Altru Clinic | Crookston
Orthopaedics • Crookston, MN • Since 1997
About
Summary: Altru Health System is a nonprofit regional health system based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Founded in 1997, it serves over 230,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota, employing more than 3,200 health professionals and support staff. The system includes an acute care hospital, a specialty hospital, a Level II trauma center, and about 20 practice locations across eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. It operates four offices in the United States, with headquarters at 1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201. Contact: 701-780-5000; email contactus@altru.org.
Clinic Type
Orthopaedics
Address
400 S. Minnesota St., Crookston, MN 56716
Phone
218-281-9861
careers@altru.org
Opening Hours
Sunday Closed; Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday Closed
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Note: Walk-in appointments are not available.
The clinic doors open at 7:45 a.m. to accommodate 8 a.m. appointments. We begin to answer phones at 8:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. Please refer to MyChart for your appointment time.
Hours subject to change.
Please call 218.281.9100 for confirmation.
- Diabetes Center
- Family Medicine & Primary Care - Physical Therapy - Immunizations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 3.6 out of 5 stars (aggregate for broader Altru Health System) (486 (aggregate for broader Altru Health System))
Patients praise
- Appreciation for specific physicians and clinical care quality
- Successful outcomes for certain procedures
Common complaints
- Issues with appointment scheduling and administrative staff rudeness
- Complaints regarding medical diagnosis accuracy and treatment planning
- Dissatisfaction with responsiveness and communication timeliness
- Frustration regarding billing or perceived lack of helpfulness
"My son comes here for his care. His pediatrician Dr Peterson is awesome! All staff we have been in contact with have been very good with him"
— LocalityBiz user review"TWICE in one week they have messed up our appointments and scheduling, the front office staff are always rude..."
— LocalityBiz user review"If you are looking for excellent health care I HIGHLY recommend Altru Clinic & Hospital. Dr Girma Makonnen is the BEST!!!!! I was in extreme pain for over 4 weeks with a herniated disc... surgery was performed and I left the hospital walking upright the same day. My pain was completely gone"
— Birdeye user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Altru Hosts Free Breast Cancer Screening Events Across the Region | Altru Health System — Oct 13, 2025
- Altru Health System is offering free breast cancer screenings - KVRR Local News — Oct 13, 2025
- Altru Health System hosting free breast cancer screening events October 22 – KROX — Oct 15, 2025
- Altru Hosts Holiday Food Drives to Support Families in Need | Altru Health System — Nov 5, 2025
- Altru Hosts Holiday Food Drives for Families in Need | Devil's Lake Daily Journal — Nov 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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