dr. Slinkard is regarded highly for his patient care and effective communication, with a few instances suggesting room for improvement in detailed written communication.

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Very informative and nice.

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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

August 15th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Have recommended many times.

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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 2nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Good

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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 2nd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Doctor explained everything

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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 28th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Clear good

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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 27th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Slinkard provided good care.

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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

March 31st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Provider explained all options for care of my Mom's knee arthritis. He directly asked her to make a decision on her own before giving the steroid injection. He gave the steroid injection skillfully and very quickly to make things as comfortable for my Mom as possible. My Mom was relieved of her knee pain the next day, even though the provider said relief could take longer for the steroids to work.

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Needs Improvement

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

March 31st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Again I only talked with him for a few minutes but he took care of everything I needed to know.

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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

March 13th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I have always had a great experience and I will and have recommended Dr Slinkard to people. The orthopedic department is outstanding in Willmar.

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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

November 13th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. S did a great job explaining my x-rays and informing me of options for care

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Needs Improvement

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

August 9th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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CentraCare - Willmar Clinic Orthopedics

101 Willmar Ave SWWillmar, MN 56201

Tel: (320) 231-5021

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

CentraCare - Paynesville Hospital Orthopedics

200 W 1st StPaynesville, MN 56362

Tel: (320) 243-3767

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


Nathaniel Slinkard, MD	Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD	Sherry Amankwa, MSN, APRN, FNP-C	Dr. Parth Bhavsar
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (11 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
16 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Willmar , MN	Houston , TX	Baltimore , MD	Lawrenceville , GA
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine		Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Laminectomy
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

Nathaniel Slinkard holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Henry Ford Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2010.

NPI Number

Nathaniel Slinkard's NPI number is 1396037651.

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Is Nathaniel Slinkard accepting new patients?: Nathaniel Slinkard is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Nathaniel Slinkard's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Nathaniel Slinkard's office located?: Nathaniel Slinkard's office is located at 101 Willmar Ave SW, Willmar, MN, 56201.
What languages does Nathaniel Slinkard speak?: Nathaniel Slinkard speaks English.
Does Nathaniel Slinkard accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Nathaniel Slinkard has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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