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Summary: Essentia Health is a nonprofit integrated health system serving Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, with roots in Duluth, MN. It operates across hospitals, clinics, long-term and assisted living facilities, pharmacies, and a research institute, guided by values including Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization has about 15,000+ employees, 2,200+ physicians and advanced practitioners, and a broad network of locations, including clinics in Minnesota and North Dakota. For general surgery specifically at International Falls Clinic or Fergus Falls locations, you would likely find surgical services or referrals through Essentia Health’s system, which includes multiple clinics and hospitals in Minnesota (e.g., Duluth area, Brainerd, Fargo, Virginia, etc.). If you need precise surgeons, facility details, or appointment options for General Surgery at International Falls or Fergus Falls, I recommend checking the Essentia Health website’s locations and services pages or calling their intake lines.

Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

2501 Keenan Dr, International Falls, Minnesota 56649

Phone

Phone Number:

Email

Purchasing@EssentiaHealth.org

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5 pm

Services Offered

  • General Surgery
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Wound Care

Team

  • Ryan Watson, General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery — MD
  • Jenna Altobelli, General Surgery, Wound Care — APRN, CNP
  • Jennifer Jacobson, General Surgery, Wound Care — APRN, CNP

Insurance & Payment

Billing information available via Patients & Visitors > Billing

Languages Spoken

FAQs

What are the general surgery clinic hours?

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5 pm. Call for holiday hours.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Healthgrades: 5.0/5.0 stars (for individual provider) (5 reviews)
  • Essentia Health internal site: 4.9/5.0 stars (for individual provider) (97 reviews)
  • Essentia Health internal site: 4.9/5.0 stars (for individual provider) (69 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (for Essentia Health-Duluth): 78% recommend hospital (Multiple surveys)

Patients praise

  • Professional and knowledgeable care providers
  • High patient recommendation rates for hospital services
  • Clear communication regarding medical procedures
  • Personable and attentive staff members

"I received very good care and I felt confident in her answers to my questions She is very personable and easy to talk to about my problem"

Healthgrades user review

"My only complaint is that I have not gotten any follow answers like she said she would have for me."

Healthgrades user review

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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