General Surgery | Lander & Riverton, WY - SageWest Health Care
General Surgery • Douglas, WY • Since 1970
About
Summary: SageWest Health Care (Lander, WY) offers general surgical services through its SageWest Health Care system, including a general surgeon (Dr. Ben Roose) based at the Lander campus. The facility is a privately held hospital system serving Lander and Riverton, with multiple locations (Lander HQ and Riverton offices). Services cover a broad range of hospital care, and the system emphasizes surgical, emergency, and family health services. Key points: - General surgeon: Dr. Ben Roose at SageWest Health Care - Location: Lander, WY (HQ) with Riverton, WY offices - Network: SageWest Health Care (4 offices across the region) - Services context: general surgery within a broader hospital/healthcare offering (emergency, mother & baby, outpatient, therapy, imaging, lab, primary care) If you’re specifically seeking general surgery in Lander or Riverton, SageWest Health Care lists a general surgeon and is the local provider within their hospital network. For appointment details or exact procedures offered, contact SageWest Health Care directly.
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
Wind River Clinic - Lander, 150 Chase Drive, Lander, WY 82520; Wind River Clinic - Riverton, 1005 College View Drive, Riverton, WY 82501
Phone
307-206-1440 (Wind River Clinic - Lander) / 307-857-3488 (Wind River Clinic - Riverton)
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services does SageWest General Surgery offer?
General surgery with minimally invasive options, diagnosis, surgery, recovery, and follow-up care by a team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses.
What services are offered by the General Surgery department?
Compassion and skill are at the heart of our General Surgery department. Our team coordinates care from diagnosis and surgery to recovery and follow-up, using the latest technology and minimally invasive procedures when possible.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- SageWest Health Care Provider Website: 4.8/5 (23 ratings) (23)
- TrustReviewers.com: 3.7/5 (7)
- Vivian Health (Riverton): 3.2/5 (9)
- Vivian Health (Lander): 3.9/5 (11)
- Google Ratings (via various aggregators): 3.0/5 to 3.1/5 (~81-85)
- Hospital Overall Rating (HCAHPS related): 1/5 (N/A)
Patients praise
- high ratings for specific general surgeons such as Dr. Benjamin Roose and Dr. Claude Minor
- some patients report staff as kind, uplifting, and helpful during procedures like C-sections or kidney stone treatment
- many patients appreciate clear, understandable communication from physicians
- positive feedback regarding physician bedside manner
Common complaints
- reports of staff being rude or uncaring
- low HCAHPS patient experience survey scores
- concerns regarding discharge communication and recovery information
- lower hospital overall ratings compared to some benchmarks
"He listened to me... He took his time with me and explained to me in terms I understood. He has very good bedside manners."
— Patient review for Dr. Benjamin Roose (General Surgeon)"Had my baby boy there. My girlfriend had to get a C-section and the staff was very kind, uplifting and overall very helpful throughout the entire procedure."
— Patient review for SageWest Lander"This hospital used to be the best around. Now that sagewest took over the staff is rude and un caring."
— Patient review for SageWest LanderSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- As Rural Hospitals Close Across America, Riverton’s Building A New $57 Million One | Cowboy State Daily — Sep 8, 2025
- Savannah Tracy Named SageWest July Employee of the Month - Lander Chamber of Commerce — Oct 3, 2025
- Wyoming system names CEO — Jan 6, 2026
- SageWest CEO John Whiteside Named to Becker’s 2025 List of Top Community Hospital Leaders — Only Wyoming CEO Recognized - Lander Chamber of Commerce — Aug 23, 2025
- New SageWest CEO aims to expand local service | News | rivertonranger.com — May 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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