Entira Family Clinics

What Entira Family Clinics does

Entira Family Clinics is a physician-owned and operated network of nine community-based family medicine clinics serving the East Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Founded in 1965 and rebranded under the "Entira Family Clinics" name and "Where Generations Thrive" tagline around 2018, the organization delivers comprehensive primary care across the full life span, including obstetric and prenatal care, pediatrics, adult medicine, geriatric care, mental health, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and chronic disease management. Clinical services are extended through an After Hours Care Clinic at North St. Paul and supplemented by TeleVisits (currently paused as of October 1 due to federal reimbursement uncertainty), while specialty offerings in sleep health, allergy, and behavioral health are delivered via partnerships with Andros ENT, Allergy & Asthma Center of Minnesota, and Midwest Center for Personal & Family Development, respectively.

The core technology layer is a standard electronic health record system with a 24/7 patient portal for scheduling, records access, bill payment, provider messaging, and prescription refills, augmented by a HealthMark Group partnership for medical-record release. The company reports no proprietary AI/ML systems, patents, or externally developed software products. Operations span nine clinic sites (Woodbury, West St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview, North St. Paul, Hugo, Highland, East Side, and Como/Roseville) plus a billing administration office in St. Paul, with a workforce of 101-250 employees including MDs, DOs, PAs, and family nurse practitioners.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis through billing to private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient self-pay. Medical-assistant wages are disclosed in the $20-$30 per hour range, while clinical service pricing is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-consumer across the regional clinic footprint, supported by a website, blog, Facebook/Instagram/Threads presence, and community word-of-mouth. Leadership comprises CEO Dr. Timothy Hernandez (36+ years in family medicine), CMO Dr. Lori Bethke (21+ years at Vadnais Heights, previously a medical assistant at the organization), and Director of Human Resources Donna Shatava. Recognitions include a 2017 HealthPartners Partners in Excellence Gold award for Attributed Total Cost of Care and a 2017 Lillie Suburban Newspaper "Best Place for Healthcare" reader award.

Name

Entira Family Clinics

Legal name

Entira Family Clinics

Website

https://entirafamilyclinics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Entira Family Clinics is a physician-owned network of nine community-based family medicine clinics serving the East Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul area since 1965, delivering comprehensive primary, mental health, and specialty care to patients from newborns to seniors.

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Headquarters

HQ city

West Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery through insurance billing (private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid) and patient payments. Services include primary care, after-hours care, mental health services, physical medicine, diagnostic testing, and specialty referrals.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Entira Family Clinics operates a physician-owned network of nine community-based family medicine clinics across the East Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul area, delivering comprehensive primary care from newborns to seniors. Core services include preventive care, chronic disease management, mental health care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, after-hours acute care, telehealth visits, and on-site diagnostic testing including echocardiograms, DEXA scans, Holter monitoring, and lab testing.

Product overview

Entira Family Clinics is a physician-owned network of nine family medicine clinics serving the East Metro Minneapolis-St. Paul area for over 50 years. The organization operates as a unified healthcare delivery platform offering comprehensive primary care services including family medicine, chronic disease management, mental health care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and specialty services such as sleep health, allergy care, and diagnostic testing (echocardiograms, DEXA scans, lab testing, Holter monitoring). The core offering is community-based family medicine with services delivered across nine clinic locations (Woodbury, West St. Paul, Vadnais Heights, Shoreview, North St. Paul, Hugo, Highland, East Side, and Como/Roseville), supplemented by telehealth via TeleVisits & E-Visits and an After Hours Care Clinic at the North St. Paul location. Services are coordinated through a patient portal and supported by partnerships with specialists for mental health, sleep medicine, and allergy care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Where Generations Thrive®: The organization's registered trademark tagline used across clinic locations.

Products and services

• Family Medicine Comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages from newborns to seniors, encompassing preventive checkups, screenings, chronic disease management, and coordination across specialties.
• Pregnancy Care Obstetric and prenatal care services supporting expectant mothers through pregnancy and delivery, with provider continuity into newborn care.
• Pediatric and Adolescent Care Comprehensive medical care for newborns, children, and adolescents including well-child visits, immunizations, and developmental screenings.
• Men's and Women's Health Adult primary care services addressing the specific preventive, screening, and treatment needs of men and women across the adult life stage.
• Geriatric Care Specialized primary care for seniors addressing age-related health concerns, chronic disease management, and quality of life maintenance.
• Sports Medicine Medical care focused on preventing, diagnosing, and treating sports and exercise-related injuries for active patients.
• Mental Health Care Comprehensive behavioral health services including depression care management with care coordinators, in-person appointments, and virtual visits through partnership with Midwest Center for Personal & Family Development. Achieves remission rates 6-10 times more frequently than standard approaches.
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialized pain management and mobility restoration services provided by Dr. Mark Volker, including image-guided injections, sports medicine, and personalized treatment plans for back, neck, and joint pain at the Woodbury clinic.
• After Hours Care Clinic Acute care clinic staffed by primary care providers for illnesses and injuries lasting 7 days or less, including sore throat, cough, fever, ear pain, UTI, sinus infection, pink eye, rashes, and minor injuries, available at the North St. Paul location.
• TeleVisits & E-Visits Virtual healthcare visits allowing patients to receive primary care consultations remotely via video or electronic platforms. Scheduling paused as of October 1 due to federal policy uncertainty on insurance coverage.
• Chronic Disease Management Ongoing care and management for chronic medical conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other long-term health conditions.
• Weight-Loss Management Comprehensive weight management program including GLP-1 medications and the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program for eligible beneficiaries.
• Sleep Health Care Sleep apnea evaluation, testing, and treatment through partnership with Andros ENT / Dr. Inell Rosarios. Home sleep studies coordinated through North St. Paul and Hugo clinics; in-person appointments at Highland and Eastside clinics.
• Registered Dietitian Services Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) provided by Jessica Gregoire RDN, LD for conditions including diabetes, gestational diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, kidney disease, and weight management including GLP-1 RA's.
• Allergist Services Allergy evaluation, testing, and treatment services through partnership with Dr. Doug McMahon / Allergy & Asthma Center of Minnesota, with on-site care at Woodbury clinic and allergy shots available at all clinics except Highland.
• Osteoporosis Screening (DEXA Scan) Bone density testing using DEXA scan technology for osteoporosis detection, offered at the West St. Paul clinic for postmenopausal women and high-risk adults.
• Echocardiogram Noninvasive ultrasound test examining heart anatomy and function, including size, valve appearance, and muscle thickness, performed by referral at the North St. Paul clinic.
• Stress Echocardiogram Cardiovascular stress testing evaluating heart and blood vessel function during exercise, available on-site at the Vadnais Heights clinic.
• Holter & Event Monitoring Continuous heart rhythm monitoring including 24-hour Holter monitors and 30-day event monitors to detect arrhythmias and evaluate cardiac symptoms during normal daily activities.
• Lab Testing and Blood Draws Routine laboratory testing and blood draw services for diagnostic purposes, available at clinic locations.
• Special Medical Exams Special medical examination services including DOT physicals, sports physicals, and other employment or school-related medical clearances.
• Telephone Triage Nurse Telephone triage service staffed by specially trained registered nurses available Monday-Friday 7am-6pm to evaluate symptoms, offer advice, and recommend appropriate medical care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Depression care management achieves remission rates 6-10 times more frequently than standard approaches

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Midwest Center for Personal & Family DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Midwest Center for Personal & Family Development to offer online mental health visits, allowing patients to receive behavioral health care from the comfort of their homes. Also offers on-site appointments at West St. Paul clinic. This collaboration expands mental health service accessibility for Entira patients.
• Andros ENT / Dr. Inell RosarioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENT & Sleep Health partnership with Dr. Inell Rosarios and Andros ENT to expand access to comprehensive sleep health care including sleep apnea evaluation, testing, and treatment. In-person appointments available at Highland Clinic (Tuesday mornings) and Eastside Clinic (Wednesdays). Home Sleep Studies coordinated through North St. Paul and Hugo clinics.
• HealthMark GroupsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMedical records management partnership with HealthMark Group to facilitate medical record release requests. HealthMark specializes in medical record release and keeping personal health information safe. Records can be available for download in as few as 8 business hours.
• Dr. Doug McMahon / Allergy & Asthma Center of MNsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllergist services partnership with Dr. Doug McMahon from Allergy & Asthma Center of Minnesota. Dr. McMahon provides on-site allergy services at Woodbury clinic on Mondays (7:15am-12:30pm) and extended hours Wednesdays (7:15am-5pm). Allergy shots available at all clinics except Highland.
• Lakeview HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation: 927 Churchill St. W., Stillwater, MN 55082. Patients referred for inpatient care, surgeries, and specialized medical services as needed.
• Regions HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation: 640 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN 55101. Major hospital partner for comprehensive medical and surgical services.
• St. John's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation: 1575 Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109. Regional hospital partnership for patient referrals and coordinated care.
• United HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation: 333 Smith Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55102. Major hospital affiliation for comprehensive care coordination.
• Woodwinds Health CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation: 1925 Woodwinds Dr., Woodbury, MN 55115. Health campus partnership serving Woodbury and surrounding communities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HealthPartners: Large Minnesota-based integrated health system and payer that operates a primary care clinic network overlapping Entira's East Metro footprint; HealthPartners is also a commercial partner/affiliated entity, making it both peer and counterparty.
• M Health Fairview: University of Minnesota-affiliated integrated system operating primary care clinics across the Twin Cities, competing head-to-head for primary care patients with broader specialty and tertiary care capabilities.
• North Memorial Health: Twin Cities-based health system with a network of primary care clinics; competes in the same regional market with similar community-clinic positioning.
• Park Nicollet Health Services: Minneapolis-St. Paul integrated health system with a large primary care physician network; comparable multi-specialty, community-based care model and patient demographic.
• Allina Health: Major Twin Cities integrated delivery system operating primary care clinics throughout the metro area, directly competing with Entira for family medicine patients and offering deeper specialty and hospital services.
• CentraCare: Large regional Minnesota health system with extensive primary care footprint and value-based-care expertise; relevant comparable on multi-site primary care delivery and population health management.

Regional players

• Blaine Medical Center / Fairview (regional primary care clinics): Suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul primary care clinics offering community-based family medicine comparable to Entira's neighborhood-clinic footprint, with overlap in target suburban patient demographics.
• Hudson Physicians: Independent, physician-owned multi-specialty group based in western Wisconsin serving the eastern Minneapolis-St. Paul suburban and exurban market; comparable independent primary care model in an adjacent geography.

Direct peers

• Voyage Healthcare: Independent, physician-owned multi-specialty primary care group in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area; closest direct comparable in ownership model, scale, and community-based service approach.
• Allied Pediatrics: Independent, physician-owned pediatric primary care group in the Twin Cities; partial overlap with Entira's pediatric service line under a similar independent-practice ownership model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/entira12
• Facebookfacebook.com/EntiraFamilyClinics
• Instagraminstagram.com/entirafamily

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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