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Dr. Sonja Bjerk, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
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Map Pin Small Duluth, MN
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15 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Sonja Bjerk, MD

Dr. Sonja Bjerk, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Duluth, MN. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine and is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center and Essentia Health-Deer River. Dr. Bjerk, completed a residency at FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL. Patients rated Dr. Bjerk an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Bjerk works at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F) in Duluth, MN with other offices in Deer River, MN and Grand Rapids, MN. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bjerk's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Essentia Health Duluth Clinic 3rd Street (Building F)
    400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-3993
  2. 2
    Essentia Health Deer River Clinic
    115 10th Ave NE # A, Deer River, MN 56636 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 246-8275
    Monday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    17:00
    Wednesday
    17:00
    Thursday
    07:45 - 17:00
    Friday
    17:00
  3. 3
    Essentia Health Grand Rapids Clinic
    1542 Golf Course Rd Ste 203, Grand Rapids, MN 55744 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (218) 786-3993

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  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center
  • Essentia Health-Deer River

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    About Dr. Sonja Bjerk, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1316012297
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Minnesota Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
    Residency
    Internship
    • FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
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    Medical Education
    • Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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