Rivertown Medical Clinic – Mackinac Straits Health System
Surgery • Cheboygan, MI • Since 1954 • 1 (Rivertown Medical Clinic) locations
About
Summary: The page provides an overview of Mackinac Straits Health System (MSHS), a nonprofit hospital and healthcare provider based in St. Ignace, Michigan, founded in 1954. It operates as a medical practice with facilities in multiple locations and employs about 38 staff. Contact and basic details include the main address (1140 N State Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781), phone number (906-643-8585), and nonprofit status with ownership listed as private. The organization falls under hospitals/health care (SIC 80, 806; NAICS 62, 622). While the highlights reference multiple offices, the primary location tied to MSHS is St. Ignace, MI; no explicit connection to a “Rivertown Medical Clinic – Mackinac Straits Health System Cheboygan” is provided in the page content.
Clinic Type
Surgery
Address
920 South Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Phone
(231) 597-8192 for Dr. Leja or Dr. Buhr
bill%69ng@msh%6Fsp.org
Opening Hours
5:00am–8:30am? (provided times show multiple, but exact daily hours are not clearly stated)
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours for Rivertown Medical Clinic?
Monday 8:30 am – 4:00pm; Tuesday 8:30am – 5:00pm; Wednesday 8:30am – 5:00pm; Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm; Friday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vitals.com: 4.7/5 stars (for individual provider Dr. Loretta Leja) (11 ratings for specific provider; limited aggregate data for the clinic itself)
Patients praise
- kind and caring staff
- thorough and attentive care
- effective communication from providers
- efficient organizational processes at the broader health system level
Common complaints
- none identified in aggregate, though some reviews are aged
"Sara Brown is truly one of the most kind, thorough and caring providers I’ve ever had. She listens without judgement and works with you every step of the way. She truly truly cares for her patients !"
— LocalityBiz user review"Awesome place! Great staff. Down to earth people. Fun environment. They will take their time to help you in any way. Highly recommend!!!"
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Mackinac Straits Health System's Post - LinkedIn — Sep 11, 2025
- [PDF] UPHP Medicaid Provider and Pharmacy Directory — Feb 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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