Northeast Clinic

North Memorial Clinic - Northeast Physicians

North Memorial Health Plaza
1229 Second Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 379-1119
Se habla espanol. Spanish-speaking doctor available.

Welcome

From our entire staff, welcome to North Memorial Clinic - Northeast Family Physicians. We have been your neighbors for more than 50 years, and have enjoyed every minute of it. During that time, we've seen your lives become busier and more complex. So we have made every effort to offer complete medical care for you in a place that is convenient for you - right in your neighborhood. It's also why we've installed an electronic medical record system, a tool that helps us customize a preventive care schedule for you. With this system, we can help remind you when it's time for your physical or your child's next immunization. These are just a few ways we've changed how we approach caring for you as your life has changed

Our approach to your care

From the moment you enter North Memorial Clinic in in Northeast Minneapolis, you will see and feel that "something special" that makes North Memorial unique. It happens as a result of our constant effort to make our vision a reality - to deliver compassionate, remarkable care. We hope it makes you feel like a unique individual - one who has been understood, treated as a true care partner, and cared for with dignity and respect.

Services offered

  • Preventive care
  • Newborn, pediatric and adolescent medicine
  • Gynecology
  • Adult and Geriatric medicine
  • Accute Illness
  • General, athletic and camp physicals
  • Laboratory tests and diagnostic x-rays
  • Allergy shots
  • Minor Surgeries
  • Worker's Compensation
  • Obstetrics

Appointment scheduling

To schedule an appointment, please call (612) 379-1119

Clinic hours

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

After hours care

If you need to speak to a physician after clinic hours, please call (612) 379-1119. Our phones are answered at all times, and you will be referred to the on-call physician. In case of an emergency, call 911.

Insurance assistance

North Memorial Clinic accepts most major health care insurance plans, and we will file your insurance claims for you. Just bring your insurance card each time you visit. For more information, please call (612) 379-1119.

Clinic Manager

Please contact Leah Martodam, clinic manager, at (612) 379-1119 with any questions or concerns

Our Doctors

 

Joseph Gasik, MD

Joseph Gasik, MD graduated from St. Thomas University and received his medical degree from Marquette University School of Medicine in Milwaukee. He completed an internship at St. Mary's Hospital in Minneapolis. Dr. Gasik is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice. His professional memberships include the Minnesota Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and the Hennepin County Medical Society.
 

Michael Pinchback, MD

Dr. Michael Pinchback was born outside of Memphis and grew up in eastern Arkansas. A graduate of the University of Arkansas school of Medical Sciences, he moved to Minnesota to do his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. His special interests are in adolescent medicine, sports medicine, geriatrics, and preventive medicine. He is a volunteer at the Teen Annex, a low cost clinic for 12-25 year olds in Robbinsdale,
 

Emily Benzie, MD

Emily Benzie, MD, grew up in St. Paul, graduated from Northwestern University, and then came back to Minneapolis to study medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Benzie completed her family medicine residency training through the University of Minnesota/North Memorial program. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Benzie's special interests include women 's health, obstetrics, office procedures, and caring for Spanish speaking patients. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, taking walks, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends. Se habla español.
La Dra. Emily Benzie creció en St. Paul, se graduó por la Universidad de Northwestern, y entonces volvió a Minneapolis para estudiar medicina en la Universidad de Minnesota. La Dra. Benzie realizó la residencia en medicina familiar por el programa de la Universidad de Minnesota/North Memorial. Ella es parte de la Academia Estadounidense de Médicos de Familia y la Academia de Médicos de Familia de Minnesota. Sus intereses especiales incluyen la salud de las mujeres, la obstetricia, procedimientos de oficio y el cuidado de pacientes Latinos. En su tiempo libre, a la Dra. Benzie le gusta viajar, dar paseos, y pasar tiempo con su esposo, su familia, y sus amigos. Se habla español.
 

Alexie Leitner, P.A.

Alexie (Lexie) Leitner has a degree in biology from Winona State University. She received her Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Augsburg College in Minneapolis and is nationally certified. Her interests include women's health, mental health, and preventative medicine.
She is a member of the American Association of Physician Assistants and the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants.
In her spare time she enjoys outdoor activities, especially running. She also enjoys reading, movies and spending time with friends and family.
 

Mark Zelent, DPM

As a doctor of podiatric medicine, Mark Zelent specializes in diseases and disorders of the foot and ankle, as well as treatment of the diabetic foot.
Originally from the Chicago area, he completed his undergraduate and doctorate degrees in Illinois. Dr. Zelent completed his internship at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis and his residency in podiatry surgery at Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, where he was chief resident, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007.
He is an associate member of - The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine, and the American Professional Wound Care Association.
Dr. Zelent has been an author of numerous publications and is currently a manuscript reviewer for both the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Dr. Zelent is married and enjoys cooking and home improvement projects.
He is available for referral appointments at several North Memorial Clinics, including St. Anthony and Plymouth.