Girard Medical Center of Fort Scott
Family Medicine • Fort Scott, KS
About
Girard Medical Center is a nonprofit rural health system based in Girard, Kansas, with four U.S. locations including a Fort Scott clinic. It provides primary care, general surgery, specialty services (neurology, ophthalmology, rheumatology), hospitalist care, and patient resources. The center emphasizes affordable, quality care and community health in Southeast Kansas. Key details: - Headquarters: 302 N Hospital Dr, Girard, KS 66743 - Fort Scott clinic presence (recent hires and patient services noted) - Phone numbers: main lines include 620-724-6332 / 620-724-8291 - Services: primary care, specialty clinics, hospitalist services, general surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, rheumatology - Employees: about 57 (with growth) - Revenue: approximately $14.2 million - Website: girardmedicalcenter.com If you’re specifically looking for Fort Scott services, call the Fort Scott clinic for appointments and information.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
1624 S. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS
Phone
(620) 224-2627
info@filamentservices.org
Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm; Express Care Hours: Monday - Thursday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Services Offered
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FAQs
What are the Express Care hours?
Express Care Hours: Monday - Thursday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades: 80% patient recommendation rate (Multiple (based on aggregate surveys))
- Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS): 89% definitely recommend (47 completed surveys (HCAHPS))
Patients praise
- friendly and compassionate staff
- thorough explanations and attentive care
- good communication and listening skills
- high patient recommendation rates
Common complaints
- concerns regarding staff rudeness
- questions about clinical staffing (e.g. nurse practitioners vs. doctors)
- unverified allegations of billing issues
"Great medical office, wonderful and warm experience from start to finish. They are all friendly and ensure that I am properly informed about my health and care."
— LocalityBiz review"They truly care about you and they spend time with you. They never rush you. They are wonderful!!"
— Healthgrades reviewer for a provider at Girard Medical CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Freeman Health System Celebrates Formal Opening of Fort Scott Hospital — May 8, 2026
- Freeman Fort Scott Hospital brings back 24/7 emergency care | KSNF/KODE | FourStatesHomepage.com — May 7, 2026
- Freeman Fort Scott Hospital, Inc. Receives Medicare Certific... — Feb 28, 2026
- Girard Medical Center CEO retires - The Morning Sun — Aug 8, 2025
- Kansas hospital CEO retires, successor named - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis — Aug 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More family medicine clinics in Fort Scott
Summary for Fort Scott - Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas - The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center headquartered in Pittsburg, KS, serving more than 50,000 patients annually across 18 locations in Kansas and Oklahoma. - CHC/SEK provides comprehensive, affordable care regardless of insurance or ability to pay, including medical, behavioral health, dental care, addiction treatment, hospice, imaging, and laboratory services. - There are four CHC/SEK offices in or near Fort Scott area (based on the provided location list showing multiple Pittsburg and surrounding sites); the main HQ is at 3011 N Michigan St, Pittsburg, KS 66762. - Founded in 1997, CHC/SEK employs hundreds of staff and operates as a patient-owned, nonprofit organization focused on accessible, community-centered health care. If you’re specifically looking for Fort Scott services, contact the Fort Scott or nearby CHC/SEK locations for appointment availability and services offered (hours, dental, medical, or behavioral health). Main contact: information@chcsek.org or phone numbers listed on the site.
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