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Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) is a nonprofit, community-owned health system based in Fergus Falls, MN, serving west central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Key points: - Independent, nonprofit enterprise with 2 hospitals, 10 clinics, cancer center, senior living, and other wellness services across 8 locations in communities including Fergus Falls, Ashby, Battle Lake, Barnesville, and more. - Offers general and specialized care, including primary care, surgical services (general surgery among them), cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, ENT, pediatrics, women's health, rehabilitation, and more. Provides virtual appointments and walk-in care. - About 1,100+ employees and 120+ physicians/advanced practice providers; founded 1906; headquartered in Fergus Falls. - Mission: “We partner to enrich life through health.” If you’re specifically seeking general surgery near Fergus Falls, LRH represents a local, community-focused option with surgical services accessible at their Fergus Falls facilities, plus broader specialty services close to home.

Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

712 Cascade St S, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, US

Phone

+18004396424

Email

info@lrhc.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • General surgery
  • Vascular
  • Orthopedic and joint replacement
  • Ear, nose, and throat
  • Endoscopy
  • Oral
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Obstetric and gynecological (including laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy and endometrial ablation)
  • Ophthalmological
  • Plastic and Reconstructive
  • Podiatric
  • Spine
  • Wound care

Team

  • Julianne Gutzmer, MD — General Surgery (surgeon)
  • Ryan Herold-Ordonez, MD — General Surgery (surgeon)
  • William Schertzing, MD — General Surgery (surgeon)
  • Marisa Christinia — GERD/Reflux Solutions
  • Jason Glynn, MD — Orthopedic and Joint Replacement
  • Chris Rott, DO — Orthopedic and Joint Replacement
  • Wesley Borowski, MD — OB/GYN
  • Steve Thom, MD — Ophthalmology
  • Chelsey Johnson, MD — Plastic & Reconstructive
  • Dr. Samantha Luer — Podiatry
  • S. Jared Broadway, MD — Spine

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • U.S. News & World Report: 4 out of 5 stars (overall hospital experience) (Not explicitly totaled, based on inpatient surveys)
  • Healthgrades: 81% of patients gave a 9 or 10 rating (Not explicitly totaled)

Patients praise

  • Highly rated physician communication and listening skills
  • Strong patient recommendation rates, often higher than national averages
  • Positive feedback regarding staff responsiveness and noise volume levels
  • Recognition for outstanding patient experience

Common complaints

  • Some patients rated room cleanliness lower than other aspects of care

"Phenomenal provider! Had time to explain and go over my test results. Wonderful bedside manner. Spends time and explains great!"

Healthgrades (review for a Lake Region Healthcare provider)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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